2017 Human Rights Photography
The 2017 Human Rights Photography competition is open to children and adults around the country, with a $800 camera prize up for grabs for the most outstanding image! This photo competition by the Australian Human Rights Commission explores the broad theme of ‘Home’, and they will showcase a selection of the best photos.
The theme is inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt’s famous quote: “Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home…”
About the competition
- There will be two categories for entries: Under 18 and 18 & over.
- Overall winners will receive their prizes at the 2017 Human Rights Awards on December 8 in Sydney. A selection of photos from the Competition will also be on display.
- Prizes for category winners are Olympus OM-D Mark II camera kits, valued at over $800 and two runners up in each category will receive a $100 voucher from Momento Photo Books.
- The competition will close on 30 September 2017.
If you have a query about the competition, please email photocomp@humanrights.gov.au
Mount Helena Whim Festival Exhibition
Mount Helena Whim Festival is on again this year (at Pioneer Park in Mount Helena between 9:00am and 4:00pm on Sunday 29 October 2017) and is inviting students to enter the Photographic Competition. The theme is “My Family and Other Animals” with prizes to be won!
| Primary School | Secondary School | Open Entry |
| First Prize $50 Viewer’s Choice $50 Commendation $25 |
First Prize $50 Viewer’s Choice $50 Commendation $25 |
First Prize $50 Viewer’s Choice $50 Commendation $25 |
Entry is free to all student and applications close on 13 October, 5:00pm.
Click here to download the application form.
Your Health Link – National Photographic Competition
Primary and high school students are encouraged to grab their trusty camera, mobile phones or tablet to capture images that promote ‘Healthy Life, Healthy You’ for a change to win a range of great prizes. The competition closes 8 October 2017 with $45,000 in prizes to be won!
Visit Your Health Link Photo Competition for more details on the competition and how to participate.