Advance is a fun way to get actively involved in your local community, develop your leadership skills and have some fun.

If you’re in years 7 to 12 and at a Victorian Government secondary school, find out from your teachers if your school participates in Advance.

What can I do in Advance?

Advance is broken down into five areas: 

  • a community project or series of volunteering activities 
  • recognised training
  • learning modules in community, communication and project management
  • decision-making
  • recognition and celebration

What sort of Advance activities will I do?

There's a whole range of activities you can do: 

  • participate in a conservation program
  • get involved with the emergency services
  • help your local Surf Life Saving association
  • help the Red Cross
  • undertake animal welfare projects
  • run a community radio program
  • conduct sports clinics for primary school students.

Benefits of Advance

We hope that by participating in this program:

  • you will develop skills to bring to your community
  • you will get involved in community activities
  • communities will support your engagement and participation
  • you will have something great to add to your resume or university or TAFE application. 

If this sounds interesting to you, ask your school if it's involved in the Advance program.