GoSHackathon Secondary participants presenting their projects

OUR VISION

OUR OBJECTIVES

We harness disruption to build inclusive environments where creative talent and diverse minds thrive.

OUR MISSION

To highlight the power of thinking differently for an innovative & inclusive future

Equip participants to celebrate & leverage their uniques skills

Provide an evidence-based platform, beyond the classroom, for diverse ideas to evolve

Increase scope of industry and leadership to collaborate and connect with youth

OUR PILLARS

DISRUPTION

FOR GOOD

We harness disruption as a force to drive positive change

INCLUSION

IS OUR CORNERSTONE

Inclusion underpins everything we design, deliver and stand by

DIVERSITY

DRIVES INNOVATION

We unlock diverse minds and showcase the power of diverse innovation

EQUITY

FOR FUTURE PATHWAYS

Our model spotlights accessible, future-focussed pathways for all minds & locations

Governance

Disruptive Force Ltd is a not for profit organisation operating under the governance of a charitable constitution. Our professional board of directors are responsible for the delivery of GoSH.

ACN: 685 316 447

Meet the Board

GoSH secondary Students working together on their GoSHcakathon presentations

Innovation for
every-bot

GoSH believes that diversity fuels innovation, and we’re committed to creating a space where everyone can learn, collaborate, and thrive. Because the future of tech belongs to everyone!

Learn more about the GoSH commitment to inclusion.

Inclusion at GoSH

Meet Wongy

GoSH Founder & Chief Disruptor

Michelle Wong (or as we all know her - Wongy) is the Chair of Disruptive Force Ltd. and founder of GoSHackathon. Her research publications focus on strength-based education, psychology and motivation for autistic youth.

Wongy has published global frameworks and built platforms that amplify voices of underrepresented community members. She is a recognised leader in participation and inclusion, with her work reflecting a lifelong commitment to creating meaningful change for equitable futures.

GoSH Patrons

Professor Lyn Beazley

AO FAA FTSE FACE CIE

Former WA Chief Scientist and Western Australian of the Year, renowned neuroscientist and passionate advocate of STEM.

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Professor Tele Tan

Director AASQA, Curtin Deputy Head of School of Electrical Engineering & Mathematical Sciences (EECMS)

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About

GoSH is WA’s largest tech-innovation experience for regional young people.

Over two days, GoSH celebrates diversity as a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship, unearthing talent and increasing awareness and access to future pathways for regional young people.

Day 1 The GoSHowcase - Friday

Day One is a major, youth-led event featuring industry experts, emerging technologies, hands-on innovation activities and stories of disruptive innovation. The GoSHowcase raises aspirations of regional young people and educators, increasing awareness of regionally-relevant future pathways via innovation.

Day 2 The GoSHackathon - Saturday

The GoSHackathon is a free, out of school competition for regional young people. Participants register their own mixed-age teams with no prior work necessary. The GoSHackathon is a customised delivery model that empowers different thinking as a catalyst for innovative solutions beyond the constructs of the curriculum. All resources are provided along with some epic prizes.