STEPS Program - Community Leadership

STEPS Program - Funded Projects

The STEPS program is designed to enhance leadership in rural communities, improve the ability of not-for-profit groups to develop and implement community projects and ensure community groups avoid experiencing the effects of volunteer fatigue. It offers a flexible, independent source of funds to support not-for-profit community groups affected by or impacted by the Victorian 2009 Bushfires.

Typically, projects are funded in one of five areas and this page outlines the projects funded relating to Community Leadership.

Community Leadership

Fire Affected Community Scholarship. Community Leadership Loddon Murray Inc. run an annual Leadership Program which aims to develop and build on participant skills and knowledge, ability and understanding, assisting them to become more effective community leaders. CLLM applied to STEPS for funding to allow an active community member in a bushfire affected area to participate in the 2012 program. Community Leadership Loddon Murray - $7,000

Leadership programs increase social and human capacity to build resilient and vibrant regional communities that are more able to adaptable to change. Unfortunately, financial disadvantage is a considerable barrier to participating in leadership training. FRRR and DPCD recognise the importance of encouraging new and emerging leaders to develop skills and experience in community leadership and the need to create a bigger and more diverse pool of active and capable leaders for the future. Community groups in bushfire affected regions are encouraged to nominate emerging leaders and apply to STEPS for funding to support participation in established Leadership Courses across the state.

Developing Skills in Community Leadership. The Mitchell Shire does not currently have a Leadership program available. Mitchell Shire is struggling in the area of Community Development and is in need of skilled leaders to engage with community groups and assist them to work together. A member of the Mitchell Community Resources and Advocacy Group (MCRAG) was nominated and successful in their application for a supported place in the Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program (LMCLP). STEPS funding will assist the participant to attend the course. Mitchell Community Resources and Advocacy Group (MCRAG) - $2,285

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