FAQ | Australian Youth Led Convention

Why was the AYLC postponed?

The postponement of the convention is necessary for the subsequent reasons.

The extended caretaker period as a result of the current political situation has complicated arrangements and bookings related to holding the Convention;
As a result of this situation and uncertainty we have concluded that the short lead time from confirmation of attendance to the convention will result in some cases prohibitive travel costs, reducing the broad cross section of the sector the convention is aiming to bring together.

We have subsequently decided to change the date of the Convention to Friday 26 – Sunday 28 November 2010 with the following schedule.

13^th September – Applications Close (extended date)
17^th September – Delegates Announced
26^th-28^th November – Australian Youth Led Convention

What are the dates of Australia’s Youth Led Convention (AYLC)?

The Convention is being held 26–28 November, 2010.

It was originally planned to be held from 8^th-10^th October, 2010 however was postponed due to the extended caretaker period in Australia.

Where will AYLC be held?

The Convention will be held at Parliament House, Canberra.

Do I need to organise my own flights and accommodation?

Yes, it is the delegates responsibility to organise their own flights and accommodation. However, please refer to the list of suggessted accommodation options in your “confirmation of attendance” emall. Applicants should not book flights or accommodation until their position has been confirmed.

Do I bear the costs for my own flights and accommodation?

Yes, it is the delegate or their affiliated organisations responsibility to pay for all flight and accommodation costs.

Is there any cost to attend the Youth-Led Convention?

Apart from paying for your flights and accommodation, there is no attendance fee payable.

Are there any subsidies available to reduce costs?

Yes, each delagate will receive at least $100 to help subsidise the cost of attending the convention, which will be given to attendees at the event.

What topics will the workshops address?

Please refer to a detailed list on the program page.

Who will be running the workshops?

Please refer to the detailed list on the program page.

Is there are detailed program running sheet available?

Yes, you will receive one in your “confirmation of attendance” email.

Who can attend the convention?

Any individual who is a leader of a youth-led organistion, or major project within a youth-led organisation aged between 18–24 is encouraged to apply.

I am over the age of 25, can I still attend?

At the moment we are seeking delegates between the ages of 18–24. However, if you are a leader of a youth-led organisation and would really like to attend please forward your concern to aylc@leftright.org.au and we’ll look into it.

On what criteria will applicants be selected?

First, each applicant must meet the minimum requirements outlined here. As positions are limited and a diverse range of attendees is desired applicants will be selected on their ability to either a) learn a great deal from the Convention or b) contribute to the learning of other attendees. As a result not all applicants will be selected to attend but are encouraged to apply for subsequent years as the opportunity arises.