Future leaders step up

Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Collin Ross encourages all aspiring and emerging leaders to apply for the 2018 Cardinia Community Leadership Program. 175633_01

By Kyra Gillespie

The Cardinia Shire Council is on the hunt for the township’s next generation of leaders.

Applications are now open for the 2018 Cardinia Community Leadership Program, encouraging emerging leaders to step up to the challenge.

Delivered through a partnership between Council and Leadership Victoria, the program helps develop leadership skills and community participation.

Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Collin Ross said the free program provides up to 20 participants with an opportunity to grow their leadership skills and networks, and learn from the experiences and advice of a host of guest speakers, local leaders, and program alumni.

“This program covers a wide range of topics that will assist participants to build their capacity as leaders within their local neighbourhoods, groups or organisations. Participants can hone their skills in setting and achieving goals, becoming better problem solvers and innovators, and learn how to best collaborate with others,” Cr Ross said.

“I would encourage all aspiring and emerging leaders within Cardinia Shire to apply.

“If you are passionate about your community and are ready to learn, connect, and grow so that you can confidently and competently lead the way to a better future for your community, then this is an opportunity you cannot pass up.”

The six-month course, which runs from June to November, is designed to prepare participants for success in their community leadership roles.

This includes learning how to effectively contribute to decision-making processes, think creatively and logically about addressing community challenges at the local level, and how to strengthen relationships through valuing and respecting diversity and inclusion.

Applicants should review the information available on council’s website to ensure they are eligible to undertake the program.

For more information and to apply, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/CLProgram