The Student Representative Council (SRC), in partnership with Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA), recently hosted an inspiring two-day leadership workshop for our Secondary Student Leaders. YLAA, a registered Not-For-Profit Organisation operating within The Youth Impact Foundation, is dedicated to empowering young people and fostering future leaders, and this workshop truly achieved that.
Fifty student leaders participated in this valuable program, which focused on core leadership themes including resilience, flexibility, relationships, wellbeing, and teamwork. Over two dynamic days, students worked closely in both small and large groups, engaging in learner-centred activities and reflective debriefs that encouraged open communication, emotional safety, and meaningful connection.
The program provided our leadership team with solid foundations for success, fostering trust, establishing clear communication channels, and developing a shared vision. Students were challenged to think critically about issues within their schools and communities, exploring new ways to address them through innovative, student-led initiatives. In doing so, they built essential problem-solving skills, resilience, and self-confidence in equipping them not only to lead others but to lead themselves.
The workshops were thoughtfully designed and delivered with sustainability, positive impact, and student wellbeing in mind, ensuring participants felt safe, supported, and valued as they developed both personal and leadership skills.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Community and Cohesion Support Programme (CCSP) for their generous support, which made this invaluable workshop possible.
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The Student Representative Council (SRC), in partnership with Speaking Schools Australasia, hosted an engaging series of Public Speaking Workshop for Year 10 Community Services students and Year 9-12 Student Leaders over two separate days. This exciting event provided students with the opportunity to strengthen their public speaking skills while cultivating essential qualities like confidence, resilience, and empathy. These traits are critical for success in both leadership and life.
Throughout the interactive workshop, participants immersed themselves in a range of activities designed to boost their speaking ability, critical thinking, and teamwork. These sessions not only helped improve communication techniques but also focused on developing a deeper understanding of empathy and resilience.
Over the course of a five-session series, we proudly trained 125 student leaders in our Secondary School. This workshop went beyond simply practising public speaking – it offered students the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, build confidence in self-expression, and develop essential leadership skills. Through carefully designed sessions focused on communication and presentation, and by working in small, collaborative groups, participants refined their abilities in a supportive environment. These experiences have equipped them to take on meaningful leadership roles both within the school and in the broader community.
A special thank you to Speaking Schools Australasia for their invaluable exper