Developing Young Civic Leaders

Civics and politics education programs that engage, upskill, and empower.


By young people. For young people.

The

Providing tools for engagement through interactive activities

Personalised and localised content that connects to lived experiences

Creating a safe space to start conversations and build confidence

Approach

Engage Workshop

A focus on developing tools to engage with policymakers and push for change on local, state and federal issues. 

⏲️ - 90 minutes

🧍 - Up to 35 young people

🏫 - For ages 13-18

Vote Workshop

Focus on preferential and proportional voting systems, misinformation & bias, and how governments work. 

·   60 minutes

·   Up to 50 young people

·   For ages 16-25

Run Workshop

Intro to election campaigning, stories of young leaders, and information about getting involved in political parties & systems. 

·   60 minutes

·   Up to 25 young people

·   For ages 16-35

Our Workshops

Lobby Workshop

A workshop to upskill young people in effective government relations and issue based campaigning.

⏲️ - 90 minutes

🧍 - Up to 35 young people

🏫 - For ages 13-25

Want something specific?

All workshops can be customised to suit your group’s focus and requirements, using a combination of the workshops above or something brand new.

“The workshop had quite an effect! The Year 12 students found the presentation engaging and learned about the importance of their voice in politics and the logistical functioning of our system. I would be very keen to have this presentation as a regular feature in our program."

Teacher - Beaconhills College

“The workshop was very educational and fun”

Student - Albert Park College

“Wonderful session, great activities!”

Teacher - Princes Hill Secondary

Our Impact

pre-workshop: 4.8/10

felt confident with how to vote and what to do at election time

post-workshop: 7.1/10

Confidence to engage in politics improved by 48%

Based on feedback from young people who attended our workshops

felt comfortable discussing politics openly

90%

Join the following schools & youth groups

  • We can run our workshops anywhere in Victoria, Queensland or New South Wales, however, greater distances may incur travel fees.

  • We ask for a donation to Run 4 It in return for the running of our workshops. We’re flexible on what this looks like and can usually work with your budget.

  • Yes!

  • Shoot s an email through to info@run4it.org