Sydney Leadership
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The Sydney Leadership program is an initiative of the Benevolent Society
, and was started in 1999, with the aim of creating a network of committed individuals working together to bring about social change. It is based in Sydney
, New South Wales
, Australia
.
At the end of the year, participants join the Sydney Leadership Alumni Network. Together with alumni from the partner Rural, Community and Youth Leadership programs they form the Social Leadership Network, whose 300+ members form a network of committed individuals extending through key positions in society.
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Benevolent Society
The Benevolent Society, founded by Edward Smith Hall in 1813, is Australia's first charity. It is an independent, non-religious, non-profit organisation which aims to help people overcome the barriers preventing them from participating fully in society...
, and was started in 1999, with the aim of creating a network of committed individuals working together to bring about social change. It is based in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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Overview
Each year about 50 individuals from all walks of society, many working at the cutting edge of their communities, join the Sydney Leadership Program. They then embark on a year of intensive courses and activities, which aim to provide participants with- more in-depth knowledge of a range of social issues,
- clarity of values and purpose,
- greater skills and confidence to act and increased resilience,
- greater ability to partner and collaborate successfully,
- a broader network across corporate, community and government sectors,
- capacity to exercise leadership in challenging environments.
At the end of the year, participants join the Sydney Leadership Alumni Network. Together with alumni from the partner Rural, Community and Youth Leadership programs they form the Social Leadership Network, whose 300+ members form a network of committed individuals extending through key positions in society.
Achievements
Projects initiated by graduates of the Sydney Leadership Program include:- Cultural/sports event for young refugees
- New humanities learning programs in prisons
- Rural business development in remote regions
- Teaching employable skills to disadvantaged youth
- Literacy in Prisons program
- Indigenous Leadership Programs
- Rural community futures - Moree 2020
- Community safety in Armidale
- Community Service Volunteer program in Lightning Ridge
- Youth unemployment in Wollongong
- Women on Boards
- Establishing a youth council in Leichhardt
- Bridging Generations in Penrith
- Uniting Christian & Muslim youth in western Sydney
- Building public housing estate networks
- Domestic violence – building family support networks
- Rural education in North West NSW
Impact on Community Leaders
Sydney Leadership has a high profile, and has been addressed by many prominent leaders such as the former Prime Minister, John HowardJohn Howard
John Winston Howard AC, SSI, was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, from 11 March 1996 to 3 December 2007. He was the second-longest serving Australian Prime Minister after Sir Robert Menzies....
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- Marie BashirMarie BashirMarie Roslyn Bashir AC, CVO is the present Governor of New South Wales since 2001 and also the Chancellor of the University of Sydney since 2007. Born in Narrandera, New South Wales, Bashir graduated from the University of Sydney in 1956 and held various medical positions, with a particular...
, Governor of New South Wales, said that Sydney Leadership has an enviable reputation for innovative approaches in addressing critical social issues. - Clover MooreClover MooreClover Moore , is an Australian politician, the Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney and an independent member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, representing the electorate of Sydney. Moore is the first publicly elected female Lord Mayor of Sydney. Prior to the 2007 NSW state election, she...
, Lord Mayor of Sydney, said Sydney Leadership makes an important contribution to the life of Sydney, working at many levels and across sectors of difficult social issues that lie beneath the surface of any large city. - Bob CarrBob CarrRobert John "Bob" Carr , Australian statesman, was Premier of New South Wales from 4 April 1995 to 3 August 2005. He holds the record for the longest continuous service as premier of NSW...
, as Premier of New South Wales, said We need leaders who have the ability to share information and ideas, to build strong and effective networks, and to engage the community. Sydney Leadership provides an ideal forum for such individuals to broaden their horizons and challenge accepted wisdom.