The impacts of birth-related trauma are far-reaching but yet, not prioritised/discussed in clinical or social settings. The ABTA reveals ongoing birth pain across 50% of respondents, and 85% reporting subsequent mental health impacts. Specifically, there's a genuine need in an epidemic of body dissatisfaction, as over 50% of mothers report somewhat to extreme unhappiness with postpartum bodies. I'm proposing to make a wearable compression device (girdle, belly band etc.) that may also combine other aspects of nursing products/undergarments, and uplifts body confidence. I’m searching for specialist advice or suggestions on how to achieve my pursuit of a medical-grade end product.

Laser cutting and 3D printing files accessible to Australian schools to create laptop stands for all students and improve their posture!With the rise of BYOD programs in most Australian schools, students can spend 6 hours a day on their devices. Imagine the strain that places on their back and posture! I will be creating a solely 3D printable and laser cuttable laptop stand design, which can easily be made at their school, to improve their posture when working in the classroom. It will be a breathable design and adjustable in angle and height, ergonomically made to fit each user!

A multifunctional office desk that ensures a universal design solution that can be utilized in many environments such as schools, homes, libraries, receptions, offices and many more.  Additionally, my MDP will have a range of attachments and features that can be customized to the need of the user, attached to the desk securely through a universal joining system. Features such as water bottle holders, flower pots, filing units, pencil holders, cork/whiteboards, raised laptop stands, light fixtures, chagrin ports and many more. They will serve multiple additional functions and be fully customisable to reduce excess space of improving efficiency.

It sounds like an oxymoron, water-repellent swimwear! But can you imagine how convenient it would be to own a pair?In Australia, 200 million beach visits are made averaging 2.3 hours each visit. Yet, individuals are unaware that spending several hours in wet swimwear provides a perfect climate for fungus-growth and infections along with the susceptibility of mould-growth in bags. Throughout my MDP, I aim to create a range of waterproof swimwear to combat the inconvenience and underlying health issues associated with wearing wet swimsuits. Do you have any advice regarding safe hydrophobic materials/sprays that are suitable for swimwear?

An estimated 236, 000 people drown every year! I have identified a gap in the market for a water rescue device for emergency services to use without entering the water, to prevent drownings. Through my primary research, I have discovered that emergency services have been present and aren’t of significant assistance due to their lack of equipment, resulting in numerous drownings. I am asking for assistance from industry specialists who can help with launching my rescue device into the water with accuracy from land. My ultimate goal is to establish this product on the market, any support would be appreciated. 

My aim for this project is to design and construct an efficient and organized product that helps individuals and families store their supplements, medications and minerals in one spot reducing mess and ensuring that they don't lose their supplements. The majority of problems when it comes to storing supplements is the clutter and mess made. Some people need to store their medication in a secure space and some need to keep them in a spot where they will remember to take them. This product will have multiple compartments that can hold both pills and powdered-form supplements.