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Youth power! Up for a challenge?

Making policies is not just for adults. Young people have brilliant ideas too! Read about why governments make policies in our latest Double Helix magazine issue 66. Then, tell us your ideas on a STEM issue that you’re passionate about, such as climate change or STEM education. 

In 150 words or fewer, tell us what the issue is and what you think the best solution is. Remember to back it up with evidence, because you’re a young scientist! The writers of the 3 most thoughtful solutions will each win a CSIRO drink bottle, receive a letter from Minister for Youth, and be published in Double Helix magazine.

Kids standing around seated woman who is on a laptop. Model windmill in the foreground. 

How to enter

To be in the running to win one of these fantastic prizes, photograph your entry and email it to helixassist@csiro.au by by 14 October 2023. Include your name, age, address and Double Helix subscriber number*. Get a parent’s permission, and ask them to sign each entry. The best entries in each competition will win.

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Terms and conditions of entry

  1. To be valid, all entries must include name, address, age of entrant and Double Helix subscriber number.
  2. Entering the competition assigns copyright to CSIRO.
  3. Entries will be judged on creative merit, not by chance.
  4. Age will be taken into consideration when judging.
  5. All decisions on competitions are final and will not be discussed further.
  6. Winners will be notified by mail and the names of competition winners only will be published three issues later.
  7. CSIRO shall not be liable for any damage or loss suffered in connection with any of the prizes.
  8. Any change in value of the prize between the publishing date and the delivery date is not the responsibility of CSIRO.
  9. In the case that prizes become unavailable after the publishing date, CSIRO will send an alternative prize.
  10. The closing date for this issue's entries is 14 October 2023.
  11. Competition entries must be the entrant's own work.
  12. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure copyright of their entry is not assigned elsewhere.
  13. Winners should allow six weeks for prize delivery.

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