Regional Drought Leadership Program

Influencing Change For Local Outcomes

Dates and intake for this are currently being revised.

Drought is not a one-off event. It is an enduring feature of regional life, impacting communities, industries, landscapes and decision-making over time.

Recognising this reality, the program brings together individuals from across Greater Hume and Snowy Valleys Councils to explore how drought-related decisions are made, how priorities are determined, and how local people can effectively influence the future for their communities.

Participants will engage with decision-makers, explore the policy landscape, strengthen their communication and advocacy practice, and consider the role individuals can play in influencing change. The program includes workshops, local learning experiences and a three-day immersive visit to Canberra.

The Details At A Glance

We welcome applications from those across all sectors, including agriculture, business, community services, education, health, emergency management, natural resource management, local government and the broader community who are interested in making change.

ELIGIBILITY

Aged 18+
Living in, or with a connection to, Snowy Valleys or Greater Hume
Commitment to personal development and reflective learning
Interest in strengthening regional capability

DATES

Dates to be confirmed

LOCATION

Holbrook, Jingellic, Canberra, Tumbarumba

You Can Expect To:

Gain insight into how decisions are made and how drought intersects with the systems shaping regional communities
Strengthen your ability to communicate local perspectives and contribute effectively to conversations that influence regional outcomes
Engage directly with decision-makers, policy practitioners, community leaders and media professionals through immersive learning experiences
Build relationships with people from across sectors and industries
Deepen your understanding of your own leadership approach and contribution.
Participate in a three-day Canberra immersive, providing exposure to federal decision-making, policy development and regional representation
Explore practical ways individuals and communities can contribute to local action and influence change

Eligibility Criteria

Aged 18+
Living in, or with a connection to, Snowy Valleys or Greater Hume
Commitment to personal development and reflective learning
Interest in strengthening regional capability

Investment

Participation is funded through the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal and the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund, with participants contributing their own travel costs.

Commitment

Able to attend 6 in-person sessions; 1 self-paced online
A shared commitment to curiosity and respect; participants are expected to engage openly, listen to different perspectives, and contribute to an environment where people feel safe to think, speak and learn

Dates

Dates are currently being revised for this program. If you would like to be notified, please email Executive Officer, Madeline Hines via eo@avclp.org.au

Thank You To Our Program Supporters

Need More Information

Mary Hoodless AM

mary@karooconsultancy.com.au

0428104482

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Applications are now closed for the Regional Drought Leadership Program