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Are you a local volunteer or community advocate looking to make real change where you live?

Learn how to step into a community leadership role and equip yourself with crucial leadership and advocacy skills to confidently engage, organise, and create positive change in your community. Over 6 sessions, you’ll be exposed to several important topics including effective communication styles, team building techniques, problem-solving, ethics and more.

No prior experience required — just a desire to make a difference.

• ✔ Open to all community members
• ✔ No leadership experience required
• ✔ Practical, real-world skills
• ✔ Network with other community leaders
• ✔ Certificate of attendance

Session topics will include:

1. Introduction to Volunteerism and Community Engagement
2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
3. Leadership and Team Building
4. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
5. Planning and Organisational Skills
6. Ethics, Safety, and Well-being

Location:

• Sessions 1-4 will be held at Mt Atkinson Children’s & Community Centre, 160 Clara Ave, Truganina, 3029.
• Sessions 5 & 6 will be held at Plumpton Community Centre, 19 Pear Parade, Fraser Rise 3336.

Lunch provided

Each session in this series runs for 7 hours. Catering will be provided for lunch, please advise of any dietary requirements when making a booking. Please also remember to bring along additional snacks and a water bottle.