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Dates: Saturday 10 January to Saturday 17 January 2026
Location: Serpentine, WA
Applications open: Mid 2025
Location: Serpentine, WA
Applications open: Mid 2025

ABOUT ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA)
For over 55 years, RYLA has been growing emerging leaders in WA. This action-packed eight-day leadership and self-awareness program offers participants an opportunity to:
- Build essential leadership and self-awareness skills in a leadership sandbox, designed to help participants thrive
- Connect with like-minded people and forge friendships
- Step out of their comfort zone in a safe environment
- Understand their strengths and weaknesses
- Experience a week filled with exciting, fun activities that are proven to challenge and promote learning and growth
RYLA is an in-person program held at Serpentine Camping Centre, requiring full attendance.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
RYLA is for Western Australians aged 18 to 28 from all backgrounds who want to:
- Level up themselves and have a transformation
- Deep dive into personal and leadership development
- Get clarification on their next chapter in life
- Step out of their comfort zone and make new connections
- Create new mindsets and evolve
- Take a break from everyday life and join us for a week of new, different and fun experiences
The RYLA experience prepares young people to be the best version of themselves, as leaders and people, in their community, profession, and everyday life.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
RYLA is an action-packed, stimulating week-long program that involves physical, adventurous activities, exercises and workshops focused on a range of skills and topics.
Focus areas include:
- Leadership
- Self-awareness
- Communication
- Public speaking
- Goal setting and purpose
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Team dynamics
- Energy management
- Resilience
- Community engagement
As a RYLA graduate, you can expect to come out of the program with:
- A better understanding of your personal values, ambitions and purpose
- Practical takeaways and learnings across a range of focus areas to apply in everyday life
- New perspectives and knowledge of yourself and the world around you
- A network of strong connections and friendships
- A sense of empowerment and ability to contribute fully to your work, social, and/or other communities.
- A renewed passion and zest for life
- Memories to last a lifetime
NEXT STEPS AND APPLICATIONS:
Applications for our 2026 program, held at Serpentine Camping Centre from 10 to 17 January 2026, will open soon.
Applications close 30 November 2025. Participants will undertake a short interview after applications are processed.
Note:
- To participate in RYLA, you must be sponsored by a Rotary Club. Finding a club is easy and clubs are very willing to support participants. See the list of Rotary Clubs in WA at https://rotarywa9423.org.au/clubdirectory/
- We encourage you to apply even without a sponsoring club.
- If you have questions about Rotary sponsorship, or aren’t sure about obtaining a sponsor, please contact us
COST:
RYLA fees cover all accommodation, meals and activities for the week:
- Rotary Club sponsorship: TBC
- Participant contribution: $250 (non-refundable once accepted)
If you need assistance with your participant contribution, please contact us to discuss options.
MORE INFORMATION
Social media:
- Facebook: RYLA WA
- Instagram: @ryla.wa
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