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Gap Year​

This gap year is not just a break; it’s a launching pad for the rest of your life, aligned with Jesus in your future studies, career or ministry. 

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As global youth mission practitioners we are uniquely placed to walk alongside you in your relationship with Jesus, while preparing you to engage with the world around you. 

This program is all about learning how to be with Jesus, become like Him, and do what He did. Our hope and prayer is that this Gap Year will equip you to live a life shaped by the practices and the teachings of Jesus.

If you have any enquiries or questions about the registration process please reach out to our Gap Year Coordinator at gapyear@younglife.org.au

FAQs

​How do I sign up for the full 12 months?

​The application process is the same regardless of whether you would like to apply for six months or twelve months. During the online registration process, you will be asked if you are registering for six months or twelve months.

Is the training accredited?

No. However, the teaching staff are distinguished seminary graduates who also have a wealth of practical ministry experience in various fields. The learning journey is a blend of both higher education and vocational education.

​What happens at the end of Gap Year?

Your experiences and learning will set you up perfectly to join Young Life staff in local areas around Australia, funding dependent.

 

Alternatively, you can stay on as a volunteer with Young Life or move on to your next ministry adventure, wherever God leads you!

Can I enrol from overseas?

Gap Year is a fantastic opportunity for young adults from other countries to live and do ministry in Australia. You will make life-long friends, experience Australian culture and be stretched to discover your identity in Christ. If you are enrolling from overseas, you will need to apply for a working holiday visa.

​When is payment due for the Armidale
accommodation?

Participants who choose to live at the Young Life accommodation in Armidale will need to pay a $1000 AUD deposit two weeks before the semester begins. The remaining balance must be paid in full before the mid-semester break.

Can I move to Armidale if I am a domestic applicant?

Absolutely. The accommodation is available to both domestic and international applicants.

What is the accommodation like? How long can I stay?

Kirkwood House in Armidale is an old seminary building, complete with a round tower. It is cold in winter, but it has good heating in most rooms. It has a large, sunny common room, dining room, and kitchen. Accommodation is typically twinshare with a roommate of the same gender. The house has shared shower and toilet facilities.

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Accommodation costs are $3,000 AUD per sixmonth program. In addition to lodging during the program dates, Gappies will have access to the accommodation for a full week before and after the program.
 

INTAKE FORM

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Birthday
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Month
Year
Gender
Female
Male
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At Young Life, it is our goal to help accommodate for all participants as best we can; hence, we ask this clarification so we can find out how we can help make your Gap Year the best, and to make sure everyone can feel comfortable participating in the program.

 

If you have any questions about this, please get in touch with your local Young Life staff member or email us at gapyear@younglife.org.au

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent?
Yes
No
Multi-line address
Young Life Association (if any)
Do you regularly attend church?
Yes
No
I was referred to Young Life Gap Year by
I was referred to Young Life Gap Year by
I am interested in joining the following program
Semester 1 2027
Semester 2 2027
Both Semesters 1 & 2 2027
Where would you prefer to undertake this program?
I'd like to live at Kirkwood House and be part of the Armidale Young Life community
I'm already part of my local area Young Life community and plan on serving here
Other
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
MEDICAL & ALLERGY DETAILS

If you don't possess Medicare please specify "N/A" in your response

Expiry Date
Day
Month
Year

If you don't possess Medicare please specify "N/A" in your response

Please indicate whether you live with any of the following health conditions

Are you presently living with any illness, injury, or disability that may impact your ability to participate in the Adventurous Outdoor Activities that will be facilitated by Young Life Australia as part of this program? If yes, please provide details.

 

Activities include (but not limited to): swimming, hiking, water sports, canoeing, archery tag, bike riding

Please check the box where appropriate or leave box blank

Please list Medication, Dosage and Self Administer Y/N or enter “none”

Dietaries
Swimming Ability
Can't
Fair
Weak
Strong

To the best recollection please tell us what it was and if you enjoyed it.

RISK AND OBLIGATIONS

Throughout Young Life Australia’s gap year program participants will periodically be given the opportunity to voluntarily participate in Adventurous Outdoor Activities facilitated by the organisation. Adventurous Outdoor Activities coordinated by Young Life Australia are delivered by qualified outdoor guides who plan and facilitate these activities in accordance with organisational policies that are benchmarked against industry standards. Gap year participants are not obligated to participate in these activities. Gappies who participate in these activities do so as voluntary participants who are aware of the risks and their obligations.

 

Acknowledgement of Risk and Obligations

This acknowledgement of risks applies to all Adventurous Outdoor Activities I may undertake as a Young Life Gap Year Participant - be that as either a adult volunteer or program participant. I am aware that my voluntary participation in Outdoor Activities and intensive events facilitated by Young Life Australia’s qualified outdoor guides and staff, that these events or activities will expose me to risks such as injury, illness, death and loss of or damage to my property. Typical risks may include but are not limited to hyperthermia, hypothermia, slipping on loose or icy surfaces, slipping on rocks, falling rocks, exposure, snake bite, bee stings and other insect attacks, burns, drownings, stepping into unseen holes, accidents during vehicle travel, navigation errors and becoming lost.

 

To minimise risks, I will endeavour to ensure that:

  1. Prior to participation in an Adventurous Outdoor Activity or Intensive, facilitated by Young Life Australia, I will read the relevant generic activity description, which provides a detailed description of the activity, including any potential risks.

  2. I will read the program specific activity planning information which is provided to me by Young Life Australia to ensure that it is within my capabilities to participate.

  3. I will inform Young Life Australia of any changes to my contact information and/or my medical information should any of these details change.

  4. I carry food, water, medication, and equipment appropriate for the activity.

  5. I will advise the outdoor guide/s or coordinator if I am taking any medication or have any physical or other limitation that might affect my participation in the activity or program.

  6. I will make every effort to remain with the rest of the party during the activity.

  7. I will advise the outdoor guide/s or coordinator of any concerns I am having, and

  8. I will comply with all reasonable instructions of the national organisation, its staff and their qualified outdoor guides.

INDEMNITY AND CONSENT

Please read carefully and provide your consent.

Medical Consent: I consent to medical, hospital, rescue procedures and care while engaged in an activity or camp as part of this program.
Agree
Disagree
Activities Consent: I consent to my taking part in program activities, including water sports, hiking and other adventure activities.
Agree
Disagree
Disclaimer: I accept the program disclaimer covering injury, illness and loss of personal property, and hereby release and exempt the organisers, sponsors, and all other persons involved in the organisation of the Young Life.
Agree
Disagree
Discipline: If my behaviour is deemed by the organisers to be inappropriate or compromises the safety and/or health of other participants as part of the program, then Young Life reserves the right to adhere to their Code of Conduct and Misconduct Policy.
Agree
Disagree
Media Consent: Young Life may take photos &/or video footage at Young Life activities and or part of this program and use for promotional purposes. Tick the box below if you agree to photos or footage of your person being used.
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Your privacy: I consent to Young Life collecting and using my information under its Privacy Policy.
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