Learn 2 Lead
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE 2025 LEARN 2 LEAD PROGRAM
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!
2025 Dates
| DATE | TIME | WHERE |
| Saturday 3 May | 12:45pm – 7:00pm | Face-to-face
Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre |
| Sunday 4 May | 8:45am – 3:00pm | Face-to-face |
| Tuesday 6 May | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Monday & Tuesday 12 & 13 May | Learning Journey – 20 minute check-in | Online |
| Tuesday 20 May | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Tuesday 27 May | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Tuesday 3 June | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Tuesday 10 June | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Saturday 14 June | 9:15am – 3:30pm | Face-to-face
Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre |
**Please note: online sessions will be recorded if you are unable to attend – we don’t want you to miss out! We understand there’s lots of different commitments you’re balancing, but we strongly encourage you to attend if you can.
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
How to apply
Click here to apply for the 2025 program
CONTACT
If you would like to contact someone for more information, please reach out to the NSW Women & Girls team –
Casey Dellaqua [email protected]
NSW