Youth LEAD is an OzGREEN initiative that is building a national network of leaders who are working locally and beyond to build sustainable resilient communities. Youth LEAD is achieving this through leadership training and mentoring for eco-social projects that forge pathways to sustainable futures. Youth LEAD begins with people learning to be leaders by designing and undertaking their own projects. It brings together personal development, leadership and environmental education, so as participants make a difference to the Planet, they make a difference to themselves, which makes a difference to the Planet.

The program starts with a three day training and action planning residential workshop involving up to 25 participants.

The workshop features skills training in:

·       ecological footprint assessment and lifestyle analysis

·       strategic questioning, deep listening and critical thinking

·       rational and emotional intelligence

·       creative thinking, values and visioning

·       goal setting and action planning for lifestyle changes and eco-social action

·       presentation skills

·       project planning and management