Opti-MINDS

04/10/2026

🚨 WE NEED YOU! 🚨

Could you be one of our fabulous Opti-MINDS State Finals judges? 🧠🏆

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers ready to:
✨ Encourage young minds
💡 Celebrate creative thinking
🤝 Support teamwork
🎉 Be part of an inspiring day!

Your time can help make the State Finals a brilliant experience for our teams. We need your time on Saturday 17 October, at the University of Queensland, ST Lucia Campus.

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Ready to join the judging team? We’d love to hear from you!










The University of Queensland

03/10/2026

🌟 14 Days to Go! 🌟

Only 2 weeks until the Opti-MINDS State Finals and the 20/20 Opti-VISION "Voice of Youth" Ideas Forum! 🚀💡🌏

It's time to turn great ideas into compelling presentations:
✅ Have you chosen the idea your team wants to champion?
✅ Can you clearly explain the problem and your solution?
✅ Is your elevator pitch ready?
✅ Can every team member confidently deliver the pitch?
✅ Are you ready to answer questions and inspire your audience?

Remember, the most powerful ideas are those that are clearly communicated and passionately shared. 🎤✨

Keep refining, keep practising, and keep believing in your vision for a better future. We can't wait to hear your ideas! 🌟👏

Keep refining, keep practising, and keep believing in your vision for a better future. We can't wait to hear your ideas! 🌏💡











The University of Queensland

02/10/2026

🧠✨ CALLING ALL AMAZING VOLUNTEERS! ✨🧠

The Opti-MINDS State Finals are coming up, and we’re looking for enthusiastic people to join us as volunteer judges on Saturday 17th October, 2026! 🙌

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a day filled with creativity, teamwork, problem-solving and some seriously clever thinking! 💡

No need to be an Opti-MINDS expert. If you enjoy encouraging young people and celebrating their ideas, we’d love to have you involved. 💙

🏆 Volunteer as a judge and help make the State Finals an unforgettable experience for our incredible participants!

👉 Interested? Go to www.opti-minds.com and click on 'Volunteer'.
Breakfast or lunch provided (or both).

Come for the judging. Stay for the creativity, energy and inspiration! 🌟










The University of Queensland

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

✨ Big Ideas. Bold Voices. Bright Futures. ✨

🚀 The Opti-MINDS State Finals are fast approaching!!!

📅 Saturday 17 October Participants will complete a 3-hour Challenge and present their responses that afternoon to other teams in their Challenge category. 🎭🔬

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents and supporters are welcome to attend the Team Presentations from 1:00pm onwards. Room locations will be posted soon.

📅 Sunday 18 October Participants will share their vision for the future at the 20/20 Opti-VISION "Voice of Youth" Ideas Forum 🌏💡

🎤 Teams will pitch their ideas and explain how they plan to ACT to bring those ideas to life and make a positive difference in the world. 🌱✨

🙌 Parents and supporters are welcome to attend the Ideas Forum from 10:00am.

🌟 The Ideas Forum showcases the passion, creativity, and innovation that make the Opti-MINDS community so special. Join us in celebrating these inspiring young thinkers and future changemakers! 🎉👏











The University of Queensland

29/09/2026

📣 Calling all STEM professionals, educators, and industry leaders!

Be part of the excitement at the Opti-MINDS State Finals this October at The University of Queensland and help inspire Queensland's next generation of innovators. Volunteer as a judge and celebrate the creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills of our talented students.

✨ Join us and make a difference!

28/09/2026

🌟 Want to help shape the future?

We're looking for volunteer judges for the Opti-MINDS State Finals this October at the . Support talented young problem-solvers and experience the incredible innovation on display.

Register your interest today!

26/09/2026

🌟 Want to help shape the future?

We're looking for volunteer judges for the Opti-MINDS State Finals this October at The University of Queensland. Support talented young problem-solvers and experience the incredible innovation on display.

Register your interest today!

25/09/2026

🌟 3 Weeks to Go! 🌟

The countdown to the Opti-MINDS State Finals is on... just 3 weeks to go! 🚀💡

Did you know?
✅ Long Term Challenge = 400 points
✅ Spontaneous Challenge = 200 points
✅ Opti-VISION 'Youth Forum' = 4 x $500 donations to support bringing your idea to life!

Now is the perfect time to refine your team's strategy, practise your teamwork, and prepare for an exciting weekend of creativity, innovation, and problem-solving! 🧠🎨⚡

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents, supporters, and schools are welcome to attend the Team Presentations following the Challenge on Saturday. Presentation rooms will be announced soon.

🌏🎤 On Sunday, teams will share their vision for the future at the 20/20 Opti-VISION "Voice of Youth" Ideas Forum, which is open to all attendees. Come along and be inspired by the bold ideas and passionate voices of our young innovators.

🏆 The weekend concludes with the Closing Ceremony at 2:00pm on Sunday 18 October in the Advanced Engineering Building. Concluding by 3:00pm.

💙✨We can't wait to celebrate another incredible State Finals with you all! 🌟👏










The University of Queensland