Learn 2 Lead
Tennis Australia’s Learn 2 Lead youth leadership program aims to equip young women aged 14-18 with leadership skills and confidence to lead change in their local tennis communities.
Objectives
- Equip young women in tennis with life and leadership skills to build their self confidence
- Embed youth voices in local tennis communities
- Engage more young women in leadership opportunities within tennis
- Ensure the program is truly inclusive – particularly culturally, socio-economically and geographically
Target Audience
Young women aged 14-18 who want to:
- Build life and leadership skills
- Feel confident and unlock you own power to step into leadership positions at your club
- Increase youth voices and gender equality in local tennis communities
- Connect with like-minded young people
We are particularly keen to receive applications from young people from regional areas and young people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQ+ and living with disability.
Delivery
- Learn 2 Lead is an 8-week youth leadership program which includes a mix of online and face to face experiences.
- Up to 12 young people in your state/territory aged 14-18 years will be accepted into the program.
- You’ll be supported by program facilitators, two two learning journey check- ins, an online platform with resources and a supportive community of like-minded young people!
Cost
- This program is valued at $2,000 and is fully subsided by an Australian Sports Commission federal government grant. The participant will not incur any cost.
- Regional travel subsidies are available.
Eligibility Criteria
- Are aged between 14-18 at time of application
- Identify as a young woman
- Are currently involved in your local Tennis Australia affiliated venue/club
- Have a nomination from your club president, coach, supervisor or committee member
Interested?
Please contact your local Women & Girls Lead for information on when the program is available in your state.
| State/Territory | Women & Girls Lead |
| Australian Capital Territory | Brittany Hughes ([email protected]) |
| Queensland | Toni Cooke ([email protected]) |
| New South Wales | Casey Dellacqua ([email protected]) |
| Victoria | Fairlie Lamond ([email protected]) |
| Western Australia | Tamieka Whitefield ([email protected]) |
| South Australia | Katelyn Pope ([email protected]) |
| Northern Territory | Emily Carroll ([email protected]) |
| Tasmania | Nikki Goddard ([email protected]) |
The Learn 2 Lead program is proudly supported by an Australian Sports Commission federal government grant.
