Golden Plains Shire Council is supporting aspiring community leaders to strengthen their capacity and competency in participation with its new Community Leadership Program.
The Community Leadership Program aims to develop emerging and aspiring leaders within the Golden Plains community, supporting participants to improve their leadership skills, build their knowledge, skills and confidence, and develop community-led initiatives and events. Through weekly online training sessions focused on improving leadership capacity and competency, participants will gain a stronger understanding of civic participation and government, and learn how they can best progress the change they want to create in their community.
Community members who live, work, study or volunteer in Golden Plains Shire and are looking to improve their leadership skills, connect with other community leaders and gain experience working with local government are encouraged to apply for the program.
Applications are open from Monday 7 February to Monday 28 February, 2022, and the Expression of Interest form can be completed online at Council's Have Your Say page. Residents can also pick up a hard-copy at Council’s Customer Service Centres, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn or 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
Completed forms must be emailed to [email protected] or mailed back to Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn, VIC 3331 - marked 'Urgent – Community Leadership Program', to be received by 5pm, Monday 28 February, 2022.
Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble encouraged aspiring community leaders to get involved and put their hand up for the program.
“Council is pleased to be delivering a program that will empower community leaders across Golden Plains and support increased participation in local and municipal community life. Community leaders are a vital part of the Golden Plains community and the Community Leadership Program will ensure these leaders have the capabilities to create beneficial change in our community.
“Through this program, our community leaders will develop the skills they need to shape Golden Plains Shire as it continues growing as a diverse, active and connected community. I’d encourage anyone who may be interested to take this opportunity to build their leadership skillset and we look forward to hearing about the community initiatives and events they develop.”