Support your community through challenges
Regional Australians are no strangers to the complex work of transition and innovation – especially when disruption and new opportunities are presented. Leading Australian Resilient Communities (LARC) is about supporting your community to meet challenges and collectively drive the positive change you want to see through a combination of leadership development activities.
Future Forums
Get the latest economic and social data for your region and step through scenario planning. Open registration for up to 80 participants.
Local Initiatives
Ongoing real-world initiatives championed by leadership program participants, and group coaching to support implementation.
Webinar series
Brainstorm critical regional issues with leading thinkers. One series delivered for all regions.
Leadership Program
5-day intensive leadership course. 26 scholarships per region awarded via application and selection process.
Future Forums – Register by region
Part discussion, part workshop, the Future Forum is where your journey to 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.
Rivers to Plains NSW Future Forum
Wagga Wagga, Greater Hume Shire, Lockhart, Federation, Murrumbidgee, Berrigan, Albury, Wodonga, Moira, Indigo, Wangaratta, Benalla, Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie
Date: 30 August 2022
Time: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Venue: Commercial Club Albury
Northern Rivers NSW Future Forum
Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed, Rous
Date: 19 September 2022
Time: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Venue: Ballina Byron Islander Resort
Charters Towers to Reef QLD Future Forum
Burdekin, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Townsville,
Date: 21 September 2022
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: The Ville Resort-Casino
Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, Townsville
Wide Bay Burnett QLD Future Forum
Bundaberg, North Burnett, South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie, Fraser Coast
Date: 16 February 2023
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: TBC
Southern NT Future Forum
Alice Springs, MacDonnell and Central Desert
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
Leadership Workshops – Apply by region
The LARC 5-day leadership program is about building a network of leaders to collectively drive the positive changes you want to see.
Participants will find the program to be a powerful and immersive learning journey built around 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.
Rivers to Plains NSW Leadership Workshop
Wagga Wagga, Greater Hume Shire, Lockhart, Federation, Murrumbidgee, Berrigan, Albury, Wodonga, Moira, Indigo, Wangaratta, Benalla, Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie
Session 1: 10-12 October 2022, The Sebel Yarrawonga
Session 2: 8-9 February 2023
Future Forum 2 & Graduation: 10 February 2023
Northern Rivers NSW Leadership Workshop
Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed, Rous
Session 1: 26-28 October 2022
Session 2: 20-21 February 2023
Future Forum 2 & Graduation: 22 February 2023
Charters Towers to Reef QLD Leadership Workshop
Burdekin, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Townsville,
Session 1: 22-24 November 2022
Session 2: 28-29 March 2023
Future Forum 2 & Graduation: 30 March 2023
Wide Bay Burnett QLD Leadership Workshop
Bundaberg, North Burnett, South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie, Fraser Coast
Session 1: 1-3 March 2023
Session 2: 26-27 August 2023
Future Forum 2 & Graduation: 28 August 2023
Southern NT Leadership Workshop
Alice Springs, MacDonnell and Central Desert
Session 1: TBC
Session 2: TBC
Future Forum 2 & Graduation: TBC
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Frequently asked questions
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LARC is delivered as part of the Australian Government’s Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot) grant.
It responds to the need for leadership development in regional Australian communities to create more equitable experiences of social and economic wellbeing. The program connects community leaders from across the country and develops more of local from all backgrounds of regional Australian communities.
The networks and initiatives ought to have long-term positive impact for your region and all of regional Australia.
Three future forums for 50 to 80 people from your region.
A five-day leadership program for 24 to 26 people from your region.
Practical and useable research, workshopped to enable ongoing practical action in your region.
Access to national thinkers on critical issues via tailored webinars.
Ongoing real-world initiatives championed by you and fellow participants, and group coaching to support implementation.
- An empowered and connected network of diverse leaders ready to support and drive your region’s and regional Australia’s development.
- A scholarship investment in your personal and professional development.
Your participation is covered by a scholarship provided by the collaborating organisations. You will only need to fund travel to and from program venues.
LARC is delivered as part of the Australian Government’s Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative (Pilot) grant.
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