Overview
The Auspire – Australia Day Council WA’s Multicultural Leadership Program has been established 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 Reference Group the Program will provide access to a variety of amazing networking opportunities, capacity-building forums, Aboriginal Culture and Awareness training, and other leadership development opportunities.
The 2023 Program is commencing in January and Auspire is pleased to provide 16 successful applicants the opportunity to participate via a fully funded scholarship.
Who is the program for?
This program is for current and aspiring culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) leaders. We welcome a diversity of people to apply from different cultures, ages, abilities and genders.
What are the benefits of the program?
As a participant you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop your individual leadership capability.
- Meet with and be inspired by Australian of the Year and Citizen of the Year Awards Alumni and others from our Inspiring Australians Ambassador network.
- Engage with other leaders across a variety of sectors.
What is included in the program?
The program will consist of:
An introductory session and four (4) round-table sessions with Auspire’s Awards Alumni
- Wed 29 March – Introductory Workshop – 5:30pm – 8:30pm
- Wed 3 May – Session 1 – 5:30pm – 8:30pm
- Wed 21 June – Session 2 – 5:30pm – 8:30pm
- Wed 23 August – Session 3 – 5:30pm – 8:30pm
- Wed 25 October – Session 4 – 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Invitations to Auspire’s Leadership Engagement events including:
- Lunch with Leaders online sessions
- Australia Day Launch
- Inspiring Australians Leadership Breakfasts
- Inspiring Australians Network sundowner events
Special invitation to Auspire’s Capacity Building Programs including:
- Civics and Citizenship Workshop
- Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Workshop
- Intercultural Diversity and Inclusion Workshop
Sessions will be offered during business hours, on evenings and weekends. Delivery of sessions, forums and events vary, however will mostly be at central metropolitan locations.
What happens after the program?
Participants will receive a certificate of completion and will be kept up-to-date with future events and networking opportunities. Some may also be invited to become Auspire Ambassadors or join Auspire’s Multicultural Reference Group.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, you must:
- be a current or emerging community leader with a multicultural background
- have an appropriate level of English language proficiency
- participate in all aspects of the program including attendance at introductory workshop, all four (4) round table sessions (see dates listed below) and at least three (3) other forums, events or networking opportunities listed
- provide two referees who can verify your eligibility and suitability
How do I apply?
Applications for our 2023 Program closed on Wednesday 30 November 2022. Successful applicants will be notified by Wednesday 14 December 2022. If you would like to be notified when we release applications for our 2024 program, please contact [email protected]
Key dates
Applications open – Wednesday 9 November 2022
Applications close – Wednesday 30 November 2022
Applicants notified of outcome – Wednesday 14 December 2022
Introductory workshop and 4 Round Table Sessions (exclusively for Leadership Program Group)
- Wed 29 March – Introductory Workshop – 5:30pm – 8:30pm
- Wed 3 May – Session 1 – 5:30pm – 8:30pm
- Wed 21 June – Session 2 – 5:30pm – 8:30pm
- Wed 23 August – Session 3 – 5:30pm – 8:30pm
- Wed 25 October – Session 4 – 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Please note Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) and Auspire staff members are not eligible to apply for this program.
Applications for our 2023 Program closed on Wednesday 30 November 2022. Successful applicants will be notified by Wednesday 14 December 2022. If you would like to be notified when we release applications for our 2024 program, please contact [email protected]
If you have any questions, please contact Jacqui Swingler, at [email protected] or call 0499 111 944.