Interested Young people who live, go to school or work in the City of Melville are invited to contact the Club’s Youth Director for more information about the following opportunities.
The forum takes place in January at the University of Western Australia or at the Australian University in Canberra. The cost includes travel to and from the location and accommodation if required. All activities are fully supervised by student staff and Resident Rotary Counsellors.
The NYSF helps students in Year 12 who wish to follow careers in science, engineering and technology by introducing them to research and researchers, by encouraging the achievement of excellence in all their undertakings and by helping to develop their communication and interpersonal skills. It also fosters discussion of and interest in major national and global issues ans emphasises the importance of maintaining continuing active interest in sport, arts and music.
In the January program the NYSF places equal emphasis on pure research and engineering in both the physical and biological sciences. However, in the human biology fields the emphasis is on biomedical research and biotechnology rather than medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy or similar professions.
Rotary in WA Driver Education is a program adopted by Rotary Clubs in both Districts 9455 and 9465. It is the strong preference of WA Police, RAC, and other supporting organisations that a common approach across WA be implemented and that it be subject to continuous improvement.
The program runs over one day for ideally about 180 students from Year 10 or 11 and is conducted at the RAC DTEC or other suitable location approved by the Joint RWADE Committee. The program comprises six different educational sessions.
The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is a challenging 7 day programme which provides a unique opportunity for leadership skills development. Rotary is seeking young people between the ages of 18 and 28 who have the talent, energy and motivation to discover their leadership potential!.
RYLA is for young adults with proven leadership experience and potential leaders from diverse backgrounds. Whether they are a secondary school student, university student, or young professional, RYLA provides a unique opportunity to learn, grow, have fun, and make new friends. The RYLA experience prepares young people to be leaders in their community, profession, and other facets of everyday life.
The seminar program has a strong focus on personal and leadership development. It will assist participants to become aware of their own strengths and weaknesses, to understand the basics of leadership and to apply this knowledge to develop their leadership capabilities.
Are empowered to contribute more fully to their work, social, and/or other communities.
RYLA provides a fun and stimulating environment. It's a place for them to try new things, make new friends, learn about themselves and others - and have fun!
Challenge their mental toughness and critical thinking.
The costs for next January's seminar have not yet been finalised. However previously costs have been in the order of $170 from applicant and $710 from the sponsoring Rotary Club.
A brochure and the application form for the next Camp will be available shortly.