What's waiting for you

• Leadership & Skill-Building Workshops

  Develop your voice, confidence and capacity to lead in your community.

• Cultural Immersion & Community Engagement

  Explore the region's rich heritage, meet local changemakers, and participate in service-learning activities.

• Civic & Social Action Planning

  Work in teams to design a mini-project or initiative you'll present at a youth showcase towards the end of the week.

• Youth Showcase

  A culminating event where each participant or team presents their action plan, reflections, and next steps to peers and community supporters.

• Networking, Mentorship & Fun

  Connect with other young leaders from diverse backgrounds, engage with mentors, and build friendships that last beyond the event.

• Empowerment-focused

  You'll come away with actionable leadership tools and a personal plan for growth.

• Community Impact

  You won't just learn: you'll create. The forum is designed to help youth develop real-life initiatives for their communities.

• Support & Access

  Subsidies are available for eligible youth from low-income households, so cost isn't a barrier.

• Cultural enrichment

  Beyond workshop rooms, you'll engage with culture, history and community in Victoria and the surrounding region.

• Application deadline: November 15, 2025.

• Accommodation details will be provided upon acceptance of your registration.