Now in its third successful year, this initiative aims to cultivate and empower leaders at the grassroots level.
The program offers participants a hands-on learning experience designed to nurture personal leadership qualities, foster practical knowledge, and establish a supportive network of like-minded individuals.
“There’s a pervasive myth about leadership, and who gets to be a leader,” Program Coordinator Mary Hoodless said.
“The facts are that you don’t need to be a born leader, nor do you have to be in a specific role or act in a certain way for your leadership to qualify.
“Leadership is for everyone, it’s something you learn, and often you learn it informally simply by doing. If you’re involved in a local group or club, the chances are you’re already leading in your community.
“I have seen established leaders, club presidents, committee members and group representatives, all sincerely declare that they are not a leader, that they are just a person getting on with getting things done. But on the contrary, that’s what community leadership is.
“And moreover, that is what the Fischer Community Leadership Program is all about: bringing people together who are involved in community capacity building and providing them with the opportunity to increase their skills and confidence to effectively support their communities.”
The program will unfold as a two-day immersive workshop in Urana, ensuring accessibility and maximising impact. Participants will engage with local leaders, explore their unique strengths, delve into community project management, and refine their project ideas.
Ms Hoodless highlighted the tangible outcomes achieved by past participants, ranging from securing grants to launching community projects like park runs and festive events.
Scheduled for Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, the Urana workshop will be followed by two shorter Zoom sessions.
Applications close on Sunday, March 3, with limited spaces available. While the program fee is $60, flexibility is offered upon request.
Interested individuals can apply through the AVCL website: https://avclp.org.au/fischer-community-leadership-program/.
The program is delivered by Alpine Valleys Community Leadership in collaboration with Federation and Greater Hume Councils, auspiced by the Border Trust, and supported by grant funding from the NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5.
For inquiries and further information, please contact Program Coordinator Mary Hoodless at fischercommunityleadership@gmail.com or 0428 104 482
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