Fischer Community Leadership Program

Leadership from the grassroots up

The Fischer Community Leadership Program enables leadership within the community, from the grassroots up. It supports people to better understand themselves and others, build stronger connections, and take action on what matters most locally.

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.

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The Details At A Glance

The Fischer Community Leadership Program has supported more than 80 graduates to build understanding of self and community, and to take action at a local level.

ELIGIBILITY

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

DATES

27 Feb - 30 March 2026
- 2 Days In Person
- 1 x 2 Hr Online Session
- In Person Celebration Evening

LOCATION

Lockhart & The Rock

You Can Expect To:

Gain an understanding of personal leadership styles, strengths and challenges
Engage with established community leaders
Better understand the systems of the three tiers of government
How to run an effective committee and effective meetings
Skill building for sustainability, including grant applications and use of technology/social media for community groups
Working with diverse perspectives
Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of a community project
Develop 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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Leadership from the grassroots up

The Details At A Glance

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