Our Impact

2024 Outcomes

Designed for real-world impact, each program strengthens the skills, confidence and connections people need to make informed decisions, collaborate across differences, and contribute to long-term change in their communities.

Hours of individual capacity building and leadership development

Individuals in programs

Community groups

LGAs within North East Victoria, Southern and Border NSW regions

Measuring Impact

Our work focuses on building capability, creating opportunity, and strengthening motivation — so that people can act, lead, and contribute in ways that matter where they are.

We’re developing a shared framework to articulate how change happens from individual growth to broader shifts in social strength, economic participation, and connection to place and wellbeing. It reflects what we see in practice: that individuals and communities shape each other, and that lasting change is built through that ongoing exchange.

Right now, we measure outcomes at the program level. You can explore those summaries below.

Program Outcomes

LEARNED NEW SKILLS AND INFORMATION

Fischer Community Leadership Program: Participants agreed or strongly agreed they learned new skills and information that will support their role and goals within the community (March 2024, Greater Hume)

IMPROVED GROUP’S CAPACITY

GROW Program: Respondents reported that the GROW program moderately to significantly improved their group’s capacity

INCREASE IN KNOWLEDGE

2023 Alpine Community Recovery Leadership Program: Participants reported a 48% increase in their understanding of, and knowledge of, the planning, preparation, response and recovery cycle

VERY LIKELY TO SUSTAIN THE PRACTICES

GROW Program: Respondents are very likely to sustain the practices and knowledge gained through the program

FACILITATED OR LED A RESPONSE

Annual Program: Surveyed graduates have facilitated or led a response to a community issue

Learn More About Completed Programs

Emerging Leaders Program

The 2024 Emerging Leaders Program was a four-day immersive retreat for young people aged 18 to 30 from bushfire-affected communities in North East Victoria. Del...

Community Capacity Creators Program

The 2024 Community Capacity Creators Program supported leadership development through the lens of drought preparedness within agricultural communities in the In...

GROW Volunteer Resilience and Capacity Program

Building resilient, strong, and adaptive organisations capable of sustaining operations.

AVCLP Alumni Impact Report

In 2022, we aimed to better understand how “the ripple effect” of participating in our flagship Annual Program has created positive change for individuals and their communities.

I’ve recognised more about myself this year and have seen my confidence shift in my work and volunteering role, recognising my own strengths as important and valued.

Megan Hunt

AVCLP 2022

My confidence and ability to talk to a wider variety of groups has improved immensely. The program has pushed me out of my comfort zone, but the feeling of belonging and trust that the cohort environment brings is rare.

Maisie Pilli

AVCLP 2022

Engaging with the cohort and meeting inspirational leaders sparked my desire to do more within my own community. I have listened and absorbed ideas and passion and know that I am continuing to grow as an individual.

Romina McEwan

AVCLP 2023

Since participating in the program, I have observed that I am more inclusive in my thinking and the various management styles which I can utilise to adapt to the situation.

Mick Savage

AVCLP 2023

The program assisted me to begin thinking about my leadership again, rather than taking a passive role.

Kate O’Toole

DRCCAP 2023

It was a great program, and I am so glad I signed up for it! Learning about our region, about leadership in rural Victoria as well as novel ideas and moving beyond problem solving to transformational change. Great days, good company. I would recommend doing this program!

Corina Modderman

DRCCAP 2023

Partner With Us

By supporting us, you are investing in positive change across communities in North East Victoria, Southern NSW, and the Border regions. Through donations, sponsorships, or partnerships, your contribution can enable scholarships, community-led initiatives, and capacity-building programs. Together, we can a pivotal role in driving impactful change that enables vibrant and sustainable regional communities.