Established in 1991, the Australian Student Leadership Conference (ASLC) is a three-day residential conference, uniting student leaders from their regions across Australia. In 2027, ASLC presents an important opportunity for newly elected student leaders to be empowered with the skills and confidence to implement exciting initiatives and create cultural changes to make their school and broader community a better place. yLead continually enhances its experiences to reflect the growth and evolution of societal issues and leadership challenges that young people face; making our experiences memorable, relevant and incredibly engaging.

Student leaders return from the conference:

• Empowered with a stronger sense of self-awareness, self-worth & self-belief

• Prepared with essential skills & tools to effectively lead

• Motivated to make a difference in their school & community

• Equipped with clear goals & action plans

• Connected to a powerful network of young leaders from across Australia

South East Queensland
7 – 9 Jan 2027 | Cromwell College, University of Queensland, St Lucia

North Queensland
13 – 15 Jan 2027 | TBC (Normally held at Saints Catholic College, JCU, Townsville)

South Australia
13 – 15 Jan 2027 | Nunyara Conference Centre, Belair

Victoria
22– 24 Jan 2027 | University College, University of Melbourne, Parkville

Below is an insight into Day 1 of the 3 Day Conference. To access the full agenda, please click here.

How do I register my students?
To register your students for this unique opportunity, please complete the registration by clicking ‘Register Now’ above. yLead will provide a link for students to provide dietary, medical and other personal information closer to the event.

Who will be looking after the students?
The yLead team will supervise students throughout the entire conference experience. Males and females will be housed in separate, supervised accommodation overnight. Students requiring leave from the conference will need to provide written permission from their parent/guardian.

As a staff member, am I required to attend?
School staff are not required to attend the event. However, we are more than happy to welcome you throughout the conference. We strongly encourage staff/executives and families to attend ASLC on Day 3. On this day conference participants will be led through a vision and goal setting workshop. It is a great opportunity for you to sit down with your students and work together on building a strong 12 month leadership vision for your school.

Can I send students that have not or may not be elected into leadership positions?
Yes! ASLC is an incredible experience for all senior students. The conference equips all senior students with great strategies to maximise their final year of high school.

Do names of students need to be known at time of registration?
No. You can simply register the numbers of students who will attend; specific names and student details are due in November.

Is there a maximum or minimum number of students I can register?
No. It is however a great conference for a number of student leaders to experience together. Schools send anywhere from 4 elected leaders to a pool of 21 students. When a group of students experience ASLC together they become a more united team that has a greater ability to implement their ideas and share their knowledge with others back at school.

Does yLead have a COVID Safe plan in place?
The safety of all staff and students is always yLead’s main priority. yLead’s COVID safe plan aligns with government recommendations and works closely with conference venues to be adaptable to any changes and updates. All attending students, guest speakers and yLead Team members will be required to fill out a health declaration prior to their onsite registration. Each venue currently has restrictions on capacity, we recommend being swift in confirming your registration so you don’t miss out. If you wish to peruse our COVID Safe Plan please contact us.

What happens if the conference gets cancelled due to government restrictions?
If the conference does need to be cancelled due to government restrictions, yLead will provide an alternative experience online. Details on how to participate in this event will be communicated to students and educators via email and sms.

Here are some of our past speakers:

Krushnadevsinh (Kano) Ravalji Founder of Third Culture 

Award-winning advocate and speaker, Kano works with young people and multicultural communities to promote inclusion, equity and leadership. Kano worked with the North Melbourne Football Club to encourage multicultural people to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations and conducted research with the Australian National University and UNICEF into the experiences of young people with institutionalised racism. Currently, Kano is on a mission to share his message of inclusion all across the world and encourage others to join him in creating a more just and accepting world!

Jack Growden| Founder of LiteHaus International