Leading Australian Resilient Communities
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.
Eligibility
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.
Commitment
Leadership program: 5 days and 3 nights.
Future Forum: 1 day
Webinars: Approx. 1 hour
Investment
Thanks to our program partners and government funding, these programs are fully funded. Please note, the leadership program is limited to 26 places.
Delivery mode & venue
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.
Dates
Timelines vary by region. Navigate to your region for details.
Apply
Application timeframes vary by region.
Program elements
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.
Program details by region
Queensland
Region 1: Wide Bay Burnett
Future Forum: 16 February 2023, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm at The Waves Sport Club, NorvilleLeadership Workshop: 22-24 March 2023 & 17-19 March 2023
Region 2: Charters Towers to Reef
Future Forum: 21 September 2022, 9.00am - 5.00 pm at The Ville Resort-Casino, TownsvilleLeadership Workshop: 22-24 November 2022 & 28-30 March 2023
New South Wales
Region 1: Rivers to Plains
Future Forum: 30 August 2022, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Commercial Club, AlburyLeadership Workshop: 10-12 October 2022 & 8-10 February 2023
Region 2: Northern Rivers
Future Forum: 19 September 2022, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Byron Islander Resort, BallinaLeadership Workshop:26-28 October 2022 & 20-22 February 2023
Northern Territory
Region: Southern
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
Tasmania
Region: Northwest & King Island
Learn more.
South Australia
Region: Northern & Yorke
Learn more.
Victoria
Region: LaTrobe & Central
Learn more.
Western Australia
Region 1: Midwest Coastal
Region 2: Goldfields & Esperance
Learn more.
Webinar series
Practical and lived examples of some of the concepts investigated in the LARC Program with guests from across a wide range of sectors or specific “how to” information regarding some of the scenarios that participants may find themselves in their lives, work and communities
Delivered in partnership with
Frequently asked questions
Have a question that we haven’t answered below? Get in touch with our friendly team. We’re happy to help.
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.
A local leadership network
Every region will gain an empowered and connected network of diverse leaders. They will be ready to support and drive the region’s and regional Australia’s development.
Solutions to challenges and opportunities
Informed and consultative initiatives mean issues aren’t just talked about.
Learn from others
Initiatives delivered in other regions cross-pollinate ideas and solutions.
- A scholarship investment in your personal and professional development.
- A fully immersive leadership experience gives you the time and space to examine what resources and development you need, to be more effective as a leader.
- Coaching to meet challenges unique to your role and sector.
- Entry to a powerful national network of leaders and organisations working together for the greater good of rural, regional and remote communities.
- Access to leadership experts and comprehensive data and new insights into your region.
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.
Yes, all webinars will be recorded and everyone who registers will receive an email 24 hours after with the recording. Alternatively you can catch up via our YouTube channel and you can also check out our other videos.
No. You can sign up to watch the ones you feel resonate most with you.
Yes, the webinars are open to anyone across the country.
Register interest
LARC enhances regional communities’ inherent strengths by providing the tools and support to work to these strengths, enabling effective collaboration and coaching attentive to the diverse potential of all participants. Register interest now.
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