Overview
Auspire – Australia Day Council WA is proud to offer a Leadership Program, established and co-designed in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Interests to support current and aspiring culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) leaders to further their leadership goals.
Developed in consultation with Auspire’s Multicultural Advisory Group, the Program provides access to a variety of exclusive networking events, round-table forums, capacity building workshops, and other leadership development opportunities.
Who is the program for?
This program is for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds, from different cultures, ages, abilities and genders, who seeking opportunity to develop their own leadership potential. Participants must be able to attend in-person and for program sessions, which are currently only able to be delivered in the Perth metropolitan area.
See the definition of CaLD here.
Note: Program sessions (forums, workshops and events) may be delivered during, before and after business hours (early mornings and evenings) and potentially weekends. Location for the delivery of program sessions will vary, however will mostly be in Perth metropolitan venues.
What are the benefits of the program?
Leadership development: Participants gain valuable skills and knowledge to enhance their leadership capabilities, including communication, decision-making, and team-building techniques.
Cultural competency: The program equips participants with first nations and intercultural competency, fostering understanding and collaboration across diverse groups.
Networking: Participants have the opportunity to connect with other leaders, mentors, and influencers in both the CaLD community and broader sectors, helping them build relationships that can support their careers.
Confidence building: Emerging and existing leaders gain confidence through structured learning and unstructured personal development.
Professional growth: Participation can enhance career prospects, as the program showcases practical leadership experience from real-world scenarios.
Unstructured mentoring: Access to Australian of the Year Awards alumni and others from Auspire’s Inspiring Australian’s network to discuss leadership themes within intimate Chatham House roundtables.
What is included in the program?
Throughout the year, the program will consist of:
- Introductory session – Meet and greet
- An Australia’s Democracy and you Workshop
- Four (4) round-table sessions with selection of leaders from Auspire’s Inspiring Australians’ Network
- An Intercultural Diversity and Inclusion Workshop
- An Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop
- Exclusive networking opportunities with invitations to:
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Australia Day Launch
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Australian of the Year Awards (WA) Ceremony
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Inspiring Australians Leadership Breakfasts
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Inspiring Australians’ Network sundowner events
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- A final end of year “graduation” event
Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, you must:
- Be from a CaLD background.
- Be a current or emerging leader.
- Have an appropriate level of English language proficiency.
- Provide two referees who can verify your eligibility and suitability.
- Sign a declaration that you are committed to participate in all aspects of the program including attendance at the introductory Australia’s Democracy and You workshop, four (4) round table sessions, the Intercultural Diversity and Inclusion Workshop, and the Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop.
- Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) and Auspire staff members are not eligible to apply for this program.
How do I apply?
Applications for the 2025 program are now closed. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 0499 111 944.