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 Victoria affiliated venue/club
• Have a nomination from your club president, coach, supervisor or committee member

Interested?

The 2025 program commences Saturday 1 March. Registrations are now open for our 2025 program – click here to reserve your spot. Registration closes 11:30 PM Tuesday 28 January 2025.

For more information, please contact Fairlie Lamond ([email protected]).

The Learn 2 Lead program is proudly supported by an Australian Sports Commission federal government grant.