ABBIE PAINE

“I am a 16-year-old trying to stand up for the rights and treatment of youth, and advocate for change in the education system, youth mental health support, and the way we are looked at and treated. I am a new voice for all the teenagers who are stuck.”

– See the APS Queensland Finalists compete for the crown of APS ‘26 Queensland State Final Champion at the 2026 Queensland APS Final on 17 October at Queensland Multicultural Centre.