THE 2023 Fairley Leadership Program Cohort recently heard from a range of speakers to learn about priorities and opportunities for the Goulburn Murray region.
The day was sponsored by the Goulburn Murray Resilience Strategy Taskforce and hosted by The University of Melbourne Department of Rural Health, Shepparton Campus.
The opportunity gave program participants the chance to explore initiatives inspiring local communities towards a better future. They heard from the Goulburn Murray Resilience Strategy Taskforce, Goulburn Murray Prosperity Plan, Gouge Linen and Garment Services, and Plunkett Orchards.
“Not only does the Fairley Leadership Program focus on developing participants leadership skills and community networks, but the program also plays a key role in creating awareness of initiatives that aim to inspire and transform our region and communities,” said Nathan Bibby, Executive Officer of Goulburn Murray Community Leadership.
“We designed the day to help the 2023 Fairley Leadership cohort gain a greater understanding of our regional priorities, industry challenges and discuss with community leaders what it can take to lead important pieces of strategy and change for our region.”
The Regional Priorities & Community Projects Day centred around four key objectives:
• Learn about the key priorities of our region and how they are inter-linked
• As a community leader, understand the role you play in ensuring your community is prosperous and healthy
• Commence exploring what community projects participants may be interested in delivering
• Continue to learn and explore the meaning and importance of community leadership and your journey
The Fairley Leadership Program is Goulburn Murray Community Leadership’s flagship program which takes its cohort of future leaders on an immersive learning experience. The program educates emerging leaders about the challenges and opportunities impacting on the Goulburn Murray region, equipping them with the leadership skills to make an impact. For more information on the program, visit the Goulburn Murray Community Leadership website: www.gmcl.org.au
