Student Leadership Body Empowered Changemakers (SRC) Program

This program has the following objectives:

All workshops have the following key YLAA outcomes:

Students participate in an experiential, learner-centred workshop
Small and large group debriefs facilitate building group consensus surrounding which direction students would like the workshop to lead into
A welcoming space of emotional safety and understanding is created, facilitating an environment where students feel comfortable sharing with the group
Programs are delivered in with a sustainable approach in mind considering both impact and environment

Empowered Changemakers is a two-day SRC leadership program that gives student leadership teams the solid foundations for success. We focus on developing trust, clear channels of communication and a shared team vision to strengthen their capacity for collaborative work. Teams are challenged to take a new approach to the issues they see in their schools and communities, and to build a problem-solving skillset that lets them respond quickly and effectively to the complex challenges they face as leaders and youth representatives. Students are guided through identifying and planning a student-led initiative that creates positive impact, building the self-confidence and self-awareness to step into their roles — leading others, and leading themselves steadily towards their futures.

Designed to provide the student leadership team with the skills to lead their school and community
Explore the power of teamwork and collaboration to deepen the relationships and trust within the team
Empower students to take ownership of their own goals and responsibilities
Challenge students to think critically to solve problems within their own lives, and your school and community
Develop strong team goals, vision and values that drive the team forward and can be felt throughout the wider community
Build self-confidence and resilience to be able to tackle problems on a personal level as well as macro-scale in the community
Provide students with mentorship and guidance to develop their own student-led initiative

Additional Note: This program was designed and developed following consultation and recommendations provided by YLAA's Youth Advisory Board - As our organisation continues to evolve, we want to make sure that we continue to represent and empower the voices of youth in their own affairs, that’s why we have created our first Youth Advisory Board - not only to ensure that our students’ interests are at the core of every aspect of our organisation, but also to give the young people we serve the opportunity to develop themselves personally, whilst contributing to our mission of ensuring a sustainable future for all youth.

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Empowered Changemakers (SRC)

Student Leadership Body

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Up to 50 Students

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Two day workshop

Core Themes:

Leadership, resilience, flexibility, relationships and wellbeing

📅 Now Taking Bookings for Term 4 2025 and 2026