The South East Asia Pacific competition is open to girls who are aged 12 to 19.  The Queensland heat of this competition is open to girls who may enter as an individual or schools may send a maximum of two competitors per category to the Soroptimist Qld Heat. Nominations and age group category is to be received by the deadline of 10th of October 2025. 

Girls must nominate for either of the following two categories (dependent on age), the topic is based on the category.

Category 1 - 12 years -15 years. [Three (3) minute talk]. 

Topic: Small Actions, Big Difference: How I can make the world a better place

Category 2 - 16 years - 19 years. [Four (4) minute talk]. 

Topic: How can young people shape cities that are inclusive, green and resilient?

Final will be held on the 21st of October.   For more information and to nominate for the competition visit  Website information