The Alice Springs Desert Leadership Program will increase the leadership capability of the Alice Springs community, through two years of leadership development for the next generation of leaders.

• Building, supporting and skilling the next generation of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal leaders, preparing them for a shared future
• Addressing the substantial barriers to leadership development in Alice Springs
• Encouraging emerging leaders to commit long-term to the town and community – rather than seeking challenges elsewhere
• Addressing the barriers to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal emerging leaders working together, creating on-going working relationships and a shared commitment to collaborative leadership
• Co-developing the program with today’s town’s leaders to ensure relevance and local sensitivity. Offering present leaders the opportunity to Mentor and support
• Designed to not only connect emerging leaders locally, but to develop networks (and skills) with leaders outside of the desert – corporate, government and in the not-for-profit sectors

Reference Group:

• Former Administrator of the Northern Territory, Ted Egan AO
• Alice Springs Immediate Past Mayor Fran Kilgariff
• CEO Central Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid Service and Senior Traditional Owner and a Native Title Holder for Mparntwe-Alice Springs Mrs Pat Miller AO
• Deputy CEO of MacDonnell Shire and Desert Knowledge Australia Board Director Des Rogers
• Desert Knowledge Australia CEO John Huigen
• Interpreter and Bi-Cultural Consultant Kenny Lechleitner
• His Worship the Mayor Damien Ryan

Media

20 October 2009: Quest to find young leaders, Centralian Advocate

15 October 2009: Looking for leaders, Alice Springs News

9 October 2009: Plan to create social harmony, Centralian Advocate

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The search is on for applicants for the Alice Springs Desert Leadership Program. Applications close midday 1 March 2010.

Please read the Participant Application Pack for further information. The pack is available below as separate sections, so you can complete electronically:

Part 1: Are you up for the challenge

Part 2: Application form

Part 3: Program detail

Appendix: Referee form

Further Information:

Alice Springs Desert Leadership Program overview

Sponsorship:

Opportunity to Partner

Contact:

John Rawnsley, Leadership Development Manager

T: 08 8959 6009 M: 0427 066 279

E: john.rawnsley@desertknowledge.com.au

"The need for a leadership program that builds the next generation of leaders in desert Australia, and is built on the reality that we are a multicultural nation should not be underestimated.

The Desert Leadership Program offers participants the opportunity to realise their strengths and talents and develop skills to lead in today’s collaborative world. The program will equip participants with practical and applicable knowledge to make an impact, build confidence and commitment to community."

Patron of Desert Knowledge Australia

His Honour Tom Pauling AO QC

Administrator of the Northern Territory