9 June 2025 | Tennis West

The Learn 2 Lead youth leadership program aims to equip young women aged 14-18 years 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.

DELIVERY 

• Learn 2 Lead is a 10 session youth leadership program which includes a mix of online and face to face experiences.

• Up to 16 young people in your state/territory 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!

KEY DATES: 

• 25 July Friday, 4:30pm to 8:30pm, Workshop 1 Face-to-face session Location: Tennis West

• 26 July Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm, Workshop 2 Face-to-face session Location: Tennis West

• 29 July Tuesday, 5pm, Workshop 3 Online session

• 12& 13 August Tuesday & Wednesday, 5pm to 7pm Workshop 4 Online session (1 on 1 interview)

• 19 August Tuesday, 5pm, Workshop 5 Online session

• 26 August Tuesday, 5pm, Workshop 6 Online session

• 2 September Tuesday, 5pm Workshop 7 Online session

• 9 September Tuesday, 5pm Workshop 8 Online session

• 21 September Sunday, 9:30am to 3:00pm, Workshop 9 & Graduation (Final Face to Face and full day- workshop) Location: Tennis West

• 28 October Tuesday, 5pm Workshop 10 Online session

 

PROGRAM 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.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

• Are aged between 14-18 years at time of application
• Identify as young women
• Are currently involved in your local tennis affiliated venue/club
• Have a nomination from your club president, coach, supervisor or committee member\

 

 CONTACT 

If you would like support with your application or throughout the process, please reach out to the Women and Girls Coordinator – [email protected]

 

REGISTER HERE