The program is aimed to develop community leaders within the municipality who wish to increase their leadership potential and influence within the community.
The workshops will be interactive, skill based and fun! Participants will work together to manage community based projects over the course of the program. Workshop content includes:
- Leadership, understanding self and others
- Leadership and team building
- Communication skills and advocacy
- Goal setting and creating action plans
- Public speaking and working with the media
- Networking and creating partnerships
- Grant seeking and submission writing
- Good governance
- Managing change and resilience
Participants will be matched to a mentor who will meet with them regularly throughout the program.
Greater Shepparton Director Community Kaye Thomson encouraged people from across the municipality to apply.
“We are seeking applications from all sectors in our community; volunteers, committee representatives, anyone who is interested in gaining leadership skills for both their own benefit and the benefit of Greater Shepparton.” Ms Thomson said.
2014 program participant Susanne Bennett said the program provided an opportunity to meet community leaders and be inspired by their work and achievements.
“The course enabled participants to gain insight into grant writing, project management, good governance and a better understanding of the Council and their associated funding platforms. The personal and professional learning opportunities provided by this course flow on to facilitate positive community interactions and outcomes into the future.” Ms Bennett said.
The program will commence in May and finish in November 2015. The program requires participants to commit approximately three hours for workshops, one hour for your mentor and approximately three hours for collaborative community project time per fortnight. Most workshops will be held on Wednesday evenings however there will be two workshops held on a Sunday.
An information session will be held on Wednesday 15 April from 6pm at the Council office for anyone interested in finding out more information.
Applications should be submitted by Wednesday 22 April. For more information, contact Council’s Neighbourhoods Department on (03) 5832 9700. Application forms are available on Council’s website greatershepparton.com.au/community-leadership-program
