Leadership and Governance Program

The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) Leadership and Governance Program seeks to encourage greater representation on public, private or not-for-profit sector boards and committees.The program aims to:

• equip skilled professionals of CaLD background with knowledge and skills to apply for and participate on relevant boards and committees

• facilitate engagement of CaLD communities in government decision-making processes.

Applying to the program

Applications for the 2022 Leadership and Governance Program are closed. The program will commence in October 2022.

The program is made up of three components:

• the Diversifying boards — Your cultural advantage: A guide to pursuing a board role publication
• a leadership and governance training program based on the Diversifying boards guide
• a mentoring program to support mentees.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• be from a CaLD background
• have appropriate professional skills and qualifications for membership of boards or committees
• have a high level of English language proficiency
• be willing to actively seek participation on a board or committee outside of your CaLD community group or organisation
• be committed and available to participate in all aspects of the program including attendance of all the Leadership and Governance training workshops and the 12-month mentoring program.

Email engage@omi.wa.gov.au for enquiries.

‘Diversifying Boards — Your cultural advantage’ Governance Training Program

This program will assist participants to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to nominate for public and private sector boards and committees, and to participate fully in civic life as leaders and active citizens in Australian society.

The program can help you assess your board readiness and learn about how to pursue a board role. It includes information about boards, what being a board member involves and resources that you can access to help you on your journey to board membership. 

‘Stepping Up to the Challenge’ Mentoring Program

This program is an important adjunct to the governance training program. It is designed to support those who seek to realise their full potential and, importantly, to step up to an active board position, whether it be in the public, corporate or not-for-profit sector.

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