Last updated: March 2025  |  By registering, you agree to these terms.

Who Can Participate

• Open to students enrolled in Australian schools, Kindergarten to Year 12
• Participants under 18 require parent/guardian consent
• Each participant may enter one track per competition year
• School groups must be registered and managed by a school staff member

Fees and Payment

• Individual entry: $30 AUD (Early bird $25 before Sep 30)
• School group: $15/student (Early bird $12 before Sep 30)
• Fees are non-refundable except as stated in our Refund Policy
• Payment must be completed to confirm registration

Project Submission Rules

• All submitted work must be original, created by the entering student(s)
• Projects must relate to the annual theme (2025: Natural Disasters)
• AI tools may be used as aids but not as the primary creator
• Submissions must include: project files + short video (max 3 min)
• Late submissions will not be accepted
• RCC reserves the right to disqualify entries that violate these terms

Ownership of Work

Students retain ownership of their submitted projects. By entering, you grant RCC a non-exclusive licence to display and promote your project for educational and competition purposes, with attribution.

Certificates, Medals & Trophies

Physical awards are delivered to your school address by default. Individual delivery is available upon request but may incur additional postage costs. RCC is not responsible for items lost or delayed in transit.