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Boost your skills and take a fearless step forward with
a new initiative for women in the Murray region
 

Stepping Up to Leadership Program

You can apply online or download the application form here.

Closing Date for Applications is 5pm 15 April 2016


Applications Are Now Open

There are 20 places available in the BPW Swan Hill Stepping Up to Leadership Programfunded by the Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR) and delivered locally by BPW Swan Hill.  The Program is an ongoing opportunity for women in the region to improve themselves not just in business, but for those interested in our community to Step Up Into Leadership.

The confidence to take a leading role isn't easy for all of us. This program will give you the skills and support to do it. Community leaders will share their knowledge throughout the six session program, which will also develop skills in media, public relations and marketing, community engagement, and advocacy. The program will build participants' self understanding and confidence, and facilitate goal setting and achievement.

Women between 20 and 60 years old, living in the Swan Hill, Wakool or Gannawarra region can apply.

Applications are now open and close on April 15, 2016 The six session program will run from May 11 to October, with a graduation in November. The program also includes individual coaching sessions with our facilitator, Rosanne Kava.

This is a heavily subsidised program made possible by a grant from FRRR. As a result, successful applicants will be required to pay only $200 to participant in this wonderful opportunity. BPW Swan Hill is part of a global organisation with close ties to the United Nations and a leading role in women's issues around the world. 

You can apply online or download the Application Form in MS Word or PDF.

Download the Stepping Up to Leadership Program information overview PDF.  
Closing Date for Applications is 5pm Friday 15 April 2016

Selection Criteria

The BPW Swan Hill – Stepping Up to Leadership Program will select participants based on the following considerations:

  • A practical geographic spread
  • Representation from varying employment/volunteer backgrounds
  • A variety of education experiences
  • Representation from varying age groups
  • Representation that reflects the diversity of culture in our region
  • Demonstrated passion for community work

For any further information contact: Anne Daniel 0409 961 852

Program Coordinator: Rosanne Kava

The Program Coordinator

Rosanne Kava is a highly motivated and accomplished executive leader with 7 years experience as a CEO in local government; she has held a number of senior Federal government management roles and a 3 year diplomatic posting in Rome.

Since commencing her consulting business, Kava Konsulting, Rosanne has worked on projects including facilitating strategic planning and team building sessions; conducting organisational reviews, CEO performance reviews, and workplace investigations. 

Rosanne is an accredited executive coach and also runs governance training sessions. She has undertaken a number of locum placements in local government executive positions pending recruitment.

Rosanne is a graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program and is a former Board Member of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation. She has held a number of Board positions and currently serves on the Board of Swan Hill District. 


2016 Program Calendar

To ensure participants receive the full benefits of the Step Up to Leadership Program the following attendance policy has been developed:

A minimum of 80% attendance is required. If a participant is unable to attend an event due to an emergency, a ‘Leave’ letter/email should be sent to the Program Coordinator as soon as possible.  Participants are asked to schedule their calendars to enable the attendance requirements to be met.  

Participants who are unable to achieve the attendance requirements are encouraged to withdraw prior to the program’s commencement enabling a ‘reserve candidate’ to be offered a position in the program.

The Step Up to Leadership Committee has determined that it will review the viability of an individual’s continued participation if absences are such that attendance required is at risk.


Program 

Date

Time

Location

Launch Evening

11 May

6.00pm

Swan Hill Club

Program Day 1

29 May

9.30am – 3pm

Swan Hill Club

Program Day 2

19 June

9.30am – 3pm

Kerang TBC

Program Day 3

10 July

9.30am - 3pm

TBC

Program Day 4

21 August

9.30am – 3pm

TBC

Program Day 5

9 October

9.30am – 3pm

TBC

Program Day 6

30 October

9.30am – 3pm

TBC

Graduation Dinner

9 November

6.00pm

TBC


You can apply online or download the Application Form in MS Word or PDF.
Download the Stepping Up to Leadership Program information overview PDF.  
Closing Date for Applications is 5pm Friday 15 April 2016

    

    

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