A unique opportunity for selected rural and regional leaders to undertake a program of personal growth and skills development. The program also builds the individuals knowledge and networks, increasing their effectiveness to contribute to industry and community development at the regional, state, national and international levels.

The objective of the program is to increase the economic, social and environmental benefits for the people, communities and industries of rural Australia by developing and supporting committed rural and regional leaders to become inspired and highly effective at regional, state, national and international levels.

The Program is for women and men, already active in community or industry affairs, who:

• want to shape the future of rural and regional Australia;
• have the capacity and prospects to lead at regional, state or national levels;
• are committed to developing and sharing a vision for rural Australia;
• will attend all sessions of the course; and
• will actively participate in and support the network to the Foundation.

Participants must commit to engage with sponsors, industry and community about the learnings you have gained from participating in the Australian Rural Leadership Program and continue to use these learnings for the advancement of rural and regional Australia. To balance the requirements of leadership experience and long term return on investment. Selection is competitive. In the past, the Foundation has received around 150 applications and interviewed some 70 applicants for the 35 or so positions on each course. 

Applications for Course 17 closed 31 July 2009. Visit http://www.rural-leaders.com.au/ for more details.

Dr Lesley Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer
The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
PO Box 298, Deakin West ACT 2600
Tel (02) 6281 0680
Fax (02) 6285 4676
Email info@arlp.net.au
Website http://www.rural-leaders.com.au/

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