Australia’s first Youth Led Convention will bring together the top young leaders from Australia’s preeminent youth led organisations for the first time. Over a weekend in Canberra the attendees will develop and gain valuable skills through high quality workshops delivered by leading professionals in key knowledge areas required for running an organisation.

The Convention has three key aims:

  • Develop long term and transferable skills in the senior leaders of youth-led organisations;
  • Allow for networking and partnership opportunities between young leaders and the Australian Government; and
  • Recognise the work of the Youth Led Sector.

The Convention is a joint project between the Australian Government and the Left Right Think-Tank, Australia’s first think-tank of young minds.

Application Details

Applications are now open for leaders of youth-led organisations or projects within youth-led organisations in Australia to attend the Convention.

Broadly, a Youth-led organisation is one that is run by young people and where young people are the predominant decision makers about the direction and activities of the organisation.

Key Dates

  • 23 August – Applications Open
  • 13 September – Applications Close (extended application date)
  • 17 September – Invite List Announced
  • 26–28 November – Australian Youth Led Convention (new date)

Applicant Requirements

Applicants must be:

  • Aged 18–24 at the time of the Convention;
  • Leading a youth-led organisation or major project within a youth-led organisation in Australia;
  • Available for the duration of the Convention, 26–28 November.