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.
Program 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 power to step into leadership roles at tennis clubs
- 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 14 young people in the state aged 14-18 years will be accepted into the program.
- You’ll be supported by program facilitators, two learning journey check-in sessions, an online platform with resources and a supportive community of like-minded young people.
2026 Dates
| DATE | TIME | WHERE |
| Monday 20 July | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Friday 24 July | 4:30pm – 8:30pm | Face-to-faceSydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre |
| Saturday 25 July | 10am – 3:30pm | Face-to-faceSydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre |
| Monday 3 August | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Monday 10 August | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Monday 17 August | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Monday 24 August | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Monday 31 August | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Monday 7 September | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
| Saturday 12 September | 9:15am – 3:30pm | Face-to-faceSydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre |
| Monday 19 October | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online |
**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 Tennis Australia. 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 2026 program
CONTACT
If you would like to contact someone for more information, please reach out to the NSW Women & Girls team –
Casey Dellacqua [email protected]
NSW