In this series, Study Melbourne Leadership Labs 4Impact, you will have the opportunity to co-create a team of motivated students all studying in Melbourne and work together to create an innovative solution to a real-world problem. You will learn from a range of amazing facilitators, panellists and guest speakers who will challenge you to turn ideas into results with $5,000 of prizes up for grabs!

You will have the opportunity to work towards 1 of 3 chosen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including:

Education (UNSDG 4)

Focus: Ensure inclusive and quality education (in any/all areas).

Equality (UNSDG 5)

Focus: Gender equality and empowerment (for any/all genders).

Environment (UNSDG 12)

Focus: Sustainable production and consumption (for any product/service).

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Expand your networks, make new friends and find mentors (see below) who can help you grow
Develop the skills that employers value most to give you an advantage in your future career
Have an experience that students describe as "amazing, fun, brilliant"
Create a positive social impact and put your passion into practice
Receive a certificate and a digital badge for LinkedIn to showcase

SNEAK PREVIEW:

Check out some of the top projects from previous years: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1Gvv-uvRmpKR2m0XmU7VB9yVWVwCOZC4C

P .S. See that team pitching above, well they WON the whole competition... check them out receiving their signed certificates and gift bags below...

PROGRAM OF EVENTS:

March 6th, 2025 - Study Melbourne Leadership Labs 4Impact Launch & Team Building at the Jasper Hotel, 489 Elizabeth Street
March 13th, 2025 - Identifying Your Team Purpose & Ideating Solutions
March 20th, 2025 - Innovation & Prototyping
March 27th, 2025 - Branding & Marketing
April 3rd, 2025 - (PANEL) Social Impact Changemakers at the Study Melbourne Hub (Hardware Lane)
April 10th, 2025 - Planning & Partnerships
April 17th, 2025 - How to Pitch Your Project
April 24th, 2025 - Pitch Practice
May 1st, 2025 - Pitch Competition (with GUEST JUDGES) at the Study Melbourne Hub (Hardware Lane)
May 7th, 2025 - Reflections, Feedback, Next Steps & Future Opportunities

Bold events above = in person in Melbourne, non-bold = online via Zoom

[NOTE: Events typically run from 3pm-4:30pm Thursdays - if possible, please avoid a class/work shift at this time]

WHO ARE THE MENTORS?

In 2025, we are thrilled to introduce three sensational mentors who will support you:

Education: Han Na Kwak, Head of Programs at Generations Australia
Equality: Chami Rupasinghe, Founder & Legal Educator at Law Wise Youth
Environment: Usha Iyer-Raniga, Co-Lead at United Nations One Planet Network

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Is there a cost? No. It is free for students thanks to Study Melbourne.

Will you receive a certificate? YES!

Can you invite your friends? YES!

Do I need a team to join? No. You will create a team as part of the project.

If I have a team, can we join together? YES! Just sit together at the launch.

Who will judge the projects? An expert panel (pictured below) will judge your final project and decide who receives the $3000 grand prize, as well as 2x $1000 runner up prizes (redeemable in gift vouchers and/or ongoing coaching for the team).

Will I be supported? YES! Every team receives mentorship from an expert in the field of their UN-SDG.

Will this count towards my university/TAFE/College 'leadership award'? Very likely! Just contact your leadership coordinator and inform them of your involvement. Please refer them to josh@campusconsultancy.org if they have any questions and if they need more information to confirm/deny if your involvement will count towards your official leadership award.

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?

Contact Stephanie Balint from Campus Consultancy at stephanie@campusconsultancy.org

This program is delivered in partnership with Study Melbourne and Campus Consultancy.

Are you ready to commit?

Register by getting your ticket today!
RSVP 'Attending' to this calendar invite (that will be sent to the email you enter when you secure your ticket within 7-days)
Attend the in-person launch event on March 6th 2025!

Will we see you there? Get your ticket today!

Contact the host of Study Melbourne Leadership Labs 4Impact LAUNCH 2025