2025 Fischer Community Leadership
Program: Howlong
Program Information:
The Fischer Community Leadership Program will be delivered as a joint offering for both Federation and Greater Hume Council community members in early 2025.
Participants will dive deep in leadership fundamentals, connecting with local leaders and guest speakers, with a focus on building and strengthening core leadership skills. A key component of the program will involve project management, with participants undertaking the scoping and planning of small community-led projects.
Dates:
- Workshops (Full Days): Friday 21 February and Saturday 1 March 2025 (Howlong)
- Online Zoom Sessions: 7pm – Tuesday 11 March and Tuesday 25 March 2025
- Presentations & Celebration: Tuesday 1 April (5pm – 7pm, Howlong)
Key areas of learning will include:
- Understanding of personal leadership styles, strengths, and challenges.
- Learnings from established community leaders.
- Understanding of the three levels of government.
- The importance of inclusion and diversity.
- How to run an effective committee and effective meetings.
- How to write a successful grant application.
- How to use social media effectively for your community group.
- The fundamentals of a community project.
You should apply if you are:
- Are motivated to participate and engage in community life
- Have a desire to use your skills to make a difference and enhance your community
- Emerging and current community leaders, this could include:
- Captains, coaches and other sporting leaders,
- Local committee leaders
- Emergency services volunteers
- Can commit to attending all the workshops
- Demonstrated connection to the LGA of delivery location (either live, work or belong to community organisations in the Council)
- Ability to attend both full day sessions
- Aged 18+
Time Commitment:
- 2 x 7 Hour Workshop Days (In Person)
- 2 x Evening Zoom Sessions (Online)
- 1x Evening Celebration & Presentation Session (In Person)
Participant Contribution:
$60 (flexible payment arrangements available – please enquire with Program Coordinator)
Contact:
For all enquiries and questions, please contact Mary Hoodless, Program Coordinator
Ph: 0428 104 482 E: fischercommunityleadership@gmail.com
Applications close Friday 7th February 2025