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.
Future Impact Community Leadership Program Overview
The Future Impact Community (FIC) leadership program brings together local leaders within peri-urban areas of Melbourne from business, community, and public service to strengthen their leadership and deepen their impact.
In this transformative, five-day experience, generously funded as part of the ‘Citizen Leadership for Resilient Victorian Communities’ project by the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, 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.
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
Series 2
- Location: The City of Greater Dandenong
- Program length: 5 days (over 4 weeks)
- Price: The program is fully funded for successful applicants
Series 3
- Location: Brimbank Community and Civic Centre
- Program length: 5 days (over 4 weeks)
- Price: The program is fully funded for successful applicants
The Outcomes:
Strengthen Leadership Skills for Community Impact
Who Should Apply for the Future Impact Community Leadership Program?
Applicants must be emerging or established leaders who:
- Live and/or work in the City of Greater Dandenong or City of Casey local government areas (LGAs) (Series 2)
- Live and/or work in the City of Brimbank local government area (LGA) (Series 3)
- Work in the business, government or community sectors
- Want to strengthen their leadership capabilities
- Want to be part of a new, purpose-driven peer group
- Are currently, or are interested in, being part of driving a community impact project
- Have 1+ years of experience in leadership or management (including in community, sport or volunteer roles)
- Able to confirm their availability for the duration of the program.
Leadership Victoria welcomes and encourages applications from leaders of all abilities, sexualities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and ages.
Why 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.
2026 Future Impact Community Leadership Program Key Dates
Series 2 | City of Greater Dandenong/City of Casey
| Applications Now Open | |
| Applications Close | 17 May 2026 |
| Application Review | 18 May – 29 May 2026 |
| Cohort Announced | Friday 5 June 2026 |
| Online Information Session | 10 June 2026 4.30 – 6.00pm |
| Program Day 1 | 17 June 2026 8.45am – 4.30pm |
| Program Day 2 | 18 June 2026 8.45am – 4.30pm |
| Program Day 3 | 25 June 2026 8.45am – 4.30pm |
| Program Day 4 | 13 July 2026 8.45am – 4.30pm |
| Program Day 5 | 14 July 2026 8.45am – 4.30pm |
| Online Closing Session | 6 August 2026 4.30 – 6.00pm |
Series 3 | City of Brimbank
| Applications Open | 25 May 2026 |
| Applications Close | 29 June 2026 |
| Application Review | 29 June – 10 July 2026 |
| Cohort Announced | Tuesday 28 July 2026 |
| Online Information Session | 26 August 2026 4.30 – 6.00pm |
| Program Day 1 | 2 September 2026 9.00am – 4.30pm |
| Program Day 2 | 3 September 2026 9.00am – 4.30pm |
| Program Day 3 | 14 September 2026 9.00am – 4.30pm |
| Program Day 4 | 7 October 2026 9.00am – 4.30pm |
| Program Day 5 | 8 October 2026 9.00am – 4.30pm |
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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.