LEARN 2 LEAD PROGRAM - NSW

Tennis' strategic commitment is to be a global leader in inclusion and diversity. Our vision is no limits for women and girls on and off the court.

Are you a young woman aged 14-18 years who wants to:

• Build life and leadership skills ?
• Feel confident and unlock your own power to step into leadership roles in your local tennis community?
• Increase youth voices and gender equality in your tennis community ?
• Connect with like-minded young people ?

Then you should apply for our Learn 2 Lead program!

We know there are barriers for young women – from challenges in getting involved (and staying engaged!) in tennis to connecting to your own power and stepping into leadership roles.

That’s why we’ve created the Learn 2 Lead program – to equip YOU with the skills, confidence and knowledge for leadership.

We’ve co-designed the program with young people to ensure it’s relevant, grounded in real life experiences and includes the key skills and knowledge you need to step into leadership!

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PROGRAM DETAILS:

Learn 2 Lead is an 8-week youth leadership program which includes a mix of online and face to face experiences. Through your own individual Learn 2 Lead workbook, you’ll be covering life and leadership skills, hands on activities and connecting with some well-known tennis leaders. Up to 12 young people in the state aged 14-18 years will be accepted into the program.

You’ll be supported by program facilitators, two learning journey check-in sessions, an online platform with resources and a supportive community of like-minded young people!

PROGRAM FEE

This program is valued at $2,000 and subsided by an Australian Sports Commission federal government grant. The participant will not incur any cost.

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KEY DATES:

Saturday 18 May & Sunday 19 May 2024 and Saturday 29 June 2024 are Face-to-face workshop days at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre.

• Workshop 1 : Saturday 18 May12.45pm - 7pm and Sunday 19 May, 8.45am - 3pm at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. (face-to-face days)
• Workshop 2 Online session** : Tuesday 21 May, 5-6pm
• Workshop 3 Online session**: Tuesday 28 May, (20min Learning journey check-in)
• Workshop 4 Online session**: Tuesday 4 June, 5-6pm
• Workshop 5 Online session**: Tuesday 11 June, 5-6pm
• Workshop 6 Online session**: Tuesday 18 June, 5-6pm
• Workshop 7 Online session**: Tuesday 25 June, 5-6pm
• Workshop 8 & Graduation : Saturday 29 June, 9.15am-3.30pm at Sydney Olympic park Tennis Centre (face-to-face day)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 21 April 2024 at 11.59pm

Please note that participants must attend Workshop 1 & 8 (face to face) in person.

Successful applicants will be notified: Wednesday 24 April 2024

**Please note: online sessions will be recorded if you are unable to attend – we don’t want you to miss out! We understand there’s lots of different commitments you’re balancing, but we strongly encourage you to attend if you can.

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E LIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

This program is for YOU if you:

• Are aged between 14-18 years
• Identify as a young women
• Are currently involved in your local tennis affiliated venue/club
• Have a nomination from your club president, coach, supervisor or committee member who will act as mentor and help support you on your leadership journey

We value passion over experience and encourage you to step outside your comfort zone to apply for this program! We will be here to support you every step of the way.

Within our Australian Tennis Sustainability Strategy, we have a mission to be a global leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and widely known as a sport open for all. We want to reflect the diversity of our communities across all aspects of our workplace, sport and events.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from young people from regional areas and young people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQ+ and living with disability.

If you would like support with your application or throughout the process, please reach out to Casey Dellacqua, Women and Girls Lead, TNSW at cdellacqua@tennis.com.au

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REGIONAL TRAVEL SUBSIDY

We are committed to improving access for young people in regional areas. Eligible participants will be able to access a travel subsidy to offset the travel and accommodation costs associated with completing the program. If you wish to apply please tick 'yes' when prompted in the application process.

For more information download the FAQs document.

Links below:

MA Website Link: Learn 2 Lead | Women and Girls | Play | Tennis NSW

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SELECTION

The selection panel will consist of Tennis Australia and Member Association personnel. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing. If no suitable applications are received during the application period, Tennis reserves the right not to offer the program. Decisions regarding acceptance into the program will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. Note: There are a limited positions available for each Learn 2 Lead program.

Please note: Tennis may at its sole discretion, offer an applicant special consideration if an eligibility requirement set out in these guidelines cannot be met due to extenuating circumstances. Our aim is have representation across geographical locations.