Vicsport’s Professional Development and Mentoring Program (PDMP) aims to identify female middle managers within State Sports Associations whom aspire to become the next generation of senior manager and CEOs. The PDMP due to commence in March 2012 will be the fourth time the program has run. Leadership Victoria has been a key partner in the [...]
Background Villa Alba was built between 1882 and 1884 and is notable for its painted decorations. It is being restored as a museum and educational facility for the collection, study and display of interior decorations and decorative finishes. The Villa Alba Museum is a registered organisation under the Commonwealth Cultural Gifts programs. Role Applicants will [...]
Background SEW (Supporting and Empowering Women) is a small development organization based in Melbourne, that employs HIV+ women in Tanzania. SEW has the simple aim of providing secure and meaningful employment. SEW’s guiding principle is that employment is the most effective strategy for women’s development. By providing a stable job and healthy working environment for [...]
Background We are a community of children, parents and teachers who want something special for their children and for themselves. Our program balances joyful learning, independent thinking and curiosity, creativity, and imagination in a sustainable environment, with a naturalised outdoor environment where children can experience the beauty of nature and nurture their sense of wonder. [...]
Background Big Brothers Big Sisters supports vulnerable young people by providing them with guidance, friendship and long term positive role modelling from volunteer adult mentors. Big Brothers Big Sisters is an internationally recognized Program which has operated in Australia for more than 30 years. Research shows that after 18 months of spending time with their [...]
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV) is currently delivering the Wayaperri Leadership initiative which includes training and scholarship opportunities for indigenous people in relation to being on a board. AAV in partnership with Leadership Victoria are offering scholarship opportunities for Indigenous Victorians to complete the 2-day Board Orientation Series Workshop provided by Leadership Victoria. Those who complete [...]
Background About A.R.A.B In late 2003 the Victorian Arabic Social Services established A.R.A.B (Anti Racism Action Band) as a creative outlet for Arabic young people in Melbourne’s north who were experiencing racial vilification following the events of September 11, 2001. Recognising that racism, gang culture and discrimination against and between young people in the region [...]
This month, LV sat down with Carmen Keshishian (EBLP ’09), Melbourne Water Procurement Manager of their IT Capital Delivery Program, to discuss her leadership journey since graduation. I initially set out to become a teacher or a social worker. I was doing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in sociology and a minor in psychology, [...]
Shelley Cussen, Group Manager People & Capability at SP AusNet and WCLP ’10 Alumni, talks to LV about her leadership values… Being a good leader ultimately comes down to self-awareness. Everyone has their strengths and weakness but having self-awareness means you can build the best team around you. The ultimate aim is collaborative leadership. I [...]
Leadership Victoria (LV) is saddened by the events that lead to the calling off of the search for missing man David Prideaux. David was a 2010 WCLP colleague and General Manager of Barwon Prison. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this extremely difficult time. We remember David first and foremost as a [...]
Leadership Victoria is a leader among leadership organisations. We conduct some of Australia’s finest leadership development programs. Our model has now become the inspiration for like-minded organisations both within Australia, and abroad.