About the program

The Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership program is an exciting opportunity for young Indigenous Queenslanders (18–25 years) to develop leadership skills and learn about our democratic processes.

If selected, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• participate in leadership and career development workshops run by community leaders, facilitators and mentors
• take advantage of mentoring and networking opportunities with Elders and respected Indigenous community leaders, as well as Members of Parliament and senior government representatives
• experience the role of a member of parliament for a day with a mock legislative experience called the Eric Deeral Indigenous Youth Parliament. Participate in workshops to learn about parliamentary processes, develop a debate for or against a proposed Bill, and raise an issue of importance to you and your community in the presence of elected Members of Parliament.

After you complete the program you will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills by:

• participating in professional development and training opportunities provided by the Queensland Government
• mentoring future participants in the program.

Dates

The program will be held over 6 days in Brisbane, starting on Sunday 30 June 2013 with participants returning home on Saturday 6 July 2013.

Selecting participants

40 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people will be selected based on:

• answers provided in the application form
• availability to attend the 6-day program in Brisbane (local participants will be required to stay with the group for the duration of the program). All travel, meals and accommodation will be provided for participants.
• willingness to participate in all sections of the program, including events and dinners
• willingness to contribute to the aims and goals of the program
• willingness to learn and be able to take into account many community perspectives.

Selected participants will be a diverse group based on gender, background and geographical location.

Sponsored by Xstrata Coal.

Sponsorship enables young Indigenous Queenslanders from all communities to participate in the program.