ALUMNI

Where YLAA Alumni are now.

Meet the students who came through YLAA and are leading in their schools, communities and beyond.

Jamie

Braemar College

After the YLAA conference, Jamie turned inspiration into action — co-leading a Push-Up Challenge that raised $6,500 for mental health, launching a firewood business booked out months ahead, and helping run Harmony Day at Braemar College.

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Keet

Collie Senior High School

Keet left the YLAA conference setting bigger goals and taking initiative — including starting Runner's High to get young people in his Collie community active, healthy and moving.

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Olivia

Mount Alexander College

Once held back by her job title and others' expectations, Olivia left the Melbourne conference empowered — running fundraisers that raised over $1,000 for Minus18 and FightMND and rallying her school council behind them.

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Emma

Emma, a former attendee of YLAA's Secondary Youth Leadership Conference, experienced a life-changing transformation that boosted her confidence and passion for leadership. Her journey led her to advocate for well-being, establish a debating program, and become a strong advocate for causes. Emma's story exemplifies the profound impact of YLAA. Join the conference to unlock your potential and create change.

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Faelan

Faelan, an inspiring student, attended our Youth Leadership Conference and embarked on a transformative journey. They overcame self-doubt, discovered a passion for change, and actively participated in leadership programs and advocacy. Faelan's remarkable story showcases the conference's empowering impact, proving that young leaders like them can ignite meaningful change.

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Cooper

St Brigid’s Catholic College

Cooper, a former attendee of the Youth Leadership Conference, shares his inspiring journey of transformation after the event, where he overcame self-doubt, embraced diverse perspectives, and went on to become a successful leader in various aspects of his life, highlighting the conference's role in empowering young leaders.

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Caitlin

Holland Park State High School

Caitlin, a once uncertain student, underwent a transformative experience at the YLAA Secondary Youth Leadership Conference, gaining newfound confidence and motivation to make a positive impact in her community, which has since led her to inspire others and embrace leadership in various aspects of her life, highlighting the conference's power to empower young leaders.

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Jasmine

Roxburgh College

Jasmine, a 15-year-old creator of The Well-being Newspaper, attended YLAA's Secondary Youth Leadership Conference and Virtual Young Leaders Academy, where she learned that her age doesn't limit her ability to make a change in the world, inspiring her to start the newspaper to address mental health issues, and her goal for the future is to continue releasing pieces and empower other young people to write for change

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Jodi

Willunga High School in Adelaide

Jodi, a passionate and ambitious year 11 student at Willunga High School, is leading a project to introduce Growth Mindset workshops in schools, aiming to transform teaching and learning styles to emphasize personal achievement, perseverance, and improvement. Her ultimate goal is to inspire and make a lasting impact through various endeavors.

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Jamie

Glenmore Park High School

Jamie, a dedicated year 11 student in Penrith, NSW, is passionately working to improve student attendance and well-being by implementing a rewards program and a monthly mental health check-in system, receiving enthusiastic support from school authorities. His efforts exemplify student-driven, human-centered leadership and aim to create a supportive and rewarding school environment.

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Isabella

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer

Bella, a year 10 student at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College in Sydney, initiated Bond Day to bridge the gap between students and teachers by fostering trust, friendship, and shared educational goals. The program involves bonding activities to strengthen relationships, facilitate communication, and enhance the learning experience, reflecting Bella's aspiration to become a teacher and create a respectful and beneficial learning environment.

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Alex

Browns Plains State High School

Alex created and rolled out Mental Health Hotline Cards at Browns Plains State High School — embedding support services into school diaries to make it easier for students to reach out when they need help.

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