1. How do I get to go to RYLA?
Email ryla9780@yahoo.com.au include your full name, date of birth, address and phone numbers. Your information will be forwarded to the appropriate sponsor Rotary club for discussion and you can expect a phone call from them very soon.

2. How do I get to the RYLA Seminar?
Your sponsoring Rotary club will discuss transport arrangements with you.  A Rotarian from the club may be available to take you to the seminar and back, or you may prefer to transport yourself.

3. What do I bring to RYLA?
All of your personal belongings for the duration of the seminar – in other words the required amount of jocks and socks and anything else you may like to wear! 

Depending upon the location of the seminar you may also need to bring some sleeping gear.  You will be informed about this in plenty of time.  Please also ensure that you have suitable clothing for the RYLA Presentation Dinner and Concert on the last night of the seminar – no denim or sneakers please. Dress to impress!!!

NOTE For anyone that has musical talent we also encourage you to bring along any instruments, music, props you may have to contribute to our Concert.

4. I am going to RYLA alone and do not know anyone.  Will everyone else know one another?

  No!  The majority of people who come to RYLA do so solo – and therefore have a great opportunity to meet and make new friends.  We can confidently tell you that as well as RYLA being an amazing leadership and personal development program – it is a great social opportunity as well.

5. Does RYLA cost me anything?

  RYLA does not cost participants anything financially – only your time.  All costs of the seminar are borne by your sponsoring Rotary club, except for transport if you are getting there by your own means.  After the seminar finishes you are obligated to go back to your sponsoring Rotary club to give a short presentation on your experience.  That is all we ask of participants – not much for such a great opportunity!

6. What type of accommodation will I be staying in?

  The RYLA seminar is always held in a beautiful location somewhere within District 9780.  Accommodation is in comfortable, single sex dorms.  The main seminar area has picturesque views and an amazing open fire.  The food is awesome!

7. What type of people are chosen to attend RYLA?

The young people who go to RYLA are all aged 18-25 years and either live, work, study or are originally from a location within District 9780 – please refer to the District Map Link.  The program is designed to support those young people who are already in leadership positions either in their workplace, school or community.  However!  It is also for young people who are keen to enhance their skills in this area – in the hope that they may take up a leadership position sometime in the future.  RYLA is beneficial for any young person who wants to personally grow and develop and is prepared to contribute their ideas and life experiences at the seminar.