Sydney Leadership


The Sydney Leadership program is an initiative of the Benevolent Society, and was started in 1999, with the aim of creating a network of committed individuals working together to bring about social change. It is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Overview

Each year about 50 individuals from all walks of society, many working at the cutting edge of their communities, join the Sydney Leadership Program. They then embark on a year of intensive courses and activities, which aim to provide participants with
At the end of the year, participants join the . Together with alumni from the partner Rural, Community and Youth Leadership programs they form the , whose 300+ members form a network of committed individuals extending through key positions in society.
In 2009 the program cost $14,800 per participant.

Achievements

Projects initiated by graduates of the Sydney Leadership Program include:
Sydney Leadership has a high profile, and has been addressed by many prominent leaders such as the former Prime Minister, John Howard . For example,