- What's it about?
- How to register
- What's involved?
- Where and when
- Who can apply?
- Costs
- Participant benefits
- What we offer and what we expect
- Am I ready? Leadership Readiness Assessment
- Past participants
What's it about?
FaHCSIAs Indigenous Leadership Program aims to develop the leadership capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, women and youth aged 18 years and over.
Since the program commenced in 2004, over 5,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have participated in a program, embarking on a personal leadership journey to develop the skills to become strong leaders within their families and communities.
Participants on the program benefit from an interactive learning environment where they are supported to develop a vision for the future and encouraged to engage in planning to achieve that vision. They learn more about themselves, meet new people, share ideas, develop new skills and gain unique experiences to grow their potential as leaders.
The program aims to achieve this through:
- Inspiring you to reach your highest potential
- Encouraging you to share a positive vision for Indigenous people
- Supporting you to gain knowledge and skills and unique experiences
- Empowering your personal leadership journey and supporting you to mentor upcoming leaders
- Providing you with the skills to help you reach your goals and aspirations and inspire and help those around you.
The Indigenous Leadership Program encourages participants to continue their journey in becoming inspiring and effective leaders who will make a positive difference to the lives of Indigenous Australians.
The Indigenous leadership Program contributes to the Government’s priorities in building governance and leadership as one of the seven building blocks to Closing the Gap in Indigenous life outcomes.
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How to register
Registrations for the 2011-2012 Indigenous Leadership Program have closed and all places have now been filled. We would like to thank all those who have taken the time to register for the program.
A number of workshops are being developed for the 2012-2013 Indigenous Leadership Program and details regarding these workshops will be posted online on this page over the coming months.
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What's involved?
The Indigenous Leadership Program is another step in your leadership journey of becoming an inspiring and effective leader who will make a positive difference to the lives of Indigenous people.
As a participant, you will have the chance to meet and work with Indigenous people from across Australia to participate in leadership activities, discuss Indigenous issues and develop important networks. You will participate in activities such as:
- Group and one-on-one discussions
- Vision and goal setting
- Listening exercises
- Planning activities
- Personal reflection and individual activities
- Working with leadership facilitators and much more.
Leadership development is challenging and at times confronting and you will receive assistance from committed facilitators and project officers who will support you to meet these challenges.
Find out more about past participants that have completed the Leadership Program.
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Where and when
We will advertise the date of our next available Program when it becomes available. Please keep checking this page for updates.
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Who can apply?
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and men, including young people aged 18 years and over can apply.
If you are someone who is already making a difference in your community, then this program is for you.
Anyone who has previously participated in a FaHCSIA National Indigenous Leadership Program is not eligible to apply.
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Costs
FaHCSIA will arrange and cover all travel, meals and accommodation costs associated with participation in the program.
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Participant benefits
As a participant, you will benefit from an interactive learning environment. You will be supported to develop a vision for the future and you will be encouraged to engage in planning to achieve that vision. You will learn more about yourself. You will meet new people, make new friends, share ideas, and develop new skills and gain unique experiences to grow your potential as a leader.
The program will support you in developing skills in the following areas:
- Understand yourself as a leader
- Vision and goal setting
- Confidence building
- Wellbeing
- Networking
- Advocacy and representation
- Conflict management
- Negotiation skills
- Financial management
- Community participation (resources, action and leadership)
- Communication and community engagement
- Conducting community meetings and follow-up.
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What we offer and what we expect
What we offer you:
- Leading-edge leadership thinking.
- Flexible program structures that allow you to focus on issues that have a specific relevance to you.
- Supportive and highly motivated facilitators and support staff.
- The opportunity for you to build on your existing skills and experience.
- Our respect for you and belief in your abilities.
What we expect from you:
- Your availability and participation in all components of the program.
- Your commitment to working collaboratively and respectfully with other participants, facilitators and support staff.
- Your commitment to participate in a healthy and productive working environment for the duration of the program.
- Your participation in a leadership activity.
- Self-respect and belief in your potential.
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Am I ready? Leadership Readiness Assessment
This Readiness Assessment is a tool to help you decide whether you are ready to participate in the Indigenous leadership development we deliver. It is for you to use as an informal guide only and does not need to be returned with your registration form.
Privacy
The Indigenous Leadership Program has in place privacy safeguards which acknowledge and respect your rights. Information is collected for the purpose of reviewing registrations for participation in the Indigenous Leadership Program. The information provided will only be used for the purpose of reviewing registrations, advising results and any other communications as required.
FaHCSIA will not disclose personal information to any third party unless it is required by or authorised under law or with express consent.
Contact us
For more information about available opportunities and how to register, contact Leadership Delivery Branch on 1800 249 873 (free call) or email indigenousleadership@fahcsia.gov.au
Call us today to discuss your interest in the Indigenous Leadership Program.
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