July 31, 2017
The 20th annual ABC Radio Heywire competition is now open, calling on people aged 16-22 to share a story about life in regional Australia for the chance to win a spot at the Heywire Regional Youth Summit in Canberra.
Entrants are asked to tell the nation about an aspect of life from their part of Australia, in any format including writing, video, photos or audio.
Forty winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Heywire Summit.
The South Burnett has produced a Heywire winner in recent years … Kirsten Butters, from Maidenwell, was a winner in 2015 with a series of photographs depicting the music scene in regional Australia.
ABC Regional Director Fiona Reynolds said the Heywire competition provided a unique opportunity for young people to make a difference.
Heywire provides an opportunity for young Australians in regional areas to express their opinions on radio, on the internet and to politicians.
“Heywire is a powerful way for young people to be heard across the nation, through the ABC and in Canberra,” she said.
“It’s also an unparalleled opportunity for them to drive lasting change in their communities.”
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said regional communities underpinned Australia’s national identity and way of life.
“Most Australians know that to be true, but not the reasons why. If you’re young and from the bush, you can change all that,” he said.
“Get involved in Heywire. Tell your story. It matters. And it’s one we can all be proud of.”
Enter your story via the Heywire website
Entries close on September 16, 2017.
