The Club supports the following Rotary Youth Programs
Rotary International Youth Exchange
Twelve months in a foreign country with board and accommodation provided by host families is offered by Rotary International to all students completing their TEE in year 12 Their principal purpose will be to act as Youth Ambassadors for Australia. Students will be given the opportunity to experience first hand different cultures and lifestyles. At the same time they will be informing their host community of the Australian way of life and building better international understanding and goodwill. These are the key objectives of this program. Travel expenses are paid by the parents of the student although financial constraints should not deter applicants as limited funding is available. Follow the link below to see if you qualify and to find out more about the application process.
More General Information Click Here and return to this website to register.
Closing date for 2012 applications to go on Exchange year in January 2013 is 31 March 2012.
If you are in Mandurah or the Peel Region, please contact the Rotary Club of Mandurah City and want to talk to someone about Youth Exchange or seek club sponsorship please contact Sue Kirke at the Rotary Club of Mandurah City via this link Youth Contact.
Completed Forms are to be with Sue by 31 March 2012.
Downloads:
Brochure (PDF file): Click Here
Application form (Word Doc): Click Here
Rotaract
A new project aimed at establishing a Rotaract club in Mandurah for young people aged 18-30. For more information - Click Here
RYPEN - Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment
The Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment is a three day seminar for participants aged between 14 – 16 years of age. Awardees are sponsored and paid for by Rotary Clubs. RYPEN targets everyday young adults who have not yet experienced leadership positions. We are not looking for either high achievers or teenagers with behavioral problems. More info Click Here
RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Award
A week long camp for building leadership skills for young adults (18-26 Years)
More info - Click Here
Handicamp
Since 1982, Rotary has been sponsoring a week long, live in camp for 18-35 year olds. Handicamp’s purpose is to pair people with a disability (campers) with able-bodied ‘buddies’ for a week to enjoy activities with, to grow through new experiences and develop greater understanding of others needs and challenges. More info Click Here
National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
The National Youth Science Forum is a two-week program for students moving into Year 12 who are thinking about a career in science, engineering and technology.
The forum is fully residential and takes place in January at the Australian National University, Canberra and at University of WA, Perth. The cost includes travel to and from Canberra or Perth. All activities are fully supervised by student staff and resident Rotary counsellors.
- More information Click Here
(The Rotary Club of Mandurah City is in Rotary District 9465)
Four Way Test speaking competition
The Speech contest aims to:
• provide Year 11 students with the opportunity to compete in public speaking;
• bring the concepts of the Rotary 'Four Way Test' to the attention of secondary
• students; and
• provide Rotary and its 'Four Way Test' with valuable exposure within the community.
Any year 10 student is eligible to enter the contest by applying through their local Rotary Club. Note: that by the time students participate in zone and district finals they will be in year 11. Any topic may be chosen but the speech must refer to the Rotary Four Way Test and centre around any one of the components of the test. Each speech is to be a maximum of six minutes. For More information Click Here
In addition some local club projects include:
Youth Awards - prizes for achievement and citizenship for local schools.
Rotary International Youth Exchange
Twelve months in a foreign country with board and accommodation provided by host families is offered by Rotary International to all students completing their TEE in year 12 Their principal purpose will be to act as Youth Ambassadors for Australia. Students will be given the opportunity to experience first hand different cultures and lifestyles. At the same time they will be informing their host community of the Australian way of life and building better international understanding and goodwill. These are the key objectives of this program. Travel expenses are paid by the parents of the student although financial constraints should not deter applicants as limited funding is available. Follow the link below to see if you qualify and to find out more about the application process.
More General Information Click Here and return to this website to register.
Closing date for 2012 applications to go on Exchange year in January 2013 is 31 March 2012.
If you are in Mandurah or the Peel Region, please contact the Rotary Club of Mandurah City and want to talk to someone about Youth Exchange or seek club sponsorship please contact Sue Kirke at the Rotary Club of Mandurah City via this link Youth Contact.
Completed Forms are to be with Sue by 31 March 2012.
Downloads:
Brochure (PDF file): Click Here
Application form (Word Doc): Click Here
Rotaract
A new project aimed at establishing a Rotaract club in Mandurah for young people aged 18-30. For more information - Click Here
RYPEN - Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment
The Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment is a three day seminar for participants aged between 14 – 16 years of age. Awardees are sponsored and paid for by Rotary Clubs. RYPEN targets everyday young adults who have not yet experienced leadership positions. We are not looking for either high achievers or teenagers with behavioral problems. More info Click Here
RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Award
A week long camp for building leadership skills for young adults (18-26 Years)
More info - Click Here
Handicamp
Since 1982, Rotary has been sponsoring a week long, live in camp for 18-35 year olds. Handicamp’s purpose is to pair people with a disability (campers) with able-bodied ‘buddies’ for a week to enjoy activities with, to grow through new experiences and develop greater understanding of others needs and challenges. More info Click Here
National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
The National Youth Science Forum is a two-week program for students moving into Year 12 who are thinking about a career in science, engineering and technology.
The forum is fully residential and takes place in January at the Australian National University, Canberra and at University of WA, Perth. The cost includes travel to and from Canberra or Perth. All activities are fully supervised by student staff and resident Rotary counsellors.
- More information Click Here
(The Rotary Club of Mandurah City is in Rotary District 9465)
Four Way Test speaking competition
The Speech contest aims to:
• provide Year 11 students with the opportunity to compete in public speaking;
• bring the concepts of the Rotary 'Four Way Test' to the attention of secondary
• students; and
• provide Rotary and its 'Four Way Test' with valuable exposure within the community.
Any year 10 student is eligible to enter the contest by applying through their local Rotary Club. Note: that by the time students participate in zone and district finals they will be in year 11. Any topic may be chosen but the speech must refer to the Rotary Four Way Test and centre around any one of the components of the test. Each speech is to be a maximum of six minutes. For More information Click Here
In addition some local club projects include:
Youth Awards - prizes for achievement and citizenship for local schools.
Youth Projects
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