Through various consultations including feedback from the 2024 Youth Leadership Forum, young people have highlighted the importance for Greater Dandenong Council and key local youth organisations to prioritise and invest in youth leadership and active citizenship opportunities, particularly among our culturally diverse young people.
Greater Dandenong Youth Services is committed to supporting and promoting youth leadership opportunities in the local community and has worked with young people and youth agencies to develop an action plan.
Young people involved in The Collective will help inform and guide Youth and Family Services in the delivery of the Greater Dandenong Youth Leadership Action Plan. Stay tuned for upcoming leadership opportunities and events on this page and via our social media platforms to come out of this action plan.
Youth Leadership Calendar
Keen to develop your leadership skills? We have put together a variety of upcoming leadership opportunities for you to try - whether you are just starting out or wanting to further develop your skills, there’s something here for everyone.
Download a copy of the full Youth Leadership Calendar or use the links below to learn more about each opportunity.
Term 3 opportunities
Business Plan Accelerator Workshop
The Business Plan Accelerator is a free, two-day workshop designed to fast-track the development of your personal business goals.
Date: Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 August
Time: 8.45am-3.30pm
Location: Springvale City Hall - Supper Room
Check out their website for more information or to register.
Introduction to Public Speaking
Identify the do’s and don’ts of public speaking, overcome fear and improve voice projection. Delivered by Kizzy Okoukoni
Date: Wednesday 27 August
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Location: Dandenong Civic Centre - Training Rooms 1 and 2
Cost: $5
Book your ticket to the Introduction to Public Speaking workshop here.
Confidence for Young Leaders
This session explores confidence as a set of skills that you can develop to help you navigate the world from the perspective that ‘you can do it.’ Delivered by YMCA.
Date: Wednesday 3 September
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Location: Paddy O'Donoghue Centre
Cost: $5
Book your ticket to the Confidence for Young Leaders workshop here.
Small Grants: Getting Started
Join this workshop to learn about the first steps to creating your own community project, and understand what funding is available to help you get started. Delivered by City of Greater Dandenong Youth and Family Services and Community Fundraising.
Date: Wednesday 10 September
Time: 6pm-7.30pm
Location: Springvale Community Hub
Cost: Free
Book your ticket to the Small Grants: Getting Started workshop here.
Making Waves
Making Waves is a free series of 90-min online workshops designed to equip young people (15-35 years old) with essential skills for campaigning.
Check out their website for more information or to register for their upcoming workshops.
Intro to Student Voice - VicSRC
VicSRC Ambassadors is a leadership program for Victorian students from Years 6-10 interested in leading
change in their schools and communities.
Check out their website for more information or to complete the EOI form.
UN Youth Representative
Apply now to become the 2026 Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations and advocate for youth-friendly policy.
Date: Applications close 13 August
Time: 25 hours a week for 12 months
Location: Australia-wide, remote
Submit your application to be the 2026 UN Youth Representative here.
