Welcome

🌟 About Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)

For over 55 years, RYLA has been helping young leaders in WA grow into confident, capable, and community-minded individuals.

RYLA is a dynamic eight-day residential program for 18–28 year olds, focused on leadership, self-awareness, and personal growth. It’s a week like no other—filled with engaging workshops, outdoor challenges, and transformative conversations.

Participants will:

🔹 Build leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence in a supportive environment

🔹 Connect with like-minded young people and form lifelong friendships

🔹 Step out of their comfort zone and discover their potential

🔹 Gain insights into their strengths, values, and areas for growth

🔹 Take part in fun, structured activities that encourage real-world learning

Location: Serpentine Camping Centre
Attendance: Full participation in person is required

👥 Who Should Attend?

RYLA is open to Western Australians aged 18–28, from all walks of life. Ideal candidates are those who are:

• Ready for personal transformation

• Curious about leadership and personal development

• Exploring their next step in life or career

• Keen to build confidence, resilience, and purpose

• Looking for a break from the everyday to refocus and recharge

Whether they’re at university, working, or in a gap year—RYLA helps young adults become the best version of themselves, both as people and as future leaders.

🧭 What to Expect

RYLA is hands-on, high-energy, and life-changing. The program combines interactive workshops, physical challenges, team-building exercises, and guest speakers.

Core focus areas include:

• Leadership & Values

• Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence

• Communication & Public Speaking

• Purpose & Goal Setting

• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

• Team Dynamics & Collaboration

• Energy Management & Resilience

• Community Engagement

RYLA Graduates walk away with:
✅ Clarity on their personal goals and leadership style
✅ Practical tools they can use in life and work
✅ A strong network of inspiring peers
✅ Confidence, purpose, and a renewed outlook
✅ Memories—and friendships—for life

📅 Program Dates & Application Info

2026 Program Dates: Saturday 9 – Saturday 16 January 2027
Location: Serpentine Camping Centre, WA
Applications Open Mid 2026

🤝 Rotary Sponsorship

To attend RYLA, participants must be sponsored by a Rotary Club.
Rotary Clubs play a vital role in identifying and supporting future leaders.

We welcome applications from those without a sponsor—we’ll help connect them with a Rotary Club.
🔗 Find a Rotary Club near you: WA Rotary Club Directory

If you have questions about sponsorship or need help arranging one, please contact us.

💰 Program Cost

• Rotary Club Sponsorship: TBC

• Participant Contribution: TBC

All meals, accommodation, and program costs included.

Need help with the participant fee? Let us know—support is available.

🔍 More Information

📱 Follow us on Social Media

• Facebook: RYLA WA

• Instagram: @ryla.wa

📩 Contact Us
Ian Ball – RYLA Program Director
📧 ryla@rotarywa.au
📞 0402 491 139