Melbourne

Secondary Youth Leadership Conference 2025

Thursday, 27th March 2025

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The Event.

Immerse your secondary school students in a truly transformative experience at our prestigious Secondary Youth Leadership Conference. Prepare to be amazed as your students embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and leadership development. Engaging keynotes, interactive activities, and reflective sessions will cultivate their sense of personal agency and self-leadership, equipping them with indispensable skills for success.

Our inclusive community fosters meaningful peer interactions and networking, fostering a sense of belonging and inspiration. Witness your students be truly inspired as they glean wisdom from accomplished local speakers who have triumphed over adversity. 

This is an unmissable opportunity for growth and transformation, showcasing Australia's largest youth leadership conference exclusively for secondary students. Secure your students' places now.

The Details.

Where.

New Venue!
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
Transport Information

When.

Thursday, 27th March 2025
9:15am - 2:30pm
(doors open 8:45am)

Who.

Perfect for all high school students (Year 7 - 12)
Many schools bring their student leaders.

Important Docs.

Fact Sheet
Safety & Excursion Documents
Event Booklet

TRUSTED BY OVER 1000 SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE INCLUDING

The Program.

8:45am
Doors Open

Welcome to Youth Leadership Academy Australia! Before the event begins, there is an opportunity to network and collaboratively share leadership ideas in an immersive and interactive way.

9:15am
Event Begins

Welcome to Youth Leadership Academy Australia! Before the event begins, there is an opportunity to network and collaboratively share leadership ideas in an immersive and interactive way.

Defining Leadership

The facilitators, who will MC the event, will share the mission of YLAA, introduce themselves, share their leadership journeys, biggest learnings and tools and strategies they have that young leaders can utalise in their leadership journeys too. This morning session is student focused, with ample opportunity to interact with new people straight off the bat and discuss aspects of leadership within themselves and their community.
event begins, there is an opportunity to network and collaboratively share leadership ideas in an immersive and interactive way.

Self Leadership

The first session will conclude with a keynote workshop from Wil Massara the CEO of YLAA followed by a Q+A. This keynote unpacks the foundational beginnings of leadership, unpacking what it means to lead ourselves before others.

10:50am
Break 1

On this break, student leaders will have opportunities for interaction, collaboration and guided networking.

11:30am
Communicating as a Leader

This session takes a deep dive into various strategies and tools for how leaders can communicate effectively and understand our response to change. The student leaders will have an opportunity to practice the skills they learn, connect more with other leaders around them and also hear from a student speaker with a Q+A to follow.

Keynote Speaker

This session takes a deep dive into various strategies and tools for how leaders can communicate effectively and understand our response to change. The student leaders will have an opportunity to practice the skills they learn, connect more with other leaders around them and also hear from a student speaker with a Q+A to follow.

Creating Change Formula

We discuss what change looks like moving forward from the conference, what it means to be representative leaders for our community and introduce the post event program LeaderUP looks like.

12:40pm
Break 2

On this break, student leaders will have further opportunity to network, talk to the facilitators and discuss opportunities to overcome barriers in their community.

1:20pm
Keynote Speaker

This session takes a deep dive into various strategies and tools for how leaders can communicate effectively and understand our response to change. The student leaders will have an opportunity to practice the skills they learn, connect more with other leaders around them and also hear from a student speaker with a Q+A to follow.

Agency & School Based Leadership

Further opportunity for student voice - selected schools and their representatives from their leadership team will share their community opportunities they discussed over lunch and what agency looks like to them and their biggest learnings and key takeaways from the event. The session is concluded with a wrap up of the day and a re cap on the tools and strategies we focused on.

Event Wrap Up

We kindly ask for your feedback to support us in continuing to make this event a successful and engaging day for all young leaders - there will be an opportunity to provide this on the day.

This session takes a deep dive into various strategies and tools for how leaders can communicate effectively and understand our response to change. The student leaders will have an opportunity to practice the skills they learn, connect more with other leaders around them and also hear from a student speaker with a Q+A to follow.

2:30pm
Event Concludes

Welcome to Youth Leadership Academy Australia! Before the event begins, there is an opportunity to network and collaboratively share leadership ideas in an immersive and interactive way.

Please note: this agenda is subject to change without prior notice. YLAA event team will try their best to notify you of any changes throughout the event.

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HEAR WHAT OTHER SCHOOLS HAVE TO SAY...

Strathcona Girls Grammar School - Tay Creggan Campus
Roma Mitchell Secondary College
Knox Grammar School
Brunswick Secondary College

"YLAA's Conference was so well planned and delivered, challenging students to reflect on their own style of leadership and skills along the way such as public speaking and the importance of mindset in setting achievable goals. The Changemaker Panel was incredible - inspiring students through such exceptional examples of achieving and having that chance for students to ask questions to other youth on their leadership journeys was incredibly beneficial. Our students come back to school with not only motivation but the tools to turn a thought into a program benefiting our community."

Catherine, Head of Student Leadership
Haileybury College

"Creating meaningful change” was one of many inspiring messages embraced by our Student Leaders at the YLAA Conference. Dynamic yet humble, the speakers this year demonstrated that one person really can make a difference in this world, and that age is no barrier to achieving the extraordinary. This conference enabled our students to ignite their passion for leadership and was an outstanding reminder that opportunities abound, and it is up to them to make the most of what is in front of them. We cannot wait to include our Student Leaders in future conferences and encourage all schools to invest in their leaders by providing them with the opportunity to attend.

Amy, Student Leadership Coordinator
Ashdale Secondary College

This was one of the best leadership days I have ever been to with our students. We all learned different things and all can bring them to the table when making our school a better place. It inspired us in different and similar ways that all enjoyed, students loved it and were excited to go to school to see what we can implement.

Annie, SRC and Leadership Coordinator
Kogarah High School


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"Having the event run by youth for youth, and also having a speaker with an abundance of life experience who show that age is no barrier was excellent. There were many powerful and engaging speakers, and the activities that get students moving around & meeting each other were great."
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Alexandra, Year 11 Advisor
Cobar High School

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What to expect?

Objectives.

Youth Empowerment

Empower students to become engaged with their school and community as leaders.

Leadership Development

Prepare participants with leadership skills for the future.

Awareness

Assist students in becoming more aware of their ability to make an impact.

Teamwork Potential

Encourage youth to understand the power of collaborating instead of competing.

Safe Space

Create a safe space where students can be ambitious with no limitations.

Entrepreneurship

Help students become more aware of the opportunities that entrepreneurship brings.

Results & Success Stories


Jodi, Willunga High School in Adelaide

Jodi’s passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to personal development through fostering a growth mindset and service to others, has made her a powerhouse of student voice at Willunga High School in Adelaide. Since attending the year 11 student has created a project which ‘aims to bring Growth Mindset workshops into schools and create more awareness on the importance of a Growth Mindset in teaching and learning styles’.

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Results & Success Stories


Jamie, Glenmore Park High School in Penrith, NSW

Jamie is a year 11 student at Glenmore Park High School in Penrith, NSW, who is deeply committed to his goal of making ‘a positive difference in other people's lives’. Since attending Jamie created a project to target the issues of ‘poor attendance and poor overall well-being of students’ by putting in place a program that ‘rewards students for attending above the required 85% of the time’

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Success Stories


Isabella, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer

As a year 10 student at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer, Sydney, Bella observed the division between students and teachers in classes, which inhibited her educational experience and that of her peers. Since attending Isabella developed the idea for Bond Day - a program run amongst year groups to enhance connections between students and staff at the start of the academic year.

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Student

$44 
per person
General Admission on the day
All Course Material
3 Month Post-event Program, LeaderUp [learn more]
Invitation to online student community

Adult/Teacher

$19 
per person

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General Admission on the day
Barista Coffee Voucher

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Post-event Lesson Plan
Post-event Report

School Group

$449

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11 Student Tickets

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1 Adult/Teacher Ticket

Large School Group

$2,299
55 Student Tickets
5 Adult/Teacher Ticket

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Final Tickets!

In light of more tickets becoming available, we would like to welcome you and your students to join us at the upcoming Melbourne Youth Leadership Conference on the 27th or 28th of April.

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Adult/Teacher

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$19 
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School Group

(11 Students, 1 Adult)
$449

Large School Group

(55 Students, 5 Adult)
$2,299

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many other students will attend?

In previous years, we have had to enforce capacity limits due to health restrictions, but we are expecting more students and teachers to attend this year. Last year we had 10,000 students attend Australia-wide.

How many other schools attend?

Last year we had 700 schools attend Australia-wide.

What age are the students who tend to attend the event?

Our primary conference has been designed for year 5's and 6s whilst our secondary conference is age appropriate for all years from 7 to 12.

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