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Leading Australian Resilient Communities- NT

Participants will work together to design and initiate place-based experiments to make progress on community challenges.

Leading Australian Resilient Communities- NT

About this event

The LARC program will develop skills, knowledge and provide space for up to 26 diverse participants to consider possible futures for their communities and the leadership required of them. Over six-eight months, participants will gather regularly to expand their understanding of regional development and develop skills in strategic foresight, adaptive leadership, and community resilience.

A national leadership network driving positive change. The LARC program is about supporting Australia’s regional communities to meet challenges and collectively drive the positive changes they want to see.

Current and emerging leaders who understand social, cultural, economic and environmental pressures to their regions. Volunteers and employees of local government, community organisations and businesses. Living or working in the region and over 18 years of age.

Leadership program: 5 days and 3 nights.
Future Forum: 1 day
Webinars: Approx. 1 hour

Thanks to our program partners and government funding, these programs are fully funded. Please note, the leadership program is limited to 26 places.

The leadership program and future forums are delivered face-to-face in a residential program setting within the local region.

The webinar series is delivered online.

The LARC program combines community future forums, leadership development programs and a virtual webinar series available in ten regions around the country.

Future Forums
Part discussion, part workshop, the day-long Future Forum is where your journey to the Leading Australia’s Resilient Communities Program (LARC) begins. Join like-minded community members for a focused and deep conversation on how regions can experience tough challenges and emerge even more resilient as a result. Anyone who is passionate about their community is welcome and places are limited so be quick to book your spot.


Leadership Workshop
The 5-day 3-night leadership program is about building a network of leaders to drive the positive changes you want to see collectively. It’s a powerful and immersive learning journey built around concepts of self-awareness, working in teams and community and taking action for the greater good. Anyone who is passionate about their community is welcome and places are limited so be quick to book your spot.

Future Forum: 1 March 2023, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Alice Springs Desert Park, Alice Springs.
Leadership Workshop: 18-20 April 2023 & 13-16 June 2023

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