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 14–18 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.
Applications close on 8 February 2026 – REGISTER NOW
Successful applicants will be notified on 16 February 2026
Key program dates
Workshops on weeks 1, 2 and 9 are delivered in person at [insert venue here].
There will be an online session to introduce participants to the L2L team on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
| Workshop | Date and time | Venue |
| Introductory | Tuesday 24 Feb 5 – 5.45pm | Online |
| Workshop 1 | Saturday 28 Feb 12.45 – 6.30pm | Melbourne Park – Tennis HQ |
| Workshop 2 | Sunday 1 Mar 9.15am – 2.30pm | Melbourne Park – Tennis HQ |
| Workshop 3 | Tue 3 Mar 5–6pm | Online |
| Workshop 4 – 15-minute check-ins for each participant | Tue 10 Mar OR Thu 12 Mar | Online |
| Workshop 5 | Tue 17 Mar 5–6pm | Online |
| Workshop 6 | Tue 24 Mar 5–6pm | Online |
| Workshop 7 | Tue 31 Mar 5–6pm | Online |
| Workshop 8 | Tue 28 Apr 5–6pm | Online |
| Workshop 9 – graduation | Sun 3 May 9:15am–3:30pm | Melbourne Park – Tennis HQ |
| Workshop 10 – check-in after graduation | Tue 14 July 5–6pm | Online |
Fees
This program is valued at $2,000 and is fully subsided by Tennis Australia.
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 Fairlie Lamond at [email protected]