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Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Inc.
Annual Report 2015 - 2016
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Our Vision:
“Empowering people to shape their communities’ future”
Our Purpose:
Provide the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program, an experience and skills based
program that enhances the leadership capacity of people and organisations in North East
Victoria and border regions
Develop a range of leadership programs and workshops in response to community needs
Develop and strengthen regional community leadership networks
Promote community conversations about issues affecting our region
Enable people to make a difference and enhance their contribution to community
Provide support services to rural communities
Our Values:
Excellence: In the development and delivery of our activities
Agility: Being proactive and relevant to the changing needs of our communities
Innovation: Fostering creative ideas and identifying opportunities to strengthen our communities
Collaboration: Building relationships and partnerships that deliver mutual benefit and value
Integrity: Displaying transparency and accountability to our stakeholders
Respect: Conducting our relationships with honesty, trust and compassion
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Our Partners Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Inc. acknowledges and thanks the following organisations for their
support. Their assistance is both valued and appreciated.
Major Sponsors
Our Partners
ACRE Alpine Shire Council Australian Alpine Valleys Agribusiness Forum Alpine Health Australian Institute of Company Directors Belmores Accountants Bill Tilley MP Cathy McGowan MP Charles Sturt University DAIS Department of Justice & Regulation Department of Economic Develop-ment, Jobs, Transport & Resources Department of Education & Early Childhood Development Department of Health & Human Services Environment Protection Authority FRRR Gardiner Foundation Gateway Health Goulburn Murray Hume AgCare GOTAFE Goulburn Broken CMA
Goulburn Murray Community Leadership Holbrook Landcare Network Hugh Williamson Foundation Indigo Shire Council Into our Hands Foundation June Canavan Foundation Lindenwarrah at Milawa Lingford Consulting Lions International Mansfield & District Community Bank Mansfield Shire Council MIND National Landcare Programme North East Health Wangaratta North East Support and Action for Youth (NESAY) North East Water Parks Victoria Quest Wodonga Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway Renee Paola Graphic Design Regional Development Australia-Hume Committee Rotary International Rural Training Initiatives
Shadforth Financial Group Steph Ryan MP Tammy Atkins Consulting The Centre Community College The Communications Department The Regional Development Company Tim McCurdy MP Twin Prism Consulting Tourism North East Upper Murray Development Board Upper Murray Health & Community Services Victorian Healthcare Association Victoria Police Voices for Indi VRCLP Secretariat WWWART Design Services Winton Wetlands Committee of Management Yooralla
… and our extensive network of alumni, presenters, friends and associates of AVCLP
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AVCLP Board
John G Brown, AO
Anthony Griffiths
Deputy Chair
Lisa Mangelsdorf
Clare Kiely
Chair
Emma Avery
Ty Caling
Treasurer
Adam Morrison
(Res. March 2016)
Kirsten Williams
Kim Scanlon
Executive Officer
Karlie Langdon
Program Coordinator
Susan Benedyka
Facilitator
AVCLP Patron “In a year when elections are pending for both the Federal and Local Governments it is important to
consider the criteria for leadership that delivers good governance.
Good governance inspires people to give their best effort and work the for the greater good.
Maintaining morale and self-esteem are critical in developing effective partnerships. Waste and
error will then be minimised. Excellent negotiating skills allow “win-win” outcomes and should be
based on facts and data.
Most importantly, those we elect should behave with integrity, dignity, honesty and respect. If we
make our choices on these traits we can have maximum confidence that we will be well governed”.
Sheree McKenzie
Bookkeeper
Jemma Galvin
Dr Kevin Powell
Robyn Farley
AVCLP Staff
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Chair’s report
2015-16 has seen another successful year for AVCLP.
At the centre of our work, we have delivered another
very successful Community Leadership Program
producing 23 graduates who will join the 340 plus
alumni already in our community making our vision
of Empowering people to shape their communities’
future” a reality.
We have continued to build on our Community
Landcare and Agriculture Leadership Program. This
year, AVCLP and North East Catchment Management
Authority (NECMA) have extended their partnership to
include Goulburn Murray Community Leadership and
the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Author-
ity (GBCMA) to offer the program to 19 participants.
In partnership with the Australian Institute of Company
Directors (AICD) we have jointly offered two courses of
Governance Foundations for Not for Profit Directors.
We see this course as AVCLP’s way of supporting the
continued leadership that is offered in our community
by a range of Not for Profit organisations.
During the year the Rural City Of Wangaratta
approached us to design and deliver a new Community
Leadership Program for residents. The objective was to
‘Strengthen the Voice’ of grass roots community
volunteers. The program has encouraged participants
into pathways for future leadership training, and
developed their confidence to step up and join
community Committees of Management and Boards.
Four programs have been delivered this year,
averaging 12-14 participants in each session. The
feedback has been extremely positive.
In partnership with the Australian Centre for Rural
Entrepreneurship (ACRE) we ran a two day
‘Introduction to Social Enterprise’ course in September.
As an organisation we’ve continued to grow. A
restructure has allowed us to create a new position of
Program Coordinator of our Annual Leadership
Program, and to significantly change the role and
responsibilities of our Executive Officer role.
In January 2016 Karlie Langdon joined AVCLP as the
Annual Program Coordinator. Karlie moved back to her
‘home’ region after working and living in Geelong, and
brings with her tremendous experience and skills in
community leadership.
Given the significant changes to the Executive Officer
role, and in line with good governance, the AVCLP
Board advertised the new role. The incumbent Kim
Scanlon was successful in being appointed to the new
Executive Officer role. Kim’s wealth of knowledge, skills
and relationships across the North East of Victoria will
greatly benefit the future of our community leadership
offerings.
The changes in the Executive Officer role will now allow
us to explore further opportunities for growth and
development, and continued State Government funding
will enable us to implement our new AVCLP Strategic
Plan.
All this could not be achieved without the dedication of
our staff and volunteer Board, and I would like to
acknowledge and thank them for all their work and
commitment to this great organisation. This year, three
of our long standing Board members will be retiring. I
would particularly like to acknowledge their
contributions and dedication. All three are alumni of
the AVCLP and being on the Board is a great
demonstration of their continued leadership role in our
community. They are:
1: Lisa Mangelsdorf who joined the Board in 2011
after graduating from AVCLP in 2009
2: Emma Avery who joined the Board in 2013 after
graduating in 2011.
3: Jemma Galvin who joined the Board in 2014
straight after graduating from the Annual program.
I would also like to thank all our supporters and
sponsors of AVCLP. Your contributions are very much
appreciated.
Clare Kiely AVCLP Chair 2015-2016
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Executive Officer’s Report
The Annual Program
It is said that the only constant thing in life is change,
and so it has been for AVCLP this year. Our Annual
Program has once again supported a fantastic group
of 23 community minded citizens to explore their
personal leadership potential whilst developing their
leadership networks and being inspired by what this
terrific region has to offer.
The structured program of guest speakers, site visits
and skills workshops allowed our participants the
time and space to reflect on their personal values,
and to work out how they can most effectively
contribute to their community. Most importantly
AVCLP provided the inspiration for participants to
“get out there and have a go” and to not be afraid of
change.
This year’s cohort had to cope with an enforced
change as AVCL Inc. as an organisation grew. A year
of hard work by the Board and staff resulted in a
restructure of the organisation, with a new Program
Coordinator being appointed halfway through the
AVCLP year. The 2015-2016 participants handled
this change to the dynamic of the program with
grace and enthusiasm, and the transition to Karlie
Langdon taking over the role of Annual Program
Coordinator was seamless. I have no doubt that our
graduates will be involved in creating many positive
changes in our region in years to come.
Short courses
Highlights of the year included programs that
evolved from partnerships.
In partnership with Australian Institute of
Company Directors we delivered affordable
governance training for Directors of Not for
Profit Boards.
In partnership with ACRE (Australian Centre
for Rural Entrepreneurship) we hosted new
training for Australia- “Understanding Social
Enterprises”
In partnership with the North East Catchment
Management Authority, Goulburn Broken
Catchment Authority and Goulburn Murray
Community Leadership we delivered a third, very
popular Community Landcare & Agriculture
Leadership Program.
In partnership with the Rural City of Wangaratta
Council we designed and delivered a new
Community Leadership Program for RCoW
residents that serve on, or aspire to join,
community committees.
In partnership with the Williamson Foundation
we offered a small grants program to community
projects where groups are working with young
people in the environment and arts sectors.
The Organisation
Continued Government funding has supported us to
develop a new three year Strategic Plan. The Plan
outlines how we will continue to expand the range of
courses, workshops and events that the organisation
offers, into the future. Our aim is to become a key
regional resource for leadership development, training
and special events.
Our programs attract participants from government,
private enterprise and community organisations and
the diversity of the people that participate in our
courses provides a special dimension for participants.
We look forward to continuing our relationships with
our existing partners and to developing new partner-
ships so that together we can deliver new and
innovative programs to the region.
My thanks are extended to Karlie, Sheree and Susan for
their hard work and dedication to the organisation, and
to the AVCL Inc. Board for their support and vision. It’s
going to be an exciting period for the organisation in
coming years.
Kim Scanlon Executive Officer AVCLP
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Participants 2015-2016
Name Home Organisation
Margaret Anderson Wangaratta Dispute Mediator Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
Lisa Basler Bright Human Resources and Governance Officer Parks Victoria
Catriona Brown Rutherglen Programs support Officer North East Catchment Management Authority
Nicola Burns Wangaratta Aged Care Assessment Officer Rural City of Wangaratta
Simon Crase Wangaratta Media and Communications Officer- Cathy McGowan Federal Member for Indi
Michelle Critchley Beechworth Disability Advocate DAIS (Disability Advocacy and Integration Service)
Andrea Davidson Beechworth Adolescent Health Nurse Department of Education and Training
Kellie Davies Albury Team Leader, Communications and Media City of Wodonga Council
Emma Ghys Wodonga Health Promotion Officer Alpine Health
Victoria Griffiths Albury Team Leader- People and Workplace City of Wodonga Council
Lauralee Hogg Biggara Store Manager Murray Goulburn
Renae Johns Katunga Community Work Program Coordinator Department of Justice
Matthew Kennedy Cheshunt Operations Manager MIND - Typo Station
Ben Kneebone Everton Team Leader- Compliance Strategy Environment Protection Authority
Rosemary Koop Glenrowan West Small Business owner Sheep/Cropping Farmer & Arts Advocate
Renee Leary Mansfield Assistant Service Leader Yooralla
Erin O’Connor Wangaratta Community Development Officer Department of Health and Human Services
Jason Perna Wangaratta Waste Management Coordinator City of Wodonga Council
Carolyn Sammon Wangaratta Small business owner North East Survey Design
Victoria Schmidt Bright Small Business owner Business consultant- Marketing
Allan Thrum Wangaratta Building Management Officer Rural City of Wangaratta
Courtney Ward-Jackson Wangaratta Team Leader- Speech Pathology North East Health Wangaratta
Andrew Whitehead Towong Upper Small business owner Beef Farmer/Mechanic
Fiona Wigg Beechworth Small Business owner Vigneron- Madman’s Gully Wines
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AVCLP Program: 2015-2016
Date: 2015
Event Venue Location
Friday/Saturday 17 & 18 July
Opening Retreat Albury Lake Hume Resort Albury
Friday 31 July Day 1 The Regional Economy
Brown Brothers Milawa
Friday 14 August Skills day 1 Lakeside Community Centre Benalla
Friday 28 August Day 2 Community Development
Mansfield Shire Council offices Mansfield
Friday 11 September Day 3 Health and Wellbeing
Upper Murray Health & Community Services
Corryong
Friday 25 September Skills Day 2 Dept. Economic Development, Jobs Transport & Resources
Rutherglen
Friday 9 October Day 4 Young People
Wangaratta Regional Study Centre Wangaratta
Friday 23 October Day 5 Tourism
Alpine Shire Council offices Bright
Friday 6 November Day 6 Justice
Beechworth Correctional Facility Beechworth
Friday/Saturday 20& 21 November
Mid-year retreat YMCA Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre Falls Creek
Date: 2016
Event Venue Location
Wednesday 20 January
Skills Day 3 Wang Central offices Wangaratta
Friday 5 February Day 7 Community Advocacy
North East Water Headquarters Wodonga
Friday 19 February Day 8 Government
Rural City of Wangaratta offices Wangaratta
Friday 6 March Skills day 4 Mudgegonga Community Hall Mudgegonga
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 21/22/23 March
Days 9/10/11 Melbourne visit
Various locations in the Melbourne CBD
Melbourne
Friday 15 April Day 12 Environmental Sustainability
Winton Wetlands Winton
Friday 29 April Day 13 Small Towns/ Big Ideas Yackandandah Sports Park
Yackandan-dah
Friday/Saturday 13 & 14 May
Final Retreat Lindenwarrah at Milawa Milawa
Thursday 26 May Graduation Gateway Quality Hotel Wangaratta
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Regional Leadership Development
Wangaratta Leadership Program
This year, the Rural City of Wangaratta Council
commissioned AVCL Inc. to design and deliver a new
civic participation Community Leadership Program for
residents of the municipality. Designed for community
members serving on, or aspiring to serve on
community committees of Management, Council
Advisory Committees and the like, the four day
program encouraged participants to “Strengthen their
Voice”. The programs examined:
Personal Leadership skills
Community Leadership
Governance of Committees and Boards
Understanding Government
Leading change
Four of these programs were delivered between
October 2015 and May 2016 and participants deemed
the programs a great success.
Alumni
AVCLP now has an alumni network of over 345
community leaders. AVCLP alumni contribute to their
local communities, the region and at state and federal
levels in a variety of ways, including as
Government, industry and community Board
members
Regional representatives, reference and
advisory group members
Local government councillors
Managers of community projects
Guest speakers and MC’s at regional leadership
and community events
Community mentors
Volunteer organisation members including
welfare, tourism, emergency management,
environmental sustainability, health services,
economic development, and agribusiness
Volunteers for overseas aid projects
Charity and philanthropic initiatives
Projects and Partnerships
AVCLP continues to build regional leadership
capacity through the delivery of short course leader-
ship projects and skills workshops, delivered in various
locations across the region. These projects are
designed to address specific leadership needs in our
region and AVCL Inc. acknowledges the support of our
many project partners to deliver these initiatives.
Understanding Social Enterprises
In partnership with the Australian Centre for Rural
Entrepreneurship (ACRE) AVCL Inc. was proud to host
an introductory course to the region- “Understanding
Social Enterprises” This two day course attracted a
range of alumni and community members, and was
facilitated by guest presenters from the Scottish Social
Enterprise Academy, who have delivered their award-
winning training throughout Scotland since 2004.
RCoW Community Leadership Program graduates with CEO
Brendan McGrath and Administrators Ailsa Fox and Irene Grant
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Regional Leadership Development
Show us your Pitch
With funding support from the Hugh Williamson
Foundation’s Bug Blitz program, AVCLP offered
community groups a chance to bid for part of a
$10,000 pool of funds that supported the
implementation of small community projects that
benefited environmental development, the arts and/
or young people.
The applicants pitched for their share of the funding
through a “Shark Tank” style of presentation, some-
what like those made on the television show. Of the
many, varied submissions that were received, three
projects were funded:
Bring Ya Bug Along- Petaurus Education Group
implemented a field day at a local wetlands where
experts could identify the bugs that children
collected. The collection was photographed and
collated into books for regional school libraries
Sensory garden for Wodonga Flexible Learning
Centre- Students planned, landscaped and
decorated a corner of the school yard to create a
peaceful student retreat.
The Centre Youth Photographic competition- VCAL
students organised a photographic competition
where young people expressed their version of “My
Environment” through digital photos.
This project provided AVCL Inc. with the opportunity
to reach a number of new community organisations
and assist a number of small community organisations
doing great work in their respective communities. It
also increased the brand awareness of AVCLP, Bug Blitz
and the Williamson Foundation in our region.
Governance for NFP Board Directors
In partnership with the Australian Institute of
Company Directors, this year AVCLP delivered
another two of the popular Governance Foundations
for Not for Profit Board Directors The three module
program examined:
Duties and responsibilities of the Not for Profit
Board Director
Strategy and Risk Management
Financial Management
This course is really contributing to improving the
governance capacity of many of our regional Boards,
and it is our intention to continue to offer this
training at least once or twice annually.
Landcare Leadership Program
Another of our highly acclaimed Community Land-
care and Agriculture Leadership Programs was
delivered this year, in partnership with North East
Catchment Management Authority (NECMA),
Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
(GBCMA) and Goulburn Murray Leadership. The
program attracted 19 participants from across North
East Victoria and the Goulburn Valley.
Designed for those working in the Natural Resource
Management and Agribusiness sectors, the seven
session program included sessions examining:
personal leadership
group dynamics
community leadership
resilience and capacity building
innovation and entrepreneurship
communication skills and networking
A two day field trip to the Holbrook Landcare region
provided the highlight of the program. The
culmination of the program included a program day
and dinner held at the Winton Wetlands, where
graduates celebrated their achievements with
representatives from all of the partnering
organisations. Photo winner: “Cloud Tower” by Katherine Box : 11 years
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Financial report: 2015-2016
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AVCLP Programs: 2015-2016
Annual Program
Community Landcare & Agriculture Leadership Program
RCoW Community Leadership Program
“Bring Ya
Bug
Along”
Project
Social
Enterprise
Training
Sensory
garden
planning