Fischer Community Leadership Program

Grassroots community leadership development

The Fischer Community Leadership Program enables leadership within the community, from the grassroots up. The intent is to empower local leaders, build strong connections, and inspire positive impact within our regional communities.

The program is aptly named in honor of Tim Fischer, former Australian politician and diplomat who served as leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999 and who called Boree Creek home.

The program is an initiative of Fischer Community Leadership in partnership with Federation and Greater Hume Councils, auspice by the Border Trust and delivered by Alpine Valleys Community Leadership.

The Details At A Glance

How could you increase your community impact? The Fischer Community Leadership Program has helped over 50 graduates understand themselves, their communities, and navigate challenges to create lasting, community-driven change.

ELIGIBILITY

Aged 18+
Commitment to self-development
Contributing to community
A connection to the localities of delivery

DATES

February 2025 - April 2025

LOCATION

Greater Hume / Federation Councils (2025 location to be confirmed)

You Can Expect To:

Gain an understanding of personal leadership styles, strengths and challenges
Learn from established community leaders
Gain an understanding of the three levels of government
Learn how to run an effective committee and effective meetings
Learn the importance of inclusion and diversity
Learn how to write a successful grant application
Learn how to use social media effectively for your community group
Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of a community project
Learn strategies for community engagement

This course has identified a learning gap for me, and I have now enrolled in Diploma Leadership and Management to increase my knowledge to know more for my work and community projects. Thank you for showing me where to focus my energies.

Sharon Walsh

FCLP 2022

This Program was amazing and taught me so much. I especially loved how much I learnt about myself and understood how I work best with others. It’s made me even more community minded and less intimidated by getting involved.

Melinda Klemke

FCLP 2022

If you would like to connect with people from your local community and key stakeholders who share a similar passion and interest in bettering local landscapes then I would recommend this program as a key networking experience.

Tabitha Knoth

FCLP 2024

Anyone in a leadership role or on any community committee would benefit from this program.

Donna Simmons

FCLP 2024

The Fischer Community Leadership Program was so worthwhile - I feel more confident about who I am and what I want to achieve for my community.

Jess I’Anson

FCLP 2024

This program is so worthwhile; it is great for those just starting out on the journey of community leadership as well as those who have been on committees for many years. I thoroughly recommend it. It is broad, so learnings cover a lot of aspects of community leadership and understanding governing bodies better.

Kirsty Wilksch

FCLP 2024

The Fischer Leadership program is an opportunity for participants to meet others who also want to strengthen and improve the local community, who have the passion but may lack the resources, connections and/or knowledge.

Rebecca Temple

FCLP 2024

This program is tailored to our region, with specific emphasis on local community & personal development in leadership. If you are on a committee or involved with a local group or would be interested in doing so in the future, make sure you take up the next opportunity that arises. Highly, highly recommend!

Abi Kent

FCLP 2024

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Grassroots community leadership development

The Details At A Glance

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