• Leadership Theory
• Communication,
• Resilience,
• Mental Health,
• Values & Ethics,
• Leadership in Service & Community,
• Youth Leadership,
• Goal Setting/Visioning
• Conflict Resolution & Mindfulness

• Build communication and problem-solving skills
• Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community
• Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors
• Unlock your potential to turn motivation into action
• Have fun and form lasting friendships
• Build on the existing leadership of participants
• Encourage participants to further develop their own skills, talents and abilities, and
• Remind participants of their responsibility to their communities and to the world.

How do you get involved?  SPONSOR A YOUNG PERSON TO ATTEND!  It's that simple

Young people in our District have been hugely affected by to 2019//2020 Bushfires and the Covid19 Pandemic so now is the perfect time to support them in their leadership development.

Due to the challenging nature of Fundraising in the current climate we have decided to open applications NOW and to also give everyone time to start saving up sponsorship fees and find suitable applicants!  Application fees will be invoiced from the District 9705 Treasurer to participating Clubs and cover accommodation, all meals and programme expenses.  At this stage the full registration fee will be $1,000.  The Committee are currently investigating a number of options to reduce the fee and we will update you on this shortly.

 

Where to find Candidates

Clubs should seek applications from candidates and their employers to sponsor suitable employees.  Potential RYLA Candidates are already in your community now!  is easy to find them then what you may first think. Here are some suggestions:

• Previous participants in Rotary Youth Programs (eg. Youth Exchange, RYPEN, public speaking, NYSF etc)
• TAFE/Educational facilities
• Community organisations
• Various workplaces and sporting clubs
• Community leaders
• Your own networks
• Fellow Rotary member’s suggestions

 

Start talking with your members and young people in your community ... in the words of our 2020 RYLArians ... RYLA is a leadership programme like no other.  It’s something that you have to experience yourself.  You will make lifelong friends.  There are supportive mentors and an opportunity for self reflection and it pushes you out of your comfort zone!  Improve your life now!  Why not give it a go!”