
Do you want to improve your leadership skills, connect with like-minded people, and make a difference in the community?
The Community Leadership Program is a Council funded program that provides community with an opportunity to build on their leadership skills and capacity for both personal and professional development as a leader in the community.
Applications are now open. Applications must be received by midnight on Monday 31 March 2025.
Overview
This program is intended for existing and emerging leaders in the community who wish to develop and up-skill their leadership capacity. The Community Leadership Program is a Council funded program delivered from May through to August 2025, with the capacity to take on 20 new participants.
The program requires a time commitment of approximately seven three-hour sessions, plus launch, graduation and optional mentoring support, and will include workshops on:
- Program launch and technology session
- Workshop 1 – Communication Preferences
- Workshop 2 – Community Leadership
- Workshop 3 – Public Speaking
- Workshop 4 – Goal Setting & Monitoring
- Workshop 5 – Understanding Community & Diversity
- Workshop 6 – Reflection & Resilience
- Workshop 7 – Participant Presentations
- Graduation
Community Leadership Program 2025
How to apply
To apply for the Community Leadership Program in 2025, please complete the online application form via the button below.
Applications must be received by midnight on Monday 31 March 2025.
* You must be 18 years or over to participate.




Testimonials
For further questions on the Community Leadership Program please contact Council on (03) 5832 9700 or email communityadmin@shepparton.vic.gov.au.