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Initiative encourages more LGBTIQA+ women on to community boards

An initiative from Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care and Community Boards is providing support for women from the LGBTIQA+ communities to upskill so they can put themselves forward to assist community organisations.

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The Emerging Leaders in Governance Program (ELGP) is one of three components of the Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care and Community Boards initiative.

The ELGP is an innovative 4-month program, running from August – November 2022, that pioneers the engagement of young leaders on the Boards and Committees in the Not-For-Profit sector.

Applicants must be able to attend all workshop session plus complete four program challenges, which include attend a board meeting and mentoring session, complete leadership development activities, create a board resume and completing a group project.

Tonight the team are holding an information session to explore the program structure, the expectations of participants, and run through the application process. It is a great opportunity to hear more about the program and ask any questions of the facilitator.

The info session is on Wednesday 1 June from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at Southcare Central Hall at 19 Pether Road, Manning. Register via Eventbrite.

Find out more about the program here.

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