Leadership resources

An article blending leadership theory with practice through explicit teaching of communication and social skills for student leaders, including speech writing and active listening.

Offers professional development tailored to applied learning educators, supporting classroom practice through events and resources.

A curated list of leadership games and exercises that build communication, adaptability, trust and creativity. Includes printable scenarios for high school students.

Project Santiago is a year 10 leadership curriculum designed to build confidence and capability before students take on senior roles. Run as an elective subject, it’s fully resourced with videos, lesson plans, and activities that teachers can deliver directly or adapt to suit their context. Unit 1 focuses on leadership foundations, while Unit 2 uses design thinking to help students create social change projects. The program is scaffolded to support both student engagement and teacher capacity, recognising that leadership takes time, not just a badge.

Develops students' leadership skills aligned to the Australian curriculum, covering teamwork and decision-making.

A 45-minute lesson plan teaching what active listening is and why it matters. Includes a warm-up game, audio story, and partner activity to practice listening.

This collection of design thinking “method cards” from Stanford d.school offers a practical, accessible way to introduce students to the tools and mindsets behind human-centred problem solving. Each card includes a method (e.g. Empathy Map, How Might We, Rapid Prototyping) with a short explanation and tips for use. Ideal for student leadership teams tackling real-world challenges or developing action projects.