Ideas, resources and stories from the YLAA community.
Practical leadership resources for teachers and students, plus the latest news from across the YLAA movement.
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We Have Been Busy
What have we been up to you ask? WELL we have been busy, take a read and find out what we have been busy with.
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LeaderUP Spotlight School Week 7
Week 7 of LeaderUP focused on marketing and communication, helping schools build excitement and engagement around their projects. This week we're spotlighting Xavier Catholic College (Victoria), who launched a creative house-based design competition supported by student leaders, regular announcements, and voting opportunities, an excellent example of using collaboration and friendly competition to bring a project idea to life
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LeaderUp Spotlight School Week 5
This week, we spotlighted St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School in NSW, who celebrated the win of creating an engaging project launch presentation while navigating the challenge of balancing their project alongside a busy school schedule.
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LeaderUP Spotlight School Week 3
Students across Australia are continuing to turn ideas into action through LeaderUp, with this week’s Spotlight school is Rangebank Primary School in Victoria as they focus on improving everyday school experiences while other schools explore initiatives centred on wellbeing, connection, sustainability, and community support.
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LeaderUP Spotlight School Week 1
🎉 It’s Spotlight Week 🎉 This week, our YAB is highlighting Silkwood School in QLD
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Beyond The Boardroom
The YAB has been busy these last few months, and would love to share what it is that we have been up to!
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Meet the team: Introducing 2025 Youth Advisory Board
Okay, so this is kind of a big deal. We put out the call for young people who aren’t afraid to think big, speak up, and create change and we landed a team of absolute legends. Introducing your 2025 YLAA Youth Advisory Board! Six incredible young Australians who are creative, compassionate and courageous. They’ll be helping us shape programs, challenge the status quo, and make sure young voices stay front and centre. From tech innovation to basketball coaching, mental health advocacy to Army Cadets, this group brings some serious energy. Let’s meet them! 👇
Read article →Setting Boundaries in 2025: A Must for Educators
Discover why setting boundaries is essential for teachers in 2025! Learn practical strategies to create a balanced, stress-free classroom while protecting your time and energy. Read more from Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA) and start the year with confidence!
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4 C’s for Building Trust in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators
Building trust in the classroom is a cornerstone of effective education, creating a safe, inclusive space where students thrive. The "4 C’s"—compassion, consistency, character, and competence—offer a practical framework for fostering trust through empathy, fairness, authenticity, and skill. By prioritising these values, educators can build meaningful connections, model resilience, and inspire a generation of engaged learners.
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Rethinking ATAR and HSC: Focusing on Holistic Education for Young Australians
In this thought-provoking piece, Wil Massara reflects on the undue academic pressure placed on today's youth through the emphasis on arbitrary numbers like ATAR. He highlights the need for a more holistic approach to education, focusing on students' unique talents and skills and preparing them for an ever-changing world driven by innovation and adaptability.
Read article →2022 YLAA National Tour Report
"Life-changing. Please never stop what you're doing" It has taken some time to pull the words together to express the gratitude for each and every human who made our 2022 YLAA tour not only a reality but a life-changing experience for so many incredible young people across the nation.
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4 C’s for Building Trust in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators
Building trust in the classroom is a cornerstone of effective education, creating a safe, inclusive space where students thrive. The "4 C’s"—compassion, consistency, character, and competence—offer a practical framework for fostering trust through empathy, fairness, authenticity, and skill. By prioritising these values, educators can build meaningful connections, model resilience, and inspire a generation of engaged learners.
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Setting Boundaries in 2025: A Must for Educators
Discover why setting boundaries is essential for teachers in 2025! Learn practical strategies to create a balanced, stress-free classroom while protecting your time and energy. Read more from Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA) and start the year with confidence!
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Keeping students engaged in the classroom (and online!)
We’ve all given, or received, a lacklustre classroom experience at some stage - this is especially the case when the classroom is virtual. Here are some tips - from students, teachers, and learning professionals alike - for keeping students engaged in their learning in both virtual and physical settings.
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