Community Leadership Program

Brimbank Community Leadership Program Application Form

The Brimbank Community Leadership Program is delivered in partnership with Victoria Polytechnic (Victoria University TAFE division).

Participants who sucessfully complete this training will receive credit equivalent to 8 of the 12 nationally accredited units in the Health & Community Services package for Certificate 111 in Community Services (CHC32015).

Due to the intensive nature of the program and assessment activities in the workshops, your commitment to attendance and participation is expected. As an indication of the commitment required, there is a minimum 80 per cent attendance requirement.

Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Princess Street, St Albans (Wheelchair accessible).

1. Why are you interested in participating in this Community Leadership program? (select as many as apply) *

I would like to further my knowledge and experience to be a leader in my community

I would like to make connections with other community members

I would like to start a community group

I think it will help me in my job search or career

To improve my self-confidence and communication skills

Other

2. How have you been involved in the community? *

I am currently a member of a community group

I am a board or committee or committee of a local organisation

I am a volunteer at a community organisation or school

I am not currently participating in any community activities but have an interest in being involved in the community and developing leadership skills and confidence

I am not currently participating in any community activities and do not have an interest in being involved in community leadership activities

Other

3. How will you be involved in the community as a leader after completing this course? *

I would like to join a community group

I would like to establish a community group

I would like to join an organisation's committee or board

I would like to lead an action around a local issue

I would like to run for Council

Other

4. What specific knowledge or experience do you think would strengthen your leadership skills? *

Project management - including designing a project, implementing and evaluating its outcomes

Understanding more about what Council does and how it operates

Learning about a diverse range of services and organisations that operate in Brimbank

Understanding local issues more

Understanding more about other levels of government

Conflict resolution and effective communication skills

Other

5. Have you previously contributed to or provided advice to Council regarding a project or policy (e.g. completing a survey, public discussion in your local area, participating on an advisory committee)? *

If yes, can you briefly describe the process?

6. Do you understand how Council decisions are made? *

7. What do you see as the top 3 issues in your community?

Number 1 issue:

Number 2 issue:

Number 3 issue:

How do you think this community leadership program will assist you to address these issues? Please describe: *

Please select if you accept the conditions of the programs *

Thursday 13 July	Enrolment & Induction	9.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 20 July	Introduction to Community Leadership - welcome, understanding community leadership, your goals and shared agreements	9.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 27 July	Your Leadership Style – leadership research, styles and self-awareness	9.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 3 August	Leading People – emotional intelligence & communication	9.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 10 August	Active Leadership - team work, assertive communication, conflict, making decisions	9.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 17 August	Visionary Leadership - underpinning values & principles of community development	9.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 24 August	Civic Leadership- local government roles, processes and participatory democracy - ways to influence local decision making	9.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 31 August	Stakeholder Forum - networking and collaboration	9.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 7 September	Strategic Leadership - project planning and grants	9.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 14 September	Inclusive & Empowering Leadership – understanding and working with diversity	9.30am-12.30pm
Tuesday 19 September	Excursion to Council meeting	7pm
Thursday 21 September	Consolidation & Conclusion (Pitch to a panel)	9.30am-12.30pm

Community Leadership Program

Brimbank Community Leadership Program

Applications close 4 July 2017.

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