Opportunities for Your Students
A curated hub of grants, programs, events and workshops for Australian school communities — reviewed by the YLAA team every week.
Student Opportunities
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Student Opportunities
Open
Nominations Open
Youth Leadership & Business Summit
Youth Leadership & Business Summit
A premier summit bringing together young leaders to explore entrepreneurship, civic leadership and business. Schools can nominate students to attend this nationally recognised event.
Student Opportunities
Open
Registrations Open
Ignite Camp
Ignite Camp
A Victorian residential camp designed for Years 5–6 students to ignite their curiosity, leadership and love of learning through hands-on activities and team challenges.
Student Opportunities
Open
Nominations Open
National Leadership Camp
Burn Bright
A residential leadership camp for secondary students focused on building confidence, character and connection. Teachers can nominate outstanding student leaders from their school.
Student Opportunities
Open
Expressions of Interest Open
YMCA Youth Parliament
YMCA Australia
A civic engagement program where students aged 16–25 debate policy in state and territory parliaments. Develops public speaking, critical thinking and democratic participation skills.
Student Opportunities
Open
Ongoing — Enrol Anytime
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
Duke of Ed Australia
A globally recognised achievement framework for 14–24 year olds covering volunteering, physical activity, skill development and an adventurous journey. Schools can become licensed Award Centres.
Teacher PD Opportunities
1 opportunity
Teacher PD Opportunities
Open
17 September 2026
EduFest WA | Perth
BOP Industries
A professional development day for teachers and school leaders ready to rethink learning. Features keynote conversations, educator panels, masterclasses, networking and a hands-on design sprint exploring contemporary learning design, digital tools and industry partnerships.
Teacher PD Opportunities
Open
Brisbane & Gladstone 2026
Future of Education Summit
The Future of Education Summit
Annual conference empowering educators, school leaders and innovators to prepare students for the future. Features keynote speakers, workshops and networking across themes like EdTech, STEM, entrepreneurship and learning design. Brisbane and Gladstone summits each year.
Teacher PD Opportunities
Open
Available Now
Teacher Professional Development
Youth Engagement Project
Evidence-based professional development for teachers focused on youth engagement strategies, classroom wellbeing and building stronger student relationships. Suitable for all school types.
Incursion Providers
5 opportunities
Incursion Providers
Open
Year-round
BOP Industries
BOP Industries
Hands-on incursion workshops for primary and high school students building skills in innovation, entrepreneurship and STEM. 30+ programs available from 1-hour sessions to full-week experiences for groups of 30–60 students. Serving 20,000+ students annually across Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.
Incursion Providers
Open
Available Now
Whole Year-Level Leadership & Wellbeing Programs
Burn Bright
Engaging whole year-level programs that blend leadership development and wellbeing. Designed to be delivered across an entire cohort, building shared language and culture within the year group.
Incursion Providers
Open
Available Now
Public Speaking Workshops for Students
Youth Engagement Project
Practical, confidence-building public speaking workshops delivered in-school for secondary students. Helps young leaders find their voice — ideal for SRC, debating and student leadership teams.
Incursion Providers
Open
EOIs Now Open
YLAA National Tour 2027
Youth Leadership Academy Australia
The YLAA National Tour is coming to schools across Australia in 2027. Expressions of interest are now open — secure your school's place for this high-impact, full year-level leadership experience.
Incursion Providers
Open
Term 3 Bookings Open
Generation Australia — Free Digital Literacy Workshops
Generation Australia
Free in-school and virtual workshops covering cybersecurity, AI literacy, data skills and digital careers. Delivered by industry professionals and aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
Incursion Providers
Open
Ongoing — Book Anytime
Life Education — Healthy Harold
Life Education Australia
Mobile health education visiting schools with age-appropriate programs covering drug awareness, mental health, respectful relationships and digital wellbeing. Fully subsidised for many schools.
Grants & Funding
3 opportunitiesGrants & Funding
Open
Closes 1 Aug 2026
CommBank School Innovation Fund
CommBank Foundation
Supports school-based projects focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment. Grants available to government and independent schools nationwide.
Grants & Funding
Open
Closes 31 Jul 2026
FRRR Investing in Rural Youth Grants
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
Grants of $5,000–$20,000 for projects that improve wellbeing, connection and future pathways for young people in regional, rural and remote Australia.
Grants & Funding
Open
Closes 30 Jun 2026
Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants
Landcare Australia / Woolworths Group
Up to $1,000 for school projects that connect students with caring for the natural environment. Open to all Australian primary and secondary schools.
Other Cool Resources
1 opportunityOther Cool Resources
Open
Available Anytime
Good Mate Training
ALLKND
Free, self-paced mental health first aid certification designed by psychologists for young Australians. Three 60-minute video modules covering mental health literacy, resilience and help-seeking behaviours.
