Leadership
programs

2022 SEC Newgate Mentorship Program, Canberra, workshop at the National Gallery of Australia. No credit required

The Australia Council Leadership programs are dedicated to transforming the cultural and creative industry’s knowledge, skills and capabilities by investing in emerging, mid-career and established leaders.

Our program recognises the diverse nature of leadership and builds on the rich knowledge and experience across the industry.

We partner with respected facilitators to foster personal and professional development, connecting people across Australia and internationally.

We are guided by First Nations principles, cultural Elders and Custodians to address the diverse needs of leaders working in all parts of the industry, from small to large organisations, emerging to established and independent practice.

The Australia Council is committed to increasing the diversity of leaders in our industry and encourages applications from people who identify as First Nations, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people living in regional and remote areas.

We actively work with individuals to support access needs – including childcare, cultural practices, financial and/or learning access needs as required.

For more details about the leadership programs, please visit the relevant program pages via the listing below.

We have also developed an Easy English Guide for our leadership programs. Easy English combines text and images to convey information simply and directly, supporting people who have difficulty reading and understanding English.

Download the Easy English Guide here.

Contact

leadershipprogram@australiacouncil.gov.au


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Participants of our Leadership Programs join an alumni network of over 250 national and international leaders from across the Indo-Pacific following the formal conclusion of their programs. 

Find out more about the participants of these programs here.

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ProtoX Arts Digital Accelerator Program

Australia Council for the Arts is collaborating with INCUBATE the University of Sydney’s Flagship Startup Program to deliver a national 12-week Digital Pre-Accelerator Program for individual artists, groups and arts organisations.

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Digital Transformation for the Creative Industries

Digital Transformation for the Creative Industries is an online short course designed specifically for artists and arts and creative workers it is best suited for those with a beginner or intermediate understanding of the digital space as it relates to the creative industries.

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Sync Australia Online Leadership Program

Sync Australia – Online is a new online leadership and coaching program exploring Deaf and disabled leadership in arts, culture, heritage and media.

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Governance Training for Organisations (3-day course)

Foundations of Directorship™ online course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Governance Training for Organisations (1.5-day course)

Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).

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Governance Training for Individuals

Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).

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Digital Fellowship Program

This fellowship program brings practitioners based in Australia and New Zealand together to co-develop their digital practice and set directions for the future of the arts in our region.

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Digital Skills Program × Melbourne International Games Week

The Australia Council is pleased to announce the Digital Skills Program × Melbourne International Games Week.

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ProtoX Arts Digital Accelerator Program

Australia Council for the Arts is collaborating with INCUBATE the University of Sydney’s Flagship Startup Program to deliver a national 12-week Digital Pre-Accelerator Program for individual artists, groups and arts organisations.
Closed

Digital Transformation for the Creative Industries

Digital Transformation for the Creative Industries is an online short course designed specifically for artists and arts and creative workers it is best suited for those with a beginner or intermediate understanding of the digital space as it relates to the creative industries.
Closed

Sync Australia Online Leadership Program

Sync Australia – Online is a new online leadership and coaching program exploring Deaf and disabled leadership in arts, culture, heritage and media.
Closed

Governance Training for Organisations (3-day course)

Foundations of Directorship™ online course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Closed

Governance Training for Organisations (1.5-day course)

Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).
Closed

Governance Training for Individuals

Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).
Closed

Digital Fellowship Program

This fellowship program brings practitioners based in Australia and New Zealand together to co-develop their digital practice and set directions for the future of the arts in our region.
Closed

Digital Skills Program × Melbourne International Games Week

The Australia Council is pleased to announce the Digital Skills Program × Melbourne International Games Week.