The Young Leaders for Social Justice is a one week residential program at Trinity College, The University of Melbourne, which aims to develop the leadership skills associated with grassroots movements for social justice such as equality, democracy and transformation in young people. With its focus on social justice and critical enquiry the program will encourage students to strive beyond the typical student leadership role to make a difference in their wider community.
Students will:
• Be equipped with the skills to become effective change agents
• Learn how to make a difference as citizens and community leaders
• Develop understanding through active participation with visiting lecturers and guests, self-initiated work and engagement with community organisations
Guest Speakers include:
• Julian Burnside OA, QC
• Zoe Whyatt, General Manager SecondBite, Food for People in Need
• Dr Kerry Arabena, Chief Executive Lowitja Institute
• Dr Faye Bendrups
Case Studies include:
• Rooms for Refugees
• The Oasis (Salvation Army homelessness project)
• Mahboba's Promise
Activities include:
• Parliament House role play and tour
• Circus training at the National Institute of Circus Arts to develop confidence and push boundaries
• Short film production on the theme of homelessness
• Group project - groups will take on the role of an NGO with a proposal to government/funding institutions on a project in one of the key learning areas.
Scholarships available
There are a number of full and half scholarships for Australian students.
For more information please go to www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/young_leaders or email summerschools@trinity.unimelb.edu.au
