Our Port of Portland Vist

LGSC participants recently visited Portland and talked with major industry representatives about economic drivers and challenges.

Committee for Portland’s Anita Rank shared their vision of providing opportunities for economic growth and community development. The Committee for Portland have a wide range of initiatives to support business development and the attraction of skilled workers creating a more prosperous and sustainable region.

Portland Aluminum Plant Manager Peter Chellis attributed strong leadership skills and focus on training and leadership development as a key to the plants success.

South West Fibre, Resources Manager, Alison Read (LGSC Alumni) highlighted the significant economic  contribution of the forest industry through trade and employment while focusing on conserving cultural heritage.

To conclude our day, participants were taken on a guided tour of the Port to see industry in action while discussing the positive impact the Port has on the environment, tourism and the community.

Participants learned about the strong economic contribution made by the Port or Portland’s activities including international exports and the wide range of resources that come through the port.

Angela Runganga

A big thank you to the Port of Portland for hosting us and providing a comprehensive Port tour conducted by Port of Portland Engineer, Mark Kamphuis and Business Development Manager, Kara King

Thanks to the Committee for Portland, Keppel Prince, South West Fibre and Portland Aluminum for their ongoing support of LGSC.

Future leaders prepare to step up and to speak out

The 2016 Leadership Great South Coast (LGSC) cohort experienced a day of growth, reflection and presentation skill development on their second skills day of the program in Port Fairy.

As the cold South West Winter sets in and the group reaches the halfway point of the year, the skills day was a terrific opportunity to reflect, consolidate, and realign as they continue on with their journey. The LGSC participants welcomed back Lead Facilitator Corrinne Armour, and welcomed for the first time Helga Svendsen who was assisting for the day.  The day focused on the theme of speaking out in public with the participants being exposed to a variety of styles and techniques for communicating more effectively. 

The afternoon included an exploration of the work of renowned American author and leadership coach Malcolm Goldsmith, particularly his reminder that ‘what got you here, won’t get you there’.  The group now embarks onto the next stage of the journey refreshed and invigorated, with their team projects continuing to develop. 

A huge thank you goes out to the inspiring facilitators Corrinne Armour, and Helga Svendsen,, and the tremendous organisers Amanda Hennessy, and Mandy Maglaras, thanks also to Moyne Shire for hosting the group.

2016 Community Projects Announced

Our 2016 Community projects have been announced and are listed here or click on our Projects Tab.

Again lots of fantastic ideas put forward by our 2016 Participants. This years project areas include Environmental/Ag, Disability, Mental Health and Education.

Congratulations to our team Leads: Michal Absalom, Jackie Jeffrey/Robbie Frawley, Wayne Robertson and Paul McNamara.

In 2016 we will also be supporting an Alumni Arts Projects via our Hugh Williamson Foundation Sponsorship.  

AICD Governance Foundations for Not for Profit Directors

This workshop is now FULL

If you would like to participate in our 2017 Program (dates TBC) please register your interest via [email protected]

LGSC in partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors invites you to:

Governance Foundations for Not for Profit Directors on June 16 and 17  2016 (1.5 days) at the Port Fairy Community Services Centre

Are you considering joining a Board and would like to understand the responsibilities of directorship?
Could your Board improve its standard of governance?
Are you currently serving on a Board and would like to increase your personal skill level?

Over 1.5 days of training you will examine:

Duties and responsibilities of the Not for Profit Director

• Your role as a director
• Importance of fulfilling the vision, mission and values of the organisation for which you are a director
• Process of induction for new directors
• Duties and responsibilities
• Reporting and disclosure requirements of NFP organisations
• Conflicts of Interest
• Good practice governance structures

Strategy and Risk for the Not for Profit Director

• The director’s role in formulating and overseeing strategy
• The director’s role in risk oversight, monitoring and management
• Stakeholder and stakeholder management strategies
• Board issues with fundraising and sponsorship
• Risk appetite and how this effects board decisions

Finance for the Not for Profit Director

• The directors role in signing off reports and evaluating financial solvency
• Commonly used accounting terminology
• Examining financial statements and what they tell us
• How do they tell the story of the organisation?
• Reports required by funders, government agencies & regulators

Full rate $950.00 pp GST inclusive

 AICD 2016 Course Flyer

More info contact 0408627066

This program does not provide RPL to the full CDC Program