Alpine Valleys Community Leadership 2.77

Rural Australia needs strong leadership in order to develop thriving, connected and resilient communities.

Since 1998 the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program (AVCLP) has inspired and assisted 300 people to develop their leadership skills, knowledge of the region, and their network of senior management contacts.

AVCLP encourages and develops leaders across North East Victoria and Border regions that have the capacity to build and contribute to their communities and industry sectors. AVCLP drives community leadership at a local level and helps create opportunity across the region by strengthening leadership capacity across all industry sectors.

Each year a diverse group of up to 24 current and aspiring community and industry leaders complete the highly regarded 10 month intensive experiential learning program. The Program takes them across the region and beyond to experience first-hand “best practice” in the factors that contribute to sustainable communities, the innovative projects that are being implemented in our region, and the individuals that drive them.

Our graduates can be found working in a diverse range of roles, including as Councillors, Board members, and industry leaders. They serve on Government Advisory bodies, sporting, school and community group committees, and they are active in other important organisations such as Landcare, the CFA and SES.