Islamic Museum of Australia

Youth program · Years 9–12

Future Leaders Program

The Islamic Museum of Australia’s Future Leaders Program invites young Muslims in Years 9–12 to a 10 week program that empowers youth through skill development, recreational activities and community building.

The program

Ten Fridays, one cohort.

The program runs on Friday evenings from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, facilitated by George Green, a Youth Empowerment Specialist with a diverse background in youth work and community engagement, and Jacquie Bourtzis, a former teacher and the museum’s Education Manager.

Who
Young Muslims in Years 9–12
When
Fridays, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Started
Friday 1 August 2025
Length
10 weeks
Deposit
$100, with 50% returned on 80% completion of the program
Young people taking part in the Future Leaders Program

01

Leadership skills

Participants develop leadership skills that will benefit them for life.

02

Activities and networking

Weekly recreational activities, and the chance to connect with like-minded Muslims.

03

Meals

Dinner is provided every week.

Every week

More than a workshop.

Sessions mix skill building with recreation, so participants get to know each other while they learn. Dinner is provided each week.

  • Escape rooms
  • Trivia
  • Games and quizzes
  • Podcasts
  • Debates and discussions
  • Guest speakers

Facilitators

Who runs the sessions.

A youth empowerment specialist and the museum’s Education Manager.

Select a facilitator to read their biography.

Get in touch

Ask us about the program.

A $100 deposit is required, and 50% is returned on 80% completion of the program.

This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Social Cohesion Measures Grant, to support the Australian Palestinian, Muslim and other communities affected by the Hamas–Israel conflict. The grant supports an integrated and cohesive multicultural Australia.

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