AUSTRALIA’S #1 FOR-YOUTH-BY-YOUTH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Dream and Lead is a one-day, highly engaging event designed to support primary school students in discovering their leadership potential, whilst providing them with strong foundations to succeed.
Throughout the day, students will participate in purposeful activities developing their problem-solving skills, and increasing confidence and independence. Facilitated by internationally-trained young leaders, students will recognise the impact they can create as a young person.
Monday, 22 March 2027
Year 5 & 6 students ready to step up, whether they're already school leaders or just starting to find their voice. No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to have a go.
From , Catholic and public schools. School captains, prefects, SRC members, year-group leaders, or any motivated student your team wants to develop. Election to a leadership role is not required.
THE LINEUP
THE AGENDA
Doors open and schools check in with our event team, ready for the day ahead.
YLAA facilitators welcome the room and open with interactive, for-youth by-youth networking that establishes and builds new peer connections.
Facilitators share YLAA's mission and their own leadership journeys, unpacking what leadership looks like in action, service, character and contribution — not a title.
The opening keynote focuses on leading yourself before you lead others — the foundation of effective leadership: leading with character and integrity — followed by an open Q&A.
A break with structured opportunities to interact, collaborate and network with young leaders from across the room.
Students build practical, transferable skills and apply them in real time through engaging, hands-on experiences that grow confidence and leadership.
A panel of student leaders shares their real experiences, challenges and wins, with an audience Q&A that puts student voice at the centre of the room.
We explore what it means to lead in service of your school and community and make a purposeful, positive contribution — then introduce LeaderUp, our post-event program.
An inspiring guest keynote shares a powerful story of service leadership, inspiring participants to create a positive impact in the lives of others.
A second guided break to keep networking, grab a bite to eat and chat with the facilitators and keynote speakers.
Selected school leadership teams take the stage to share their ideas, what agency means to them, and how they'll contribute as responsible leaders back at school.
A closing keynote brings the day's biggest ideas together and sends students back to school inspired and ready to act.
We recap the day's tools and strategies, connect them to the character and contribution your school already champions, and invite every student to share feedback.
Students head back to their schools ready to lead, with the learning continuing through LeaderUp and our ongoing school partnerships.
Please note: this agenda is subject to change without prior notice.
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PER STUDENT
PER ACCOMPANYING TEACHER
If you've partnered with us before, you'll notice our combo packages are no longer available.
Here's the honest reason. Running these conferences costs more every year. We had two options: lift the ticket price for everyone, or step back the package discounts. We chose the second. That way the standard ticket price stays exactly where it was, and no school faces a higher per-student cost than before.
Same conference. Same impact. A price we've worked hard to keep where it is.
YLAA has an incredibly unique way in which it develops, designs and delivers our events across Australia to ensure that your student's have the most impactful experience.
When you submit this form, you will be emailed a copy of the full Theory of Change.
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Very little. Once you've booked, we handle the content, speakers and facilitation. Your school simply arranges transport, supervision and getting students there on the day — we take care of the rest.
As early as you can. Our conferences and programs fill quickly, especially in our busiest months — February, March, November and December. Booking early gives you the best choice of dates and cities.
All cancellations must be made in writing to info@ylaaus.com, and the date we receive your notice sets the refund tier. For events: 16+ weeks before the event = full refund; 8–16 weeks = 75% refunded; 4–8 weeks = 25% refunded; under 4 weeks = non-refundable and non-transferable. In-school programs follow a separate schedule. Please read the full terms & conditions.