Future Impact Community Leadership Program
A 5-day, hands-on leadership experience for people who want to make a difference where they live and work.
Next series: Oct 29, 30, 31 & Nov 12, 19
Future Impact Community Leadership Program Overview
The Future Impact Community (FIC) leadership program brings together local leaders within the City of Greater Dandenong or City of Casey from business, community, and public service to strengthen their leadership and deepen their impact.
In this transformative, five-day experience, you’ll build meaningful relationships, grow your leadership capabilities, and gain the tools to lead through complexity alongside others who share your commitment to community.
Whether you're tackling tough challenges, seeking new ways to collaborate, or wanting to grow as a leader, FIC equips you to lead change - now and into the future.
- Location: The City of Greater Dandenong (Venue TBD)
- Program length: 5 days (over 4 weeks)
- Price: The program is fully funded for successful applicants
Inclusions
- One (1) online welcome orientation session
- One (1) in-person three-day program
- Two (2) in-person follow-up one-day programs
- One (1) online post-program connection session
- Six (6) months access to Leadership Victoria’s LMS including evidence-based assigned readings, course resources and reflexive practice activities
The Outcomes:
Strengthen Leadership Skills for Community Impact
Who is the Future Impact Community Leadership Program for?
- Business, public service or community leaders in the City of Greater Dandenong or City of Casey local government areas
- Leaders who want to strengthen their leadership capabilities
- Leaders who want to be part of a new, purpose driven community
- Leaders who currently, or are wanting to, drive a community impact project
- Leaders who have 1+ years of experience in leadership or management (or the equivalent in lived or volunteer experience)
No prior leadership training? No problem. This is a safe, supportive space to learn, share, and grow, together.
Future Impact Community Leadership Program Facilitator
Jodi Deutrom
As founder of Brazen Co., she has led innovative learning experiences, coached senior leaders, and supported thousands of individuals to build clarity, confidence and impact. Formerly Head of Learning & Development at The Reach Foundation, Jodi brings deep expertise in human behaviour, leadership psychology and adaptive learning.
At Leadership Victoria, she shapes programs that empower leaders to navigate complexity with authenticity and purpose.
Why Adaptive Leadership?
Access the Leadership Victoria Alumni Network
Upon completing the Future Impact Community Leadership Program, you’ll join a diverse Alumni network of 7000+ leaders across Victoria, built over 35 years of Leadership Victoria programs. You’ll gain access to exclusive Alumni events, and have opportunities to continue your leadership learning and connect with other like-minded leaders.
Learn more about Leadership Victoria Alumni.
2025 Future Impact Community Leadership Program Key Dates
| Applications open | 20 August 2025 9:00AM |
| Applications close | 14 September 2025 11:59PM |
| Interviews for shortlisted applications (30-minute interviews) | 17 - 29 September 2025 |
| Successful applicants notified by email | Late–September 2025 |
| Online orientation and onboarding session for successful applicants | 15 October 2025 5:00PM |
| Program Days 1-3 - 3 days in person | 29, 30 & 31 October 2025 8:45AM arrival In session 9:00AM - 4:30PM each day |
| Program Day 4 - 1 day in person | 12 November 2025 8:45am arrival In session 9:00AM - 4:30PM each day |
| Program Day 5 - 1 day in person | 19 November 2025 8:45am arrival In session 9:00AM - 4:30PM each day |
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Booking and credit card fees applicable upon purchasing. NFP rate applies to individuals employed in an organisation registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission.
Program details are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change without notice. Please view our terms and conditions which includes information about our cancellation policy. Please check with your manager or relevant person in your organisation for approval before enrolling.