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Prospectus2015–16

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Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre

PO Box 186 Curtin ACT 2605 Australia

Published by the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre Pty Ltd Copyright © Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre Ltd 2015

Contents

Message from the CEO and Chair 03

About the AILC 04

Leading yourself, Leading your community 06

Accredited Indigenous courses 10

Getting the best from your Indigenous staff 16

The AILC Menu – courses that can be tailored to any need 18

Good Leadership = Good Governance 22

The AILC Board 24

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It often takes a new opportunity to unlock the light inside.That opportunity is an Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre education experience.There are more than 500,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders across our continent.

Thousands have had their lives transformed through an AILC course.

Tens of thousands more are waiting for their chance.

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AILC courses provide an opportunity for individuals to achieve their true potential.

AILC courses transform lives – and shape communities. We do not make leaders – we simply provide knowledge, skills, networks and support through tailored courses that enable Indigenous people to recognise their true potential and set a course to achieve it in a way that no other organisation does.

AILC courses provide an opportunity for individuals to achieve their true potential – with tangible outcomes that can have a positive impact across families, workplaces and communities.

The AILC was established by visionary Indigenous leaders in 2001 and is still the only national provider of accredited courses in both Indigenous leadership and Indigenous governance. Being unique makes The AILC particularly special – but also conveys a heavy burden of responsibility and expectation on our organisation.

We can only develop a critical mass of Indigenous leaders who have been given opportunities, knowledge and skills through AILC Indigenous leadership and governance courses through support our partners. Corporate and government partners play an essential role in providing not only resources, but curriculum advice, networking and employment opportunities and strategic resources to ensure the AILC remains Australia’s leading Indigenous education provider.

Whether you are a CEO, or the newest employee on the block, you can contribute to stronger AILC partnerships and help Close the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Find out how in this prospectus – and help change Australia for the better.

Rachelle Towart Charles ProuseCEO Chair

Message from the CEO and Chair

The challenge of leadership and finding ways to be a catalyst for change is at the forefront of the minds of most Boards and senior executives today. 03

Whether you are a CEO, or the newest employee on the block, you can contribute to stronger AILC partnerships and help Close the Gap.

About the AILC

We already have partnerships with some of Australia’s leading corporations and understand the importance of practical courses and services that deliver tangible gain to employers and also clear benefits to Indigenous employees.

The AILC is a pioneer in developing Indigenous leadership and culture and has established:

• the largest network of Indigenous alumni in Australia, comprising more than 2000 Indigenous leaders;

• the first comprehensive leadership pathway for Indigenous leaders from all learning backgrounds;

• Australia’s most advanced qualification in Indigenous leadership; and

• Masterclasses in governance to provide advanced learning opportunities for Indigenous managers with experience to build on.

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The AILC is the only national provider of accredited Indigenous leadership and Indigenous governance programs and also provides a range of services related to Indigenous human resources, employment and cultural competence.

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Transformative educational experiencesAn independent KPMG review of AILC programs and outcomes has found that:

• 70% of graduates of AILC accredited programs earned a promotion after completing their course;

• 79% said they had taken on an enhanced leadership role after finishing the course;

• Average incomes of AILC graduates rose almost $14,000 after graduation; and

• 95% said they felt they were better leaders after completing an AILC course.

Life changing outcomesThe AILC will directly increase the incomes of Indigenous leaders by more than $600 million over the next ten years if it builds the support required to reach its enrolment targets.

of graduates of AILC accredited programs earned a promotion after completing their course.

70%The AILC will directly increase the incomes of Indigenous leaders by more than $600 million over the next ten years if it builds the support required.

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Courses delivering a national needIndigenous leadership and governance capacity have been identified as critically important to Closing the Gap by successive Federal Governments and the Coalition of Australian Government’s (COAG) Closing the Gap strategy. There is a tremendous need and demand for the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre’s courses, which include:

• Non-accredited introductory courses in Indigenous leadership and governance

• Non-accredited short courses in Indigenous leadership and governance

• Certificate II in Indigenous leadership

• Certificate IV in Indigenous leadership

• Certificate IV in Business (Governance)

• Advanced Diploma in Indigenous leadership

In addition, the AILC provides popular non-accredited courses in Indigenous mentoring, tailored courses in leadership and governance and cultural competency and consultancy services focusing on skills assessment and workforce development planning.

By keeping most learning groups to a maximum of 25 and providing a curriculum prepared and taught by Indigenous people, we are able to provide content geared to the diverse learning styles of Indigenous learners.

In addition, content including key terms, case studies and leadership concepts can be tailored to suit the requirements of specific workplaces and/or cultural groups, to ensure leadership learnings are directly relevant to each participant. This applies to both AILC accredited and non-accredited courses.

Leading yourself/ Leading your community

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New solutions through applied leadership trainingThe AILC has pioneered a new approach to prioritising and resolving key issues in Indigenous communities – developing applied leadership programs which equip community members with the knowledge and capabilities required to resolve their key problems.

In delivering applied leadership programs, the AILC runs a one-day workshop with communities to identify the priority issues they want to address in their community. The AILC then develops tailored leadership programs with content and case studies that equip participants with knowledge and skills that will help them deal with their chosen issue.

The AILC has developed the applied leadership program concept in response to feedback and ongoing consultation with Indigenous communities and can be tailored to a wide range of key issues. Programs focusing on skills and knowledge required to implement Alcohol Management Plans have already been run with great results, leading to plans for further programs in the future.

Good Governance = Good LeadershipAILC courses recognise that governance and leadership are inextricably linked – good governance is not possible without good leadership and vice-versa.

As a result, all AILC courses contain elements of both leadership and governance, but courses are defined by different emphases that deliver specialist knowledge and skills required by participants.

The AILC also offers a range of workplace services to ensure that Indigenous leaders receive the support required to achieve their full potential.

In delivering applied leadership programs, the AILC runs a one-day workshop with communities to identify the priority issues they want to address in their community.

The AILC also offers a range of workplace services to ensure that Indigenous leaders receive the support required to achieve their full potential.

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AILC Pathways

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One course is not enough on its own to support the growth and ongoing development of Indigenous leaders. As a result, the AILC has worked

with a range of universities across Australia to develop the nation’s first comprehensive Indigenous governance and leadership education pathway.

This continuum of learning is critical to enhance the breadth and depth of Indigenous leadership and governance capacity across the country.

Certificate II in Indigenous Leadership

Non-Accredited Indigenous Leadership & Indigenous Governance Programs

Advanced Diploma Of Indigenous Leadership

University Degree

Introductory Indigenous Leadership Course

Certificate IV in Indigenous Leadership

Certificate IV in Business

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“My family is a very radical family.” Anna Jovanavic says.

“My grandfather was very influential in setting up the tent embassy in Canberra and introducing the Aboriginal housing model, he was good mates with Gough Whitlam. My mother was on a lot of boards and committees. That passion to try to make things better for our people is in our blood.”

Despite her youth, Anna Jovanavic is a woman in a hurry. The 25 year-old Walbunja woman from Bateman’s Bay, on New South Wales’s picturesque far south coast is rapidly drawing attention for her capacity to influence change.

“There is still a lot of racism between black and white people in Australia. I won’t sit and let life go by. I want to participate in conversations, get out there and have a positive impact.

“If people tell me I am good at something, that’s nice, but I don’t seek that. In fact I try to avoid that, because I don’t really want to get the attention for me. I want to talk about change and how we can work together in building stronger relationships for a country where we have shared pride and prosperity.”

Anna completed the AILC Certificate II in Indigenous Leadership in 2011 after several years in the workforce and found the exposure to 22 other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders from different backgrounds liberating. She now works as a Senior Reconciliation Action Plan Consultant in Brisbane.

“The leadership course empowers you. It opens your eyes. You realise you can do what you want to do, you just have to believe in yourself,” Anna says.

“I’m just in my twenties, you know, but it changed my life.”

Every inch a leaderAnna Jovanavic Walbunja Woman, Bateman’s Bay

I want to talk about change and how we can work together in building stronger relationships for a country where we have shared pride and prosperity.

The leadership course empowers you. It opens your eyes. You realise you can do what you want to do, you just have to believe in yourself.

I won’t sit and let life go by. I want to participate in conversations, get out there and have a positive impact.

10412NAT Certificate II in Indigenous Leadership

Ideal course for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who demonstrate leadership qualities and have no prior Indigenous leadership or governance qualification

Duration: 10 weeks (Two intensive study blocks and additional assessment tasks)

Class size: 15 – 25 participants

Location: Taught in every State and Territory, and also taken to workplaces and remote communities, depending on requirements

Course overview The Certificate II in Indigenous Leadership introduces course participants to the key elements of Indigenous leadership in Australia and builds upon the capacity of Indigenous Australian leaders.

This course, which is usually delivered in small class groups of around 25 students, provides basic knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable participants to commence and/or grow in Indigenous Leadership roles. It assists students to identify their own strengths in order to plan their leadership journeys in the future.

The Certificate II in Indigenous Leadership will enable participants to achieve the following goals:

• Learn a small number of leadership styles and their application to a range of different situations and contexts;

• Become familiar with their own strengths, capabilities and personal development;

• Be provided with the opportunity to apply leadership in their professional and non-professional lives;

• Be introduced to working effectively in teams and other productive working relationships;

• Develop understanding and identification of their Leadership vision and values, as well as the desirable personal qualities for being a more effective leader;

• Build leadership skills and knowledge; and

• Build their personal and public confidence.

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Accredited Indigenous coursesLeadership

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10413NAT Certificate IV in Indigenous Leadership

Ideal course for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who demonstrate leadership qualities with significant existing experience in higher education and/or leadership

Duration: 12 weeks (Three intensive study blocks and additional assessment tasks)

Class size: 15-25 participants

Location: Taught in every State and Territory, and also taught in workplaces where required

Course overview The Certificate IV in Indigenous Leadership has been designed to develop the capacity of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to take on personal leadership and senior roles in communities, workplaces, organisations and/or family leadership roles. Students are encouraged and assisted to recognise their current leadership skills and to identify further potential aspirations in their communities and workplaces and developing personal strategies and milestones to help them work towards achieving them.

AILC Certificate courses assist students by improving their confidence to seek and take on a range of leadership opportunities in a safe learning environment that is culturally appropriate to practice their skills.

The Certificate IV in Indigenous Leadership will enable participants to achieve the following goals:

• Learn a broad range of leadership styles and demonstrate their application to a range of different situations and contexts;

• Become familiar with their own strengths, capabilities and personal communication styles and their impact on others;

• Be provided with opportunities to apply leadership skills and knowledge in their professional and/or personal lives;

• Develop further knowledge, understanding and practical demonstration of working collaboratively with others in productive working relationships;

• Develop further understanding and strategies to apply leadership visions and values and to develop personal qualities that would enable them to be a more effective leader;

• Strengthened and highly effective leadership skills; and

• Strengthened personal confidence and interpersonal communication.

Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Leadership

Ideal course for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders wanting to deepen their leadership capabilities

Duration: 18 months

Class size: Up to 25 participants

Location: First intake in NT in 2016

Course overview This qualification is Australia’s most advanced qualification in Indigenous leadership and provides graduates with skills that can be applied across the spectrum of Australian organisations – as well as a pathway to further study programs at partner universities.

The Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Leadership enables participants to build on advanced leadership capabilities, establishing skillsets and knowledge bases to support them in advanced leadership roles.

The course will enable participants to achieve the following goals:

• Develop deep insights into a range of leadership styles and demonstrate their application to a range of different situations and contexts;

• Refine their understanding of their own strengths, capabilities and personal communication styles;

• Develop measurement tools and strategies to apply leadership skills and knowledge in their professional and/or personal lives;

• Develop further knowledge, understanding and practical demonstration of working collaboratively with others in productive working relationships;

• Develop further understanding and strategies to apply leadership visions and values and to develop personal qualities that would enable them to be a more effective leader;

• Strengthened and highly effective leadership skills; and

• Strengthened personal confidence and interpersonal communication.

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…after the course I stand back, listen to what they are saying and then use their language to explain things back to them in a manor they would understand.

If you take the time to look at all the positive outcomes from Indigenous leadership around the country, it will surely dissipate any negative stereotypes about Indigenous people

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Kalan Knight hails from the Tharawal mob, and found a new confidence in his identity after completing a Certificate IV in Indigenous leadership with the AILC in 2014.

“Before the course I would feel a bit more reserved talking about Indigenous culture, because I didn’t feel like I knew enough, but it filled in a lot of the gaps and also gave me a lot more confidence,” Kalan says.

Each day as he gets ready for his shift as a barman, Kalan pins his name badge on the right side of his chest and a badge with the Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Australian flags on the left, over his heart.

“You meet all sorts of people and sometimes they criticise the Aboriginal people or the culture,” Kalan says.

“In the past I would have gone off and become very defensive as I am passionate about both of these things, but after the course I stand back, listen to what they are saying and then use their language to explain things back to them in a manor they would understand.”

The badge was a graduation present after he completed his Certificate IV course and is a reminder of his pride in being Aboriginal, as well as his pride in the positive contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are making to Australia.

“If you take the time to look at all the positive outcomes from Indigenous leadership around the country, it will surely dissipate any negative stereotypes about Indigenous people,” Kalan says.

New pride for young leaderKalan Knight Tharawal Man

BSB41915 Certificate IV in Business (Governance)

Ideal course for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders wanting to develop practical skills and knowledge that will help them work in or with organisational boards

Duration: 12 weeks

Class size: 15 – 25 participants

Location: Taught in every State and Territory, and also taught in workplaces where required

Course overview Indigenous people serving in senior organisational roles must often operate in two worlds; maintaining cultural obligations to their community while also meeting the legal and financial obligations that all Australian organisations must observe.

The Certificate IV in Business (Governance) equips participants with a range of skills designed to build understanding to meet their obligations as well as capabilities which will help them build and maintain strong governance structures and practices within a wide range of organisations.

This program is designed to specifically meet the needs of Indigenous corporations and individuals seeking to build their governance capability.

This course includes skills and knowledge in:

• Communication;

• Problem-solving;

• Monitoring legal compliance;

• Understanding financial accounts;

• Planning and strategy development;

• Analysis; and

• Technology implementation.

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At the front of the room, three older Aboriginal women kept about 50 staff from the oil rig logistics company captivated for about an hour, telling fork-lift drivers, supervisors, clients and managers about the flavours of berries and nuts found in the local bush.

Kelly Francis, who had introduced the women and organised the event, watched closely. She had to organise an event as part of her AILC Certificate IV in Business (Governance) course and she desperately wanted it to succeed.

“I have organised a lot of events before, but because I had thought up this idea myself, with an aim of introducing my workmates to local Indigenous culture, I really had to make sure everything went right,” Kelly says.

“Everyone really loved it. You could tell they were interested and really listening because for the whole hour, not one person pulled out their phone to text or check their messages.

Kelly signed up for the Certificate IV program in 2014 after spotting a message about it on Facebook.

“I looked at the criteria and looked through all the units they were doing and I thought it could be really relevant for my job. Because the company I work for, Toll Mermaid Logistics, is so unique, there is no other formal training for my position and I thought it would benefit my work skills,” Kelly says.

Kelly monitors operations and security while also helping to coordinate occupational health and safety Toll Mermaid Logistics. Two years in, Kelly feels like she belongs.

“We had to do a briefing letter for our boss on the outcomes of the course and any ideas we had that the company could implement and I was really a bit terrified about writing it and the idea of actually giving it to him,” Kelly says.

“Anyway, I did, and he thought it was great and we have pretty much implemented most of the ideas.”

Leader for a new generationKelly Francis

I have organised a lot of events before, but because I had thought up this idea myself, with an aim of introducing my workmates to local Indigenous culture, I really had to make sure everything went right.

We had to do a briefing letter for our boss on the outcomes of the course and any ideas we had that the company could implement… he thought it was great and we have pretty much implemented most of the ideas.

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Getting the best from your Indigenous staff

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Leadership assessmentsIt’s often hard to know where to start with training staff.

AILC has developed expertise in conducting leadership assessments, identifying the existing skills strengths and gaps within organisations in order to diagnose the most effective mix of training programs required. This can also form the basis of a workforce training plan, which aligns skills gaps and requirements with organisational goals and recommended training programs.

AILC staff are frequently called upon to provide a link between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and employers – building capability relevant to organisational needs, to deliver workforce training outcomes that are both efficient and effective.

Emotional IntelligenceUnderstanding the needs and motivations of yourself and others is vital for any manager. Building the emotional intelligence of Indigenous staff in management roles is essential to equip them with advanced leadership skills, enhanced work performance, improved mental health, and the ability to get along better with others.

While strong leadership is fundamental to business success, an organisation can only succeed when employees at every level clearly understand where the business is going, and they support, and do what is required, to achieve business goals.

Many organisations have moved beyond simple targets of enrolling Indigenous staff into entry-level positions and have committed to getting the most of all employees – including enabling Indigenous staff to move onwards and upwards.

AILC programs assist in building emotional intelligence and help Indigenous staff to cope with pressure, frustrations, and stressful situations by effectively managing and monitoring their emotions – and are an important investment for organisations committed to making a meaningful contribution to Closing the Gap through their employment strategies.

AILC programs are about positive changeThey are about building knowledge and capability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people so they can change their lives for the better and be catalysts of change for their families, their workplaces and their communities.Some find the best outcomes can be achieved from our existing range of accredited and non-accredited programs. Others benefit from a more targeted approach.

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Tailored programs – cost-effective & workplace focusedTailored AILC programs provide your solution for capacity building, recruitment and retention, getting the best out of your people and equipping Indigenous staff to move beyond entry-level roles.

Better still, they can often be developed and delivered for little more than the cost of a regular AILC program. When organisations factor in the time, venue, travel and accommodation savings that are realised when we deliver programs in-house, AILC tailored courses are almost always the most cost effective option if there are multiple staff members participating in the course.

The AILC has provided tailored courses to thousands of Indigenous people, with a focus on building skills that organisations value.

All AILC courses introduce concepts of both leadership and governance, recognising the fundamental inter-relationship between leadership and governance.

When? We can deliver a tailored two-day introductory course or an 18-month Advanced Diploma – we work with clients to give advice on the best course mix to get value from their training investment.

Where? We frequently deliver courses in remote communities and in workplaces and in central city locations. It’s critically important to be able to take our education programs to the places they are most needed.

How much? We are happy to quote for any needs. We don’t teach like a traditional bricks and mortar higher education provider – we develop solutions that match organisational and individual need.

Discovery and Focus

Setting the positivity.Setting the plan.

Making it happen.

Technical KnowledgeCourse that

give people the information they need.

Skills AuditWhat people have.

What people require.

1-on-1 ServicesSupporting everyone reach

their learning goals.

The AILC Menu – courses that can be tailored to any need

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Indigenous leadership courses include a wide range of content, from communication and conflict resolution to goal setting and situation analysis. Modules can be included in tailored courses from the Cert II, Cert IV and Advanced Diploma courses, and/or other topical themes, such as:

• What does leadership mean for your organisation? An examination of the importance and value of Indigenous leadership within your organisation

• Thought leadership – Analysis of thought leadership and trends relating to Indigenous leadership – what it means to be a thought leader and how to exercise influence

• Strategic leadership – Expanding awareness of strategy development and application, including the importance of both governance and leadership in achieving strategic objectives

• Community leadership – Identifying and developing the distinct skills required to excel in Indigenous community leadership

• Generation gaps – Getting generations together, improving understanding between generations, improving community cohesion

• Management – Building capabilities and skills so participants will be confident to implement effective management practices

• Teamwork and teambuilding – Understanding the importance of positive team dynamics and investing time and energy in positive team relationships that deliver organisational results

• Foundation skills – Introducing participants to key skills in leadership and governance

• Developing and supporting new leaders – Building awareness of the key ingredients required to develop a strong support network for new leaders

Duration, scheduling and content of sessions will be determined in consultation with you.

The Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre is a thought leader in Indigenous leadership.We develop all our own curriculum and our leadership courses have changed the lives of thousands of past participants.

The AILC has a strong track record of ‘walking in two worlds’ – capable of providing cultural insights and advice while also acting as an effective liaison and support service for Indigenous staff.

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Cost of training“People ring up and say “We need an Indigenous leadership training program,” and my first response is, “Do you really?”” AILC CEO Rachelle Towart says.

“Of course we love providing what we consider to be Australia’s best leadership programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, but we know that the best education experiences occur when they give people knowledge and confidence that they can start applying immediately.

“The AILC has remained successful since it was established in 2001 because we have maintained close relationships between Indigenous communities and also corporate and government partners – so we know how to deliver programs that yield results.

“In the end, training programs need to be an investment, not just a cost. We try to maximise the return on every investment in an AILC education program by looking at the best way to lift Indigenous leaders to the next level of their leadership journey.”

The AILC is a not-for-profit company owned and operated by a majority of Indigenous people, meaning:

• We are able to negotiate on costs, particularly where large cohorts of participants are involved

• We develop detailed quotations within 48 hours, based on delivery of your course or participation in an AILC course

• We bring courses to you – saving potentially thousands of dollars per participant on accommodation and travel expenses

For information about how the AILC can tailor a course specifically for your organisation, contact ailc@ailc.org.au

Specialised workplace services – the secret to Indigenous employmentCultural understanding and a form of support that offers pastoral care and advice are critically important in order to recruit and retain Indigenous employees. AILC offers a range of services to serve as a bridge between recruits and employers, including on-call helpdesk support for Indigenous employees, cultural competency training, mentoring programs and workplace strategies.

This suite of workplace services provides the additional support and advice that many organisations find they need as they commit to building their Indigenous workforce.

As an organisation that is owned and run by Indigenous people and maintains partnerships with some of Australia’s biggest corporations, the AILC has a strong track record of ‘walking in two worlds’ – capable of providing cultural insights and advice while also acting as an effective liaison and support service for Indigenous staff.

AILC offers a range of services to serve as a bridge between recruits and employers

The AILC has remained successful since it was established in 2001 because we have maintained close relationships between Indigenous communities and also corporate and government partners

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LeadersLink – building mentoring relationships Relationships with mentors can be one of the most powerful tools available to support leaders as they seek to progress their careers.

Establishing strong mentoring relationships can be difficult, particularly between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The LeadersLink course is specifically developed to establish mentoring relationships on a sound footing from the start.

The course provides knowledge, cultural context and a practical toolkit to improve the effectiveness of mentor relationships involving Indigenous people. It focuses on building knowledge and capabilities for people involved in supervising and/or mentoring an Indigenous person.

Facilitators and participants are equals in the learning process. This comprehensive three day program is designed for Indigenous Australians who wish to further develop leadership knowledge, skills and networks; and non-Indigenous Australians who wish to work more effectively with Indigenous people within the workplace and/or Indigenous communities.

The course uses a practical approach to the complexities of mentoring in a cross-cultural context examining:

• What diversity mentoring is;

• How cultural diversity is included in the mentoring process;

• What the ethical considerations are; and

• How we can develop successful diversity mentoring relationships.

Masterclasses – advanced learning opportunitiesWith an increasing number of Indigenous staff readying themselves to move beyond entry level and middle management roles, the AILC has recognised that more advanced training options are required to support people as they progress their career.

The AILC has developed new masterclasses providing high-level intensive workshops that provide emerging leaders with the chance to learn directly from leaders who have earned success on the national stage.

Targeted intensive workshops, seminars and masterclasses have already been developed for women around governance and for men around leadership, with further professional development themes planned in the near future.

The AILC Menu – courses than can be tailored to any need continued...

Applied leadershipThe AILC has developed applied leadership programs which equip communities with the knowledge and capabilities required to resolve their key problems.

In delivering applied leadership programs the AILC runs a one-day workshop with communities to identify the key issues they want to address in their community. The AILC then develops tailored leadership programs with content and case studies that focus on the community’s priority issue.

For example, communities in the Northern Territory identified alcohol management issues as a key problem they wished to resolve. In these cases, the AILC developed leadership courses incorporating case studies and examples that only related to alcohol management issues. The courses were very successful in those communities, with the content designed to directly equip local people with the skills and knowledge they needed to tackle their chosen issue.

This applied leadership program approach turns the existing model of training on its head.

Indigenous leadership programs typically provide individuals with a raft of skills that they can use in their career, their family life and in their community. This approach is critically important in order to build capacity for individuals. However, in cases where training must focus on areas of community need, applied leadership programs are more appropriate.

The AILC has developed the applied leadership program concept in response to feedback and ongoing consultation with Indigenous communities and can be tailored to a wide range of key issues.

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With an increasing number of Indigenous staff readying themselves to move beyond entry level and middle management roles, the AILC has recognised that more advanced training options are required to support people as they progress their career.

Good leadership = Good governance

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AILC governance courses can include a broad range of modules, including:

• Corporate governance – Corporate structures, how to establish and oversight them

• Community governance – Structures and accountabilities within Indigenous communities

• Financial literacy and governance – Understanding balance sheets and profit and loss statements

• Culture and governance – Insights into how Indigenous people have successful managed walking in two worlds – understanding cultural contexts of governance

• Understanding governance – An overview of core governance capabilities and responsibilities

• Governance in Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander organisations – A focus on capability to deal with issues that commonly arise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations

• Putting governance back together when it is not functioning correctly – Building knowledge about how to repair environments, relationships, organisational vision and/or systems that are not performing adequately

• Change management – Developing awareness of strategies and processes which can help deliver successful change management outcomes

• Succession planning and importance of governance – A focus on the importance of succession plans and analysis of the key ingredients for a successful succession plan

• Skills assessments for boards – Building an understanding of how to assess the skills of boards against required skillsets

• Board-CEO relationship management – Understanding the roles and accountabilities of Directors and the CEO and developing awareness of how to manage key relationships

• Role of the board – A broad view of governance roles and accountabilities as well as best-practice case studies

• Developing corporate structures – An overview of various corporate structures and their relevance to different organisations.

The AILC draws on its long term partnerships with banks, legal firms and some of Australia’s largest corporations to ensure that participants in AILC Indigenous governance programs receive relevant and effective training in finance and the law. AILC governance programs provide participants with practical advice and understanding that can immediately be implemented.

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Community Leadership in Action The AILC uses a combination of high technology and high interaction to engage with communities across Australia. Needs are discovered and ranked providing clear priorities and targets for action. Overall, the process of interaction and self-determined priorities results in significantly higher levels of understanding, agreement and focus for action. Participants feel listened to and involved.

Collaboration and consultation by design

A scientifically-valid yet highly empathetic and collaborative approach is fundamental to the design of the AILC’s community consultation process. Accessibility, willingness and ability of communities to engage are key and people living with significant impairments are catered for including illiteracy, impaired vision, hearing and movement. The net result is community-led priority determination.

High tech high touch environment

The community discovery technique discovers both qualitative and quantitative factors that are critical to any community.

Each community workshop has about 20 participants. Participants use a combination of workbooks to record personal thoughts and sophisticated electronic keypads for anonymous instant feedback.

The approach is undertaken with integrity, empathy and sensitivity to the environment, context and cultural norms. This develops relationships and engages the community in a quest to work together, learning from each other for better outcomes.

Social indices are calculated based on the community scores and reflect value and performance. Continued engagement with the community ensures benefits and behaviour change are sustained. Social based Net Benefit can therefore be measured and tracked online through the AILC’s program.

The approach is undertaken with integrity, empathy and sensitivity to the environment, context and cultural norms.

The AILC Board

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Charles Prouse, ChairCharles is a Nyikina man from Derby, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Charles Prouse has been an AILC Board member from August 2002 to 2009 and again in 2011. He was appointed to the role of Chair in October 2014. He has served as the CEO of Supply Nation, and prior to that, CEO of the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy (NASCA). Charles is also on the Board of The Benevolent Society. He has a Bachelor of Science specialising in geographic information systems. Charles completed the AILC Certificate course in Adelaide in November 2001.

Professor Tom Calma AOProfessor Calma is an Aboriginal elder from the Kungarakan tribal group and a member of the Iwaidja tribal group in the Northern Territory. He joined the AILC Board in 2009 and served as Chair from 2011-2014. Professor Calma is Chancellor of the University of Canberra, a former Social Justice and Race Discrimination Commissioner and Senior Diplomat and has been involved in Indigenous affairs at a local, community, and state, national and international level. He has worked in the public sector for over 40 years. Tom is the National Coordinator, Tackling Indigenous Smoking, a consultant, patron of three national organisations, Co-chair of Reconciliation Australia, and a member of numerous boards and committees. He holds honorary doctorates from Charles Darwin, Curtin and Flinders universities.

Natalie WalkerNatalie Walker is a Kuku Yalanji woman from the Daintree rainforest in Far North Queensland. She is a former Chief Executive Officer of Supply Nation (previous called the Australian Indigenous Minority Supplier Council). Prior to this role, Natalie held positions in the community sector, private sector and government including Chief Executive and Director of the Aboriginal Employment Strategy Ltd, consultant within KPMG’s Government Advisory Services and advisor to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Natalie also holds board positions with the NSW Board of Vocational Education and Training and National Indigenous TV. Natalie graduated with a Certificate II in Indigenous Leadership in 2001.

Jason GlanvilleJason is a member of the Wiradjuri peoples from south-western New South Wales. He is the Chair of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute – a national centre of governance excellence, connecting Indigenous Australians to world-class governance practice. In addition to the AILC, Jason is a board member of the National Australia Day Council, Reconciliation Australia, and Carriageworks in Sydney. He is a member of both the AFL Aboriginal Advisory Council and the editorial board for the Journal of Indigenous Policy.

Professor Colleen Hayward AMProfessor Hayward is a senior Noongar woman with extensive family links throughout the southwest of Western Australia. She is currently head of the Kurongkurl Katitjin at Edith Cowan University and for more than 30 years has provided significant input to policies and programs on a wide range of issues, reflecting the needs of minority groups at community, state and national levels.

Jason MifsudJason Mifsud is a member of the Gunditjmara peoples, the traditional custodians of land in the Warrnambool region, south west Victoria. Jason is currently the National Community Engagement Manager for the Australian Football League (AFL) and was formerly the national Indigenous Programs Manager for the AFL. Jason completed an AILC certificate course in 2007.

I’ve learned to improve my leaderships skills and knowledge, not only for myself, but other people around me.Phillip Carney, Narromine (Cert II Indigenous Leadership, Dubbo 2014)

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