Workshops support leadership development and community resilience

AlburyCity Council CEO Frank Zaknich, AlburyCity Deputy Mayor Councillor Steve Bowen, student scholarship recipient Paul Marshall, Acting Head of the School of Business Associate Professor Dianne McGrath and Charles Sturt Development Officer Brogan Finnerty.

Charles Sturt’s AlburyCity Leadership and Resilience Scholarship program was developed to strengthen the resilience of communities by supporting passionate, capable leaders to guide communities through times of disruption.

In April 2022, scholarship recipients met for two days of face-to-face workshops, allowing the participants to create a support network with peers, gain a deeper understanding of topics and learn how to apply the knowledge in the real world. Participants complete two micro subjects from Charles Sturt – Leading Change and Building Community Resilience.

The 27 scholarship recipients came from a wide range of backgrounds including first responders, bankers, health professionals and SES volunteers. One participant, Paul Marshall, was the captain of the Albury Volunteer Rescue Association squad. Paul applied for the scholarship to develop his leadership skills and help squad members and the community.

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