Arts Program Day 2016

From architecture to food, cultural influences together with wondrous laneways, Melbourne really has so many hidden treasures.  The LGSC future leaders had the opportunity to have a private tour with Localing Tours founder and Melbourne local Dean Hampel, no script, no formula, just unique destination experiences . The LGSC cohort met with Janine Zappini Curator of Conversations at ‘Work Club’  which is a leader in the new work culture movement. 

The Melbourne Theatre Company never ceases to amaze, the MTC is the oldest professional theatre company in Australia and currently exist as a semi-autonomous department of the University of Melbourne. Thank you to  MTC Executive Director Virginia Lovett for your insights into the world of creative arts.

Thanks to the MTC and Work Club for hosting us, to Dean, Janine, and Virginia we thank you for your support of the LGSC program

Parliament Day – Blinded by the library

You could be easily blinded by the library and other stunning features of the Victorian Parliament buildings and furnishings, however the 2016 Leadership Great South Coast participants took so much more away from their visit to the Victorian Parliament.

 After a tour around the Parliament buildings, the LGSC cohort were introduced to Ray Purdey, Clerk of the Parliaments, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly; plus, Committee Secretary who discussed Parliament in action, Parliament during sitting week and the operations of Parliamentary Committees. President of the Legislative Council, Honorable Bruce Atkinson provided the group with insights of his journey through local and state government and the roles of each, the Upper and Lower Houses within the Victorian Parliament.

Question time at the Legislative Council gave the LGSC participants insights into their workings, which was followed by a debrief by the Honorable Telmo Languiller, speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Senior Parliamentary Official. 

A Networking lunch saw Premier Daniel Andrews and various other MP’s and advisors who gave their time to the LGSC group to field questions and allow for networking opportunities. The group relished the opportunity to have casual conversations and discussions with the parliamentarians.

 Tanya Waterson, senior advisor to the Member for Western Victoria – James Purcell, enlightened the group with priorities for the South West Region.

LGSC would like to give thanks to Premier Daniel Andrews, Hon Bruce Atkinson, Hon Telmo Langiller, Mr. Ray Purdey, Mr. James Purcell, Ms. Gayle Tierney, Mr. Simon Ramsey, Ms. Emma Kealy, Ms. Steph Ryan, Mr. Josh Morris, Ms. Roma Britnell, and to Parliament Victoria for hosting us.

Emerging leaders from across regional Victoria join forces for learning day

Local leaders from the 2016 Leadership Great South Coast (LGSC) program met with likeminded people from across Victoria to think about how they can, as leaders, influence the future of regional Victoria. The LGSC group joined with leadership program representatives from across Victoria for a day in Melbourne to consider how they can strategically influence issues beyond their own localities.

The day began with a special address by Leigh Kennedy, Regional Director – Gippsland, who provided an overview of the challenges and opportunities faced in regional Victoria. Leigh explained the focus for regional Victoria by the State Government and invited the leaders to get involved in the Regional Partnerships, Regional Assembly – a chance for them to directly influence government decisions.

Deloitte representatives, Frank Kelloway and Dr Daniel Terrill, introduced the participants with new research undertaken by the company comparing metro, regional and rural communities in Victoria. The thought-provoking research analyzed the issues and opportunities for regional and rural communities, and outlined the importance of leadership for regional prosperity.

The participants were inspired by Jason Clarke, Director Minds at Work, in his energetic presentation on transforming an idea into reality, and the various roles within an organisation that are important to make that happen.

The afternoon session raised the noise levels in the room, as participants were taught practical advocacy conversations with Helga Svendsen. The LGSC group were visiting the Parliament of Victoria the following day and this session allowed the leaders to put their lobbying and advocacy skills into practice.

The day was not only filled with high-quality learning opportunities for the leaders, but also presented fantastic networking opportunities to meet other leaders from across regional Victoria.

Public Speaking Masterclass Alumni Feedback

We recently had the fabulous Lynne Cazaly conduct a Public Speaking Masterclass …our Alumni said…

I was in heaven!!

In one day I have overcome my fear of public speaking! Practical, no nonsense, Lynne not only made us better at the delivery but I now have skills to plan and prepare content.
First time using a mic for anything other than introducing someone else and it is fair to say I didn’t want to hand the mic back at the end of the day!!

I am forever grateful for completing the LGSC Program and the opportunities it continues to create for me. 

Ann Cunningham, 2015 Alumni