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Learn 2 Lead program aims to equip young women with leadership skills and confidence to lead change.

Tennis’ strategic commitment is to be a global leader in inclusion and diversity.

Our vision is no limits for women and girls on and off the court.

Are you a young woman aged 14-18 years who wants to:

Build life and leadership skills ?

Feel confident and unlock your own power to step into leadership roles in your local tennis community?

Increase youth voices and gender equality in your tennis community ?

Connect with like-minded young people ?

Then you should apply for our Learn 2 Lead program!

We know there are barriers for young women – from challenges in getting involved (and staying engaged!) in tennis to connecting to your own power and stepping into leadership roles.

That’s why we’ve created the Learn 2 Lead program – to equip YOU with the skills, confidence and knowledge for leadership.

We’ve co-designed the program with young people to ensure it’s relevant, grounded in real life experiences and includes the key skills and knowledge you need to step into leadership!

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PROGRAM DETAILS:

Learn 2 Lead is an 8-week youth leadership program which includes a mix of online and face to face experiences. Through your own individual Learn 2 Lead workbook, you’ll be covering life and leadership skills, hands on activities and connecting with some well-known tennis leaders. Up to 12 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!

PROGRAM FEE

This program is valued at $2,000 and subsided by an Australian Sports Commission federal government grant. The participant will not incur any cost.

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KEY DATES:

Saturday 4th May & Sunday 5th May, and Sunday 23rd June are Face-to-face workshop days at Royal South Yarra TC, 310 Williams Rd N, Toorak

Workshop 1 : Saturday 4th May 12.45pm – 7pm and Sunday, 5 May 2024, 8.45am – 3pm at Royal South Yarra TC, 310 Williams Rd N, Toorak (face-to-face days)
Workshop 2 Online session** : Tues 7 May 24, 5-6pm
Workshop 3 Online session**: Tues 14 or Wed 15 May 24 (20min Learning journey check-in)
Workshop 4 Online session**: Tues 28 May 24, 5-6pm
Workshop 5 Online session**: Tues 4 June24, 5-6pm
Workshop 6 Online session**: Tues 11 June 24, 5-6pm
Workshop 7 Online session**: Tues 18 June 24 , 5-6pm
Workshop 8 & Graduation : Sunday 23 June 9.15am-3.30pm at Royal South Yarra TC, 310 Williams Rd N, Toorak (face-to-face day)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 24 March, 2024

Please note that participants must attend Workshop 1 & 8 (face to face) in person.

Successful applicants will be notified: Monday 8 April, 2024

**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.

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E LIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

This program is for YOU if you:

Are aged between 14-18 years
Identify as a young women
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 the journey
We value passion over experience and encourage you to step outside your comfort zone to apply for this program! We will be here to support you every step of the way.

Within our Australian Tennis Sustainability Strategy, we have a mission to be a global leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and widely known as a sport open for all. We want to reflect the diversity of our communities across all aspects of our workplace, sport and events.

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.

If you would like support with your application or throughout the process, please reach out to Fairlie Lamond, Women and Girls Coordinator, Victoria at flamond@tennis.com.au

Register via this link : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/learn-2-lead-program-victoria-registration-765504914807?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Registration Closes 24 March 24