June 2018

Graduate Network Events 2018

Breakfast with Damien Tomlinson
Join Damien Tomlinson, Ex Commando, Actor, Aspiring Paralympian & Inspiring Keynote Speaker for Breakfast on Tuesday 26th June 7.30am-8.30am at Federation University Auditorium, Baillie Street Horsham.

Damien's triumph against adversity, positive attitude and ambition for the future continues to resonate with people from all walks of life.  Above all, his incredible journey stands as proof that no challenge is too great and that the ANZAC spirit truly is alive and well.

Damien uses his experiences, passion for life and journey to inspire and motivate.

A light breakfast will be served.  Cost: Adults $10 and Students $5

All welcome.
  
Don't miss out.  Book your seat NOW!!

Leading Mindfully Workshop
Wednesday 8th August at Coughlin Park Community Centre 7.30am - 9.30am
Professor Amanda Sinclair is an author, researcher, teacher and consultant in areas of leadership, change, gender and diversity. 
Much of Amanda's recent work has focused on bringing insights and evidence from meditative traditions, mindfulness and neuro-scientific research, to enhancing leadership in corporate, community, medical and hospital, government and other settings. 
As a yoga and meditation teacher she seeks to support people to find enjoyable and sustainable ways of being in leadership.
More information and booking form.

Save the Date
Don't miss out. 
Be sure to pop the date of the 2018 Leadership Wimmera Presentations and Graduation in your calendar now. 
Friday 5th October 
Federation University Horsham Campus
BLG Presentations in the morning
RLS Presentations in the afternoon,
followed by

Graduation Evening from 6pm onwards
More details to follow.

Linh Do - from Footscray to the UN

As part of Horsham's Art Is Festival, the Library welcomes Linh Do, a Melbourne based speaker with interests in sustainable development, social change and social justice.

Linh Do has made her mark in over 15 countries from changing 1 million lightbulbs
(and mindsets) in Australia to a clean water well project in Kenya: co-founding a technology start-up and working with the United Nations Environment Program on youth engagement.  She is passionate about everybody being able to access opportunities to fulfil their dreams.

Meet Linh and discover how she got involved in international social and environmental programs -

Stawell Library, 7-9 Sloane St.

Wednesday 6th June at 1.00pm.  Bookings to 5358 1274

Horsham Library, 28 McLachlan Street

Wednesday 6th June at 7.30pm.  Bookings to 5382 5707

MBA Partnership Program

Are you currently participating in or a Graduate of the Leadership Wimmera Program?
Federation Business School would like to offer you the opportunity to enter its' MBA program upon graduation from any Victorian Community Leadership Program with a credit for 4 courses.
More information

Leading Teams Inner Sanctum

Leading Teams invites Leadership Wimmera Graduates and Supporters to register for free to receive exclusive articles and insights into the world of high performing leaders and teams every two months, sent to your inbox.  
Sign up now                             

Suggestions for Refresher Workshops

The Leadership Wimmera Committee would like to hear your ideas for refresher workshops. 

What subject areas would you like our current Leading Teams facilitators to explore at workshops organised specifically for people who have graduated from a Leadership Wimmera program 2002-2017? 

Would you like to brush up on your public speaking skills?  Or revisit your personal trademark?  Get tips for setting boundaries/limits within your team?  Explore ways to positively mentor junior staff?

To keep costs down we anticipate holding these workshops on the Wednesday evening of the Regional Leadership Skills workshops.

Email your suggestions to sboddi@wda.org.au            

Small Business Bus to Visit Horsham

The Small Business Bus is Coming to Horsham on the 26th of June 2018. 
Whether you're planning, starting or growing your business, the Victorian Government's Small Business Bus can help you to develop your business ideas and capabilities. 
Delivered by experts from the Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS), the on board mentoring sessions can help you to identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop an action plan to achieve your goals. 
Five free 45-minute sessions are available from 10am until 4pm. 
Please note that only one session is available for each business, and bookings are essential

2018 3WM, MIXXFM and The Weekly Advertiser Wimmera Business Awards

The 2018 3WM, MIXXFM and The Weekly Advertiser Wimmera Business Awards will be launched on June 12th at Horsham Golf Club.  Online applications open post-launch. 

The Gala Presentation Evening will be held on Friday 12th October.

Sue Boddi
Leadership Wimmera Manager