Youth Voices on Screen: Your Story. 60 Seconds. Big Impact.
Got something to say about brain health? To celebrate Brain Awareness Week, the Neurological Council is inviting young people aged 12–25 to create a short 60-second video that shares what it’s really like to live with a neurological condition — or care for someone who does. Real stories. Real impact. No fancy equipment needed.
This project is part of Brain Awareness Week and is proudly sponsored by IBRO and the Dana Foundation. Submissions open 5 March 2026 and close 17 April, 2026.
About the project
Youth Voices on Screen is a short‑video showcase designed to amplify the voices of young people with lived experience of neurological conditions.
Through creative storytelling, participants can help increase understanding of the brain, challenge stigma, and show how neurological conditions shape identity, learning, relationships and everyday life.
Selected films will be:
- shared across the Neurological Council of WA’s social media channels
- shared with community and sector stakeholders
- celebrated at an April 2026 NeuroKids Youth Week event in Bunbury
Films do not need to be professionally made — authentic stories matter most.
What can your video be about?
Your up to 60 second video might explore one or more of the following themes:
- Life with a neurological condition
- Brain health and resilience
- Identity, learning and relationships
- Challenging stigma and misconceptions
Your story can help increase understanding of brain health across our community.
Who can take part?
You can submit a video if you are:
- aged 12–25, and
- living with a neurological condition, or
a young person with lived experience of caring for someone with a neurological condition
If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent on the Video Submission Form.
Parents or carers are welcome to assist with filming or submission.
Video guidelines
- Length: up to 60 seconds
- Format: Video - MP4 or MOV preferred
- Filmed on: phone/tablet/camera — all welcome
- Orientation: vertical or landscape (either is fine)
- Accessibility tip: captions/subtitles encouraged
- One video per participant
How to submit
- Make your video (up to 60 seconds)
- Upload your details and video via the Submit Your Entry button (remember, if you are under 18 you will need your parent or guardian to provide consent on the entry submission form).
Submissions close April 17, 2026.