If you have a passion for the community and celebrating cultural diversity then we want to hear from you.
Northern Beaches Council is launching a new program funded by the NSW Government to connect and strengthen the skills of emerging community leaders.
The We Belong: Intercultural Community Leaders Program is now accepting applications from people who want to grow their skills and experience.
Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said the program aims to celebrate diversity, foster intercultural understanding and develop future leaders.
“This exciting program will nurture the next generation of community leaders working in our diverse community,” Mayor Heins said.
“It will equip people with the right skills to become a leader, to promote cultural awareness and advocate on behalf of the community.”
“It also connects like-minded individuals, local leaders, Council and community organisations to share ideas and learn from each other.”
The program includes:
- Interactive workshops covering leadership, intercultural understanding, community development, project management and more.
- Mentorship opportunities to gain insights and guidance from experienced community leaders.
- Community projects where participants can plan and execute intercultural initiatives that have a lasting impact in the community.
- Networking opportunities to meet and work alongside like-minded people championing diversity in our community.
- Recognition with a certificate of completion and recognition as an Intercultural Community Leader on the Northern Beaches.
Nominations are open to people aged 18 years or older who are living, studying or working on the Northern Beaches and are available for the 6-9 month duration of the program.
The program aims to represent the Northern Beaches’ diversity, and is open to people of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, education and employment status.
Nominations close Sunday 11 August 2024.
15 nominees will be selected to participate and notified by the end of August 2024. Community leadership workshops will begin from September.
Participants will have the opportunity to participate in eight workshops to facilitate new ideas and intercultural awareness, before working together on their chosen projects.
Northern Beaches Council will support the participants and provide mentorship throughout the program period.
Council received funding from the NSW Government through the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government to support this community leadership program.
For more information or to apply visit here.