It's all about youth - #isocreate inspires dozens

Ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness are in high supply among the youth of Isaac, as 176 participants got involved in the #isocreate competition celebrating Queensland Youth Week, 1-9 April.

Participants had #isocreate kits delivered contactless to their door, filled with 15 different items to develop a product, make an invention, create artwork, design a display, build a costume, make a game or anything they could imagine, with items sourced from local Isaac businesses.

Isaac Regional Council CEO Gary Stevenson PSM said the response was phenomenal, showcasing the resilient and creative nature of the youth across the Isaac region during these trying times.

“We had an unprecedented number of youth registering for their #isocreate kits, and what they created has blown me away,” Mr Stevenson said.

“From model aeroplanes and artwork to board games and everything in between, we can rest assured we have a great generation of inventors and creators coming up through the ranks.”

“Congratulations to everyone who submitted their work – electronically – and participated in #isocreate. Times might be tough, but our youth are resilient and worth celebrating.

“And a big congratulations to our winner and runners up.”

The winning projects can be viewed on Council’s website here isaac.qld.gov.au/community/youth-week.

First Place

Ana-Lucia Reyes, 13, Moranbah

“Classic dragline”

First Runner-Up

Laure-Lee Deaves, 13, Dysart

“Windmill”

Second Runner-Up

Angela Chan, 14, Clermont

“Elastic band power boat”

Encouragement Award

Lucy Nicholous, 17, Moranbah

“Tough exterior of a teen”

The best creation won an iPad to get them through the isolation period ahead with two runners up receiving gift cards to the value of $200.

The theme for Queensland Youth Week 2020 is ‘Yeah the youth!’ – a celebration of who our young people are and what they offer to our great state.

Call Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au for more information.

Published: 22nd April 2020