Community Leadership Program

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The Moira Shire Community Leadership Program empowers emerging and existing leaders to actively shape the future of our community.

Originally created through the Community Recovery Hubs Program following the October 2022 flood events, the program began by strengthening resilience during times of crisis. Today, it builds on that foundation to develop leadership capability across Moira Shire’s community groups, organisations, and local government.

Open to residents aged 18 and over, this free program offers participants the chance to build confidence, develop leadership skills in governance, strategy, policy, and public speaking, and strengthen leadership values such as integrity, service, accountability, inclusion, and collaboration. Participants also build valuable networks with like-minded people passionate about making a difference.

Leadership starts here. No matter your background — if you care about your community, this program is for you.

Council encourages participants to engage with a mentor, providing guidance and support to help leaders grow and succeed.

  

Applications

Applications for the 2025 program are open from Tuesday 1 July - Thursday 31 July at 4pm and can be made electronically, via the SmartyGrant link or via hard copy. 

APPLY VIA SMARTY GRANT  

(PDF, 306KB)DOWNLOAD HARD COPY APPLICATION(PDF, 127KB)

Hard copy completed forms need to be received by Council by Thursday 31 July. 
44 Station Street, Cobram or 100 Belmore Street, Yarrawonga 
Email: communityleadership@moira.vic.gov.au 

Process

The Community Leadership Program is open to all individuals who meet the application guidelines. 

Applications open Tuesday 1 July, and close at 4pm on Thursday 31 July. 

Council Officers will assess the applications to ensure applicants are eligible and suitable for the Program. 
There is capacity for up to 20 people in the program. Participants will be notified of the outcome after applications close. 

Hard copy applications are available from Council Service Centres or by contacting the Community Wellbeing Department on (03) 5871 9222 or via email, communityleadership@moira.vic.gov.au 

Guidelines

Applicants must: 

  • Be 18-years or over. 
  • Live in, or work within the Moira Shire Local Government Area. 
  • Have a desire to develop your leadership skills in order to contribute to your community. 
  • Be able to commit to attend all of the sessions in order to understand, gain knowledge and experience the full benefits of the program. 

Contact Details

For assistance in completing the application form, or if you wish to discuss your application, please contact the Community Wellbeing Department at Council on (03) 5871 9222 or email communityleadership@moira.vic.gov.au

Proposed Sessions

 

 

CONTACT DETAILS:

For assistance in completing this form or if you wish to discuss your application, please contact the Community Wellbeing Department at Council on (03) 5871 9222 or via email communityleadership@moira.vic.gov.au.

 

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