Program
Overview

Youth Opportunities equips young people with the agency, confidence and resilience to take control of their future, through evidence‑based Personal Leadership Programs and wraparound services delivered in partnership with schools.

Learn more about our Personal Leadership Programs in:

Secondary School
Primary School

FAQs

  • Elevate includes:

    • Dedicated YO coordinator

    • Delivery by trained facilitators

    • Program manual

    • 2 years of post-program support (workshops, leadership opportunities, scholarships)

    • Parent & educator wraparound support (Community 360)

    • Posters to support school-wide engagement

    Accelerate includes:

    • School staff trained & supported by YO

    • Program manual/workbook

    • 12 months online resources

    • Webinars & workshops for educators, parents, and community partners

    • Ongoing support from YO team

    • Posters to support school-wide engagement

    Power-Up (Primary & Secondary) includes:

    • Delivered by YO trainers (Primary) or school staff (Secondary)

    • Lesson plans & resources aligned to Australian Curriculum

    • 12 months online access

    • Posters to support school-wide engagement

  • The program can support a cultural shift in schools by helping young people with the tools and strategies to create change in their lives. We work with young people to grow their confidence, improve their self-esteem, enhance their planning skills, strengthen their communication and think about their futures. We consistently hear from our school partners that young people come back into the school environment with a sense of self and purpose. In the classroom, educators report better attendance, reduced behaviour issues, improved academic performance and a more positive learning environment. Young people have reported that the program has a positive impact on their wellbeing, their relationships and their ability to engage with education. We see young people who attend our programs as more likely to gain employment and a clear purpose.

  • Our programs can be tailored to fit the specific needs of your schools depending on your cohort and needs of your young people. We find that having a conversation with interested partners helps to set the program up for success and determine which is right for your school. Please email youth@youthopps.com.au or call us on 08 8240 3133 for a chat.

  • Our evidence-based Personal Leadership Programs and wraparound services are drawn from a range of theories including social learning theory, cognitive behaviour theory, motivation theory, and positive psychology.

  • Parent webinars to help parents understand the teenage brain. Educator resources for both Personal Development and tools to embed learning into the classroom and school culture

What we provide:

    • Targeted intervention program that empowers young people to build confidence, resilience and agency

    • Delivered over one school term to the students who need it most

    • Flexible delivery models tailored to your school's needs

    • Complimentary Year 7 Power-Up program to support transition into secondary school

    • Termly offering designed to complement your school's priorities and strengthen student wellbeing, resilience and leadership

    • Youth Opportunities graduates can access scholarships for two years post-program with over $88k awarded during 2025

    • Exclusive mentoring, leadership and personal development opportunities

    • Annual Adam Scott Foundation University Scholarship, covering 100% of university HECS fees up to $75k

    • Ongoing support for students, educators and families, to maximise long-term outcomes

An Ongoing Partnership

Our commitment doesn't end when the program finishes. Schools, educators and families have access to ongoing resources and support that help sustain positive outcomes.

Your school benefits from:

  • Outcome reporting and impact measurement

  • Ongoing consultation and support

  • Flexible program delivery

  • Continuous evaluation and improvement

Creating lasting impact, together

Building Confidence.
Creating Agency.

We don't simply help young people feel more confident. We help them change the trajectory of their lives.

By strengthening personal agency, students are better equipped to overcome barriers, stay engaged in learning and make positive choices that extend well beyond the classroom.

  • “Thanks to Youth Opportunities, I’ve discovered that I want to help others. I want to become a police officer - to be there for people when they are scared, uncertain, or going through the hardest moments of their lives. Now that the program is coming to an end, I know I’ll never forget the lessons I’ve learned, the skills I’ve gained, or the confidence to rise above negativity. I will never stop growing, and I’ll keep changing for the better.”

    Personal Leadership Program graduate

  • "The webinar was great! As a first-year teacher with an engineering background, I joined for professional development to better understand students - not just teach content, but also improve engagement, behaviour management, and differentiation. I'd love to attend more session as I'm seeking a learning community like this."

    Educator

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