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Anyone who wants to grow personally, contribute more to their community, and step into leadership. You don’t need a title—just the willingness to learn and connect.

Applicants must be 18+, but there's no upper age limit. We value a mix of life stages and experiences in every group.

You must live, work, or volunteer within the Northern Mallee region—covering areas like Mildura, Red Cliffs, Merbein, Wentworth, Ouyen, and Robinvale.

The program runs for 10 months (the timing and format may vary) from interview, onboarding and the program days including:

• 3 overnight retreats (Opening, Mid-Year, Closing)

• Week long Melbourne Study Tour

• 6 full-day Regional Town Days

• 4 half-day Reflection Sessions

• 6 online “Ask Me Anything” sessions

• A team-based Community Project and Sub-committee role

• 100% attendance at 3 x retreats, Program Launch, Melbourne Study Tour & Graduation

• Minimum 80% attendance at all other sessions

• Active participation in a Community Project, sub-committee, and learning modules

Yes. You’ll complete monthly leadership modules online before each Reflection Session. You'll also participate in regular online sessions to support your learning journey.

Typically 4–6 hours per week, mostly on your community projects, leadership days, team projects or module prep.

Yes. Sharing supports relationship-building and helps reduce costs. Let us know in advance if this presents an issue.

Melbourne trip travel is covered. Travel to local program days is at your own cost. We encourage carpooling wherever possible.

Yes—meals and refreshments are included during all program days and retreats.

Yes this can be looked at but is case-by-case basis depending on accommodation venue.

Employees return more confident, strategic, and community-aware—benefiting your business, culture, and community visibility. It's long-term professional development with regional impact.

Absolutely. Several businesses sponsor staff across consecutive years and report high value in return.

A full calendar is provided in advance. The program includes 4 overnight trips on weekends, a full week away for Melbourne Study tour, and 6–8 weekday sessions. We encourage businesses to plan around these key dates. It varies from year to year but ranges from 18–26 days.

We ask for employer support and understanding of the time commitment. Participants manage the balance well with good communication and planning.

The 2025 fee is $5,500 incl. GST + $550 inc. GST personal fee contribution from a participant. Sponsoring employers are invoiced prior to the Opening Retreat. Custom plans or sponsorships can be discussed.

We welcome community organisations to partner as hosts, guest speakers, facilitators, or local champions. You can also collaborate on short courses or sponsor participants.

Yes. We offer short courses, community events, networking nights, and forums throughout the year.

Yes! We’re expanding short courses across the region. Get in touch to co-design something that suits your goals.

NMLP participants often create community projects that benefit local groups. We also encourage community groups to present opportunities to current cohorts.