Learn 2 Lead
Step up to leadership with confidence with the 8-week youth program designed for girls aged 14–18 years.
The Program
Learn2Lead is an eight-week program to equip young women aged 14–18 years with leadership skills and confidence to lead change in their local tennis communities.
You’ll get access to support by program facilitators, two learning journey check-ins, an online platform with resources and a community of like-minded young people.
Eligibility Criteria
We’d love to hear from you, if you:
- are aged between 14 to 18 years
- identify as a young woman
- are currently involved in your local tennis affiliated venue/club
- have a nomination from your club president, coach, supervisor or committee member who will act as mentor and help support you on your leadership journey.
Apply for Learn2Lead
Applications for 2026 are now open.
Key program dates
Workshops on weeks 1, 2 and 9 are delivered in person in Brisbane, location is TBC.
There will be an online session to introduce participants to the L2L team on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
| Workshop | Date and time | Venue |
| Workshop 1 | Sat 14 Mar | Brisbane, Queensland Tennis Centre |
| Workshop 2 | Sun 15 Mar | Brisbane, Queensland Tennis Centre |
| Workshop 3 | Tue 17 Mar 6pm | Online |
| Workshop 4 – 15-minute check-ins for each participant | Tue 24 Mar 6pm | Online |
| Workshop 5 | Tue 31 Mar 6pm | Online |
| Workshop 6 | Tue 21 Apr 6pm | Online |
| Workshop 7 | Tue 28 Apr 6pm | Online |
| Workshop 8 | Tue 5 May 6pm | Online |
| Workshop 9 – graduation | Sat 9 May | Brisbane, Queensland Tennis Centre |
| Workshop 10 – check-in after graduation | Tue 23 Jun 6pm | Online |
Fees
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.
Support in your state
If you would like support with your application or throughout the process, please reach out to Toni Cooke at [email protected]
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