Red Earth Community Leadership Program
(RECLP)

Red Earth Community Foundation believes one of the strongest assets any community can have is capable, connected people who care about where they live and work.

That belief has shaped our Community Leadership Program – with participants from businesses, agriculture, health, education, government sectors and community organisations across the Burnett Inland and beyond.

The future of our communities will be shaped by many things — economic change, new industries, demographic change, infrastructure, technology and the availability of essential services among them. However navigating all of those changes ultimately requires people...

People who can work with others.

People who understand their communities.

People prepared to listen, connect, collaborate and act.

That is why investing in people remains central to Red Earth Community Foundation.

The Red Earth Community Leadership Program is one of the Foundation's longest-running examples of that commitment. Since 2014, more than 270 people have participated.

Are you, or someone you know, meant to be part of the 2027 cohort?

The Red Earth Community Leadership Program

is about growing confidence, capability and connections;

and about developing the skills to make a difference

in your life, your town, your organisation and your region.

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I found the leadership course absolutely amazing and incredibly valuable.

It provided practical tools and insights that I took back into my workplace and use every day.

I particularly enjoyed the focus on communication, confidence and understanding leadership.

The course was engaging, thought-provoking and very relevant, and it gave me a fresh perspective on my role as a leader.

I walked away feeling more confident, motivated and inspired to continue developing my leadership skills.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to grow both personally and professionally.

Carissa Bedows

2023 RECLP

“Some of the most influential people in our communities don't describe themselves as leaders. They are simply the people others trust, the people who connect others or the people prepared to get involved when something needs to happen. RECLP helps people better understand that contribution and provides opportunities to grow their confidence, capability and networks.”

Georgie Somerset, Red Earth Chair

Contribute to the Community Leadership Program

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Here are just some of the ways you can invest in leadership in the Burnett Inland and beyond:

Invest in someone from your organisation or business by financially supporting their participation
Provide a philanthropic scholarship for someone from your community - we often have community members wishing to attend the program who don't have the financial support to make it happen; this is a great way of connecting investment with opportunity
Provide an in-kind donation, i.e. fresh produce, meat, home baking etc as we prepare and serve breakfasts, morning & afternoon teas, lunches and dinners throughout the program and we love showcasing local!