Milparanga Leadership Programs
Designed and delivered by First Nations facilitators for First Nations people.
Milparanga Leadership Programs, spanning Emerging, Established, and International levels, provide a culturally safe space for networking and growth among First Nations leaders from diverse regions across Australia.
These programs centre First Nations perspectives, ensuring that storytelling, truth-telling, and connection to Country remain integral components of leadership development.
Discover your path to leadership
Milparanga Emerging
Kickstart your leadership journey within a supportive community of fellow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders.
The Milparanga Emerging Leadership Program focuses on foundational skills, cultural identity, and community engagement.
Milparanga Established
Elevate your impact and leadership capabilities within a framework that respects and integrates cultural wisdom.
The Milparanga Established Leadership Program is designed for those ready to lead transformative change across communities and industries.
Milparanga International
Extend your leadership influence beyond national borders, connecting with Indigenous leaders globally.
The Milparanga International Program offers a unique perspective on leadership challenges and solutions in a global context.
What does Milparanga mean?
"Watching over Country and it's people"
Mithaka language
Milparanga key stats
*Current as of August 2024
83% of Established Program participants
feel more equipped to lead with courage and vulnerability, essential traits for adaptive leadership in complex environments.
100% of Established Program participants
are confidently stepping up as disruptors, driving systemic change and advocating for First Nations leadership.
88% of Emerging Program participants
are actively embracing leadership that challenges traditional, Eurocentric norms, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive and culturally diverse leadership styles.
71% of Emerging Program participants
built strong, trust-based relationships and engaged meaningfully with others, showcasing the foundational leadership skills of empathy and engagement.
*Participants surveyed from 2022 Milparanga Emerging and 2023 Milparanga Established Leadership Programs
Milparanga alumni stories
03 Dec
What’s making news in the alumni network: December 2024
22 Nov
Empowering Indigenous leaders: The ripple effect on communities
08 Nov
Empowerment through leadership: Emma’s transformative journey with Milparanga
08 Nov
Leadership training success: How Richard rediscovered himself and found purpose
27 Oct
Sky reaches for the stars – emerging Indigenous leader on a path to achieving dream
15 Feb
Milparanga brings lightbulb moment for Ollie
15 Feb
Moses simply wanted to do more for his community
28 Nov
Milparanga Established Leadership program inspiring positive change
25 Aug
Emerging leaders encouraged to apply for Milparanga Leadership program
06 Jul
How a mentor helped Djukun woman Jaala Ozies find her own way of changing outcomes for Kimberley youth
03 Jun
First Nations leaders announced
27 Apr
First Milparanga for emerging leaders
23 Mar
First Nations leadership program cohort announced
11 Nov
Milparanga spurs leader to blaze own trail
09 Sep
Milparanga supports indigenous leadership growth
Milparanga programs provide a culturally safe space for networking and growth among First Nations leaders from diverse regions across Australia.
Experiential learning programs
At the ARLF, we’re big on experiential learning – learning programs that immerse you and help you learn and grow through learned lessons. You’ll hear stories from Indigenous leaders, visit culturally significant sites to learn about Indigenous history and legacies, and meet and hear stories from Milparanga alumni.
Milparanga Leadership Programs incorporate outdoor activities. You can expect to be pushed outside of your comfort zone with activities that help you get to know yourself better and make you a better communicator. We’ll take you by surprise most days. Not knowing exactly what you will be doing each day is all part of the experience.
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Milparanga alumni testimonials
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