North Coast students set to change the world in Game Changer Challenge

Young Visionaries Ready to Make a Difference in the Game Changer Challenge

From November 7th to 9th, 2023, students from three public schools on the North Coast are gearing up to compete in the fnal round of the acclaimed Game Changer Challenge, taking place in Parramatta. Out of 400 teams that submitted their ideas this year, 24 grand fnalists were selected to participate in this prestigious event.

The “Change Gamers” from Alstonville Public School, one of the fnalist teams, have embraced a design thinking methodology to tackle a real-world, complex issue. Their mission is to devise an innovative solution that will bring about lasting change in the world. Their project involves harnessing the potential of bamboo to create affordable housing options for low-income communities.

The “Perky Palm Trees” from Bangalow Public School have conceived the “Haulable Home Hub” concept, a community of portable houses equipped with support resources for those in need. On the other hand, the “Radical Repellers” from Leeville Public School are working on a project involving mosquito repellent clothing.

The Game Changer Challenge, championed by Secretary Murat Dizdar, empowers young minds to address contemporary and future real-world challenges. Over the last six years, students of all ages have leveraged their classroom education to transform ideas into innovative, practical solutions.

This year’s Game

Changer Challenge was inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9, which focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. The event will culminate in the Game Changer Challenge Ideas Expo on November 9th, where teams will present their solutions and prototypes to judges and industry partners, who will provide valuable feedback.

A virtual expo will be made available on the Game Changer Challenge website, offering visitors the

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opportunity to virtually explore the Ideas Expo, view team ideas and prototypes, and gain insights into the innovative projects. The winners will be announced by Secretary Murat Dizdar at 12.30pm.

This year’s Game Changer Challenge is made possible through the support of several esteemed partners, including Winc., Rothfeld, ABC Education, Adobe, AM Visuals, Amazon Web Services, ARUP, Become Education, Canva, Education Perfect, Engineering Ingenuity, EY, Food Ladder, HP, Macquarie, Makedo, Mott MacDonald, Powerhouse, Terracycle, Think Different Anyday, TOMRA Cleanaway, The University of NSW, Uprising Designers, Woolworths, and Young Change Agents.

Visit the Game Changer Challenge website for more informationhttps://education.nsw. gov.au/public-schools/ game-changerchallenge