Indigenous leadership development opportunities
What's it about?
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
How to Register
Past participants
What's it about?
You may have heard FaHCSIA offers leadership development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) people over 18 years old.There is separate training offered for Indigenous women and men. Indigenous young people in particular are encouraged to participate.
The Indigenous Leadership Program has been running since 2004. Excitingly, over 6,000 Indigenous Australians have already participated in leadership development and as a result they have experienced positive changes in their lives and futures.
The purpose of leadership development is to assist you to become a strong leader by:
- 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.
Participating in the Indigenous Leadership Program will enable you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and development that will enhance your leadership abilities for yourself, your family, your community and your nation.
The Indigenous Leadership Program leads Indigenous people to bigger actions and opportunities. It helps emerging and potential leaders on their journey to stronger leadership, which in turn will build stronger families and stronger communities.
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.
Where and when
The new round of leadership development runs from 1 July 2008 until 30 June 2009.There is a calendar of leadership workshops that will be delivered in capital cities and regional locations. When you register you will be notified with the date for your leadership program.
Who can apply?
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and men, including young people aged 18 years or older can apply.If you are someone who is already making a difference in your community, then this program is for you.
Costs
FaHCSIA will arrange and pay travel and accommodation costs associated with participation in the Indigenous Leadership Program.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.
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.
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 - PDF [221kB].
How to register
You can register your interest in the Indigenous Leadership Program by completing the registration form.- Registration Form - PDF [221kB]
Registrations are due by 25 July 2008. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Privacy
FaHCSIA 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.