Forgot your password?

This section involves who is paying for you to attend RYLA. If you have been sent by a Rotary Club please select which one has sent you. If a company or private sponsor is sending you to RYLA please provide their details. If you are not sure – fill out the appropriate section and we can arrange for a sponsor for you.

Thank you for taking the time to complete an application for the 2011 RYLA Seminar. A member of the RYLA committee will confirm your place at the Seminar via email. You will then receive further information regarding various requirements for the Seminar.

In the mean time, if you require further information or have any questions, comments or queries please contact a member of the 2011 RYLA committee via the ‘Contact Us’ section of this website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the RYLA Seminar on Saturday 29 January 2011.

Click next to complete your application and logout. You may login later to update your application.

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? – It doesn’t matter to the RYLA Team, but please fill out this section so we can have some insight to your education.

Please attach a passport size photo of yourself. Your photo will be used in the 2011 RYLA Seminar folder and is required for the administration of the RYLA Seminar. (Try to upload the original, not the facebook resized one) but keep it under 4mb.

The RYLA Team need to know – if you have any medical conditions/food allergies and how fit you are?

Please provided a short paragraph (or more if you like) about yourself and how you spend your day to day life.

The 2011 RYLA team would like to get to know you just that little bit better, please use this section of the application to tell us a little bit about yourself.

Thank you for expressing your interest in the 2011 RYLA Seminar.

When completing this online application form please ensure you complete all fields before moving to the next page. The application should only take 10 minutes to complete.

Say hello

RYLA District 9640 – 2011 Team

  • Team Leader Andrew Bradley – 0403 882 928
  • Chairperson Bill White – 0413 334 353
  • Secretary Troy Lawlor – 0408 071 043
  • Postal Address

    RYLA 2011
    Rotary District 9640
    PO Box 1683
    Broadbeach QLD 4218

Ask away – we’re happy to answer your questions:

RYLA 2011 Applications

Thanks for your time. We’ll be in touch soon.

Disctrict 9640 (South East Queensland and North East New South Wales, Australia)

aasdasd

Rotary Youth Leadership Award

WHAT’S COVERED?

  • Leadership Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Personal Development
  • Goal Setting
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Motivation
  • Fitness and Wellbeing
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Finance and Money Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Community Involvement

RYLA is a premier youth leadership development program designed to promote proactivity, personal and professional development of Australian youth who have already been identified with exceptional leadership potential.

RYLA recruits only the highest calibre young people and offers this group the chance to access some of Australia’s most influential and motivational speakers; experts in a variety of fields.

RYLA is hosted by Rotary, a reputable not for profit organisation whose mission is to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and build goodwill and peace in the world. One of Rotary International’s key commitments is to helping young people prepare for the future and to build the next generation of leaders.

Applications

Common Questions

Here are a few questions that get asked a lot. If yours isn’t answered, feel free to ask us

When is RYLA 2011?

The 2011 Seminar is an intensive week long program held from Saturday 29 January – Friday 4 February 2011.

Why choose RYLA?

RYLA is hosted by Rotary, a reputable not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and build goodwill and peace in the world. The RYLA Seminar is designed to build on the existing leadership of participants and encourage further development of leadership skills, talents and abilities. The RYLA Seminar also aims to remind participants of their responsibility to their communities and to the world.

What will RYLA do for you?

RYLA represents the commitment that partner businesses and industry make to their employees and is an indicator of corporate citizenship. Participants return from the RYLA Seminar fully motivated, with a renewed sense of self and emphasis on proactivity, and, as such, add value to the broader organisation/industry to which they belong

What will RYLA do for your employees?

A challenging seven day Seminar, RYLA offers your employees a unique networking opportunity to meet goal oriented and motivated individuals from different backgrounds and to access some of Australia’s most influential and motivational speakers, experts in a variety of fields. Core curriculum utilises workshops and lectures that introduce the fundamentals of effective leadership, character, personal confidence, striving to achieve results, emotional intelligence and leading charge. Your employees will have the opportunity to put their leadership skills into action in practical applications throughout the week.

Who runs RYLA?

In short, people like you. An all volunteer, rotating team of previous attendees. It’s a unique organisation that morphs year by year ensuring a fresh and vibrant energy. We’re also guided by a few old hat Rotarian’s that know the tricks of the trade to make sure the spirit remains the same.

How much does it cost to attend?

The total cost of the 2011 RYLA Seminar is $500 per person. Each Rotary Club within District 9640 is encouraged to sponsor two or more RYLA participants each year. However, organisations that cover the total cost of the program for nominated participants will be guaranteed a place in the program. A maximum of 100 participants are given the opportunity to attend the RYLA Seminar each year. All candidates must meet the selection criteria and complete an application form to be eligible to attend the 2011 RYLA Seminar.

Where is RYLA held?

The 2011 RYLA Seminar is to be held at Koonjewaree Accommodation and Activity Centre, which is situated within Springbrook National Park in the heartland of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, World Heritage Area. Koonjewarre is a magnificent purpose-built conference facility within 40 minutes of the Gold Coast.

How to apply?

Applying for the 2011 RYLA Seminar is easy, simply check out the selection criteria and fill in the online application form or send an email to our Secretary and we can email one to you.

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it; RYLA has positively influenced many young leaders in our local community, check out what they had to say…

Never would I have thought one week could make such a difference. RYLA proved to be a most challenging and rewarding journey.
Timothy Egan | Account Executive, St George Bank | RYLA Awardee 2007
RYLA was a both a challenging and rewarding experience. During the intensive, seven day Seminar, not only did we have access to some of Australia’s most influential speakers but we were given opportunities to put our leadership skills into practical application. RYLA provided me the tools and qualities I needed to become motivated, skilled and confident leader.
Emma Cao | Marketing and Events Coordinator, Ray Group | RYLA Awardee 2007
Whatever you wish for in life, RYLA can get you that bit closer. Stop daydreaming and start doing.
Rick Prince | Web Developer, Spectle | RYLA Awardee 2008
A great opportuntity to grow and learn as a person, develop life long skills and be inspired to be the best you can be!
Josh Innes | Branch Manager, ANZ Banking Group Limited | RYLA Awardee 2009
The opportunity to attend RYLA has been one of the most positive experiences in my life so far. I went to the seminar with little understanding of the concept of RYLA but knew this was going to be the opportunity of a life time. I walked away a better individual, team member and leader.
Dana French | Practice Manager | RYLA Awardee 2009
It is difficult to do the RYLA experience justice with words alone. The seminar is a rollercoaster of emotion and learning that pushes you to challenge yourself and broaden your perspective of the world. At the end of the week you come out with a a greater understanding of yourself, an appreciation for the myriad of opportunities at your feet and the motivation to face them head on. RYLA is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I would recommend to any young person.
Ryan Davis | Management Consultant, Deloitte | RYLA Awardee 2010
I applied to attend RYLA after being harassed by a friend telling me I "must do it". All I can say is, I will follow her orders without question from now on! RYLA was a phenomenal week of my life, it cannot be explained as until you experience it for yourself, you will never understand how this little 'camp' can have such a huge impact. Suffice to say I am smiling, motivated, more positive, made amazing friends and have more belief in myself than I ever thought I would. If the day you are reading this ends in 'Y' you should apply to RYLA!
Jessica McClean | Destination Marketing Officer - Northern Rivers Tourism | RYLA Awardee 2010
RYLA gave me a once off experience of a lifetime, and came at a time that I needed, it has given me more confidence & motivation to achieve more from my life. RYLA helped me boost my self esteem and given me amazing new friends.
Troy Lawlor | Employment Advisor, Mission Australia Employment Services | RYLA Awardee 2008

Are you eligible to attend RYLA?

RYLA applications are open to youth with leadership aspirations and or/experience.

Are you…

  • Aged between 19 and 28?
  • Ready for a new and rewarding experience?
  • Available to attend the week long, 2011 RYLA Seminar Saturday 29 January – Friday 4 February 2011?
  • Have not attended a RYTS (Rotary Youth Transition Seminar) within the past 3 years.
  • Have been out of Secondary School Education for at least 1 year.
  • Preferably be living within Rotary District 9640. Click here for a map of the District.

All good. What’s next?