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East Gippsland Shire Council secures funding for third round of Agricultural Leadership Program open until 18 April 2025

East Gippsland Shire Council has secured funding for a third round of the Agricultural Leadership Program, offering training, mentoring, and industry insights. Applications close 18 March; the program runs March - May 2025.

By news@gippsland - 13th March 2025 - Back to News

Building on the overwhelming success of the first two rounds, East Gippsland Shire Council has secured funding to deliver a third round of the highly sought-after Agricultural Leadership Program for Economic Resilience.

Experts Chris Mirams and Dr. Gary Saliba lead training, mentoring, and a regional tour, strengthening leadership and resilience in East Gippsland's agricultural sector from March to May 2025

Agriculture leadership program

This exciting opportunity continues to empower our agricultural community with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive and lead in a changing economic landscape. Applications are now open until 18 March for the three-month program, which begins on 24 March 2025. Individuals over the age of 18 and aspiring to a future role in community leadership, recovery, or economic development are encouraged to apply.

Led by farm management consultant Chris Mirams and futurist Dr Gary Saliba, the program offers a regional tour, training, mentoring, and peer-to-peer learning to strengthen leadership skills and build personal and business resilience.

Running from March to May 2025, the program provides participants with firsthand insights into how East Gippsland's farming communities are adapting, diversifying, and collaborating to create a more resilient agricultural sector.

Sustainable farming leadership

Participants will gain practical knowledge in sustainable farming practices and innovation; skills to lead change within their businesses and communities, adaptive mindset to navigate challenges and drive long-term success, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders and like-minded peers.

This hands-on experience integrates real-world problem-solving with long-term strategic thinking, equipping participants with the tools to enhance profitability, sustainability, and community vitality.

Key dates

• 18 March - applications close
• 20 March - applicants will be advised if successful
• 24 & 25 March - Days 1 & 2: Leading change
• 15 & 16 April - Days 3 & 4: Adaptive capacity
• 13 & 14 May - Days 5 & 6: Experiential Regional tour
• 26 May - Day 7: Integration and graduation dinner

To find out more and apply, please visit our Agricultural Assistance page.

Pictures from East Gippsland Shire Council website.

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