Features of successful community leadership programs – audio

What do successful community leadership programs look like? SVA shares insights from programs it has reviewed.

Summary
  • For community-based solutions to local issues to succeed, community participation and leadership is required.
  • SVA has evaluated a range of community leadership programs in regional Victoria and the Western Desert of WA. These successful programs were community-led and established to respond to specific needs of the community.
  • They all also feature four components: leadership skills development, community knowledge and awareness, network expansion and practical experience.
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