A Message from the Prime Minister The National Young Leaders Days are an opportunity to bring together many young Australians who are leaders among their peers now, and who will in future years lead our community - whether in business, government, sports, the arts, or in community organisations. I am delighted to know that such a large number of students from across Australia are participating in The National Young Leaders Days. These days are a wonderful opportunity to focus young leaders on how they can develop their character, talents and skills that will make them effective and inspirational leaders now and in the future. More... For messages from other Australian leaders click here. The Halogen Global Challenge! GREAT NEWS!  In 2010 we are excited to  be teaming up with one of the world's leading aid organisations -  WORLD VISION! World Vision has been engaging young people in global leadership issues since before it was cool. We are excited to be working with them on a new project for primary schools to be held in conjunction with the 2010 National Young Leaders Days. The Halogen Global Challenge is going to be incredible so stay tuned for more details! The 2009 Halogen Leadership Project – Winners Announced! Primary school students across the nation have competed in an ambitious project to develop a digital presentation about a leader that has inspired them and made a positive difference in Australia. The winner of the 2009 Halogen Leadership Project is Avalon Public School of North Sydney, who submitted a presentation about their local hero, Craig Goozee, founder of the cancer charity A2B4C. The charity, which sees Craig complete marathons to raise money for the Children’s Institute of Cancer, was set up in the midst of his young daughter Jessica’s two-year battle with bone cancer, before the disease took her life in 1999, aged nine. Students at Avalon Public School labeled their project The Man Who Will Do Anything For Anyone and shared Jessica’s journey and courage along with that of her Dad and family. The school has also raised thousands of dollars for A2B4C and has plans to continue to support the charity.  Runners up entries were from The Hills Grammar School and Greenwich Public School. All three schools have won Apple Macintosh Laptop Computers for their winning entries. Congratulations to our winners and everyone that participated in the 2009 Halogen Leadership Project! The National Young Leaders Days The National Young Leaders Days have become one of the largest and most significant student leadership events in Australia. Students attend from government, Catholic and Independent schools. Many travel from the country and remote areas to attend. To find out more about these events click on one of the links below. Subscribe to the HalogenPodcast! Australia Melbourne Friday, 12th March 2010 For Primary Students more info Sydney Monday, 15th March 2010 For Primary Students more info Brisbane Friday, 26th March 2010 For Primary Students more info Perth Monday, 29th March 2010 For Primary Students more info Adelaide Tuesday, 30th March 2010 For Primary Students more info