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AlburyCity backs community leaders
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In a world of upheaval, with drought, fires, floods and a global pandemic, Albury City Council is betting on its people. In November 2021, AlburyCity pledged $100,000 to establish 30 scholarships for residents who steer the community through tough times.
The Charles Sturt and AlburyCity Council Leadership and Resilience Scholarships are for current and emerging leaders in the Albury local government area – those who volunteer, work in a community-related organisation, are involved in community groups, work in small or medium business, or are emergency service workers.
The aim is to take individuals with a passion for their community and extend their knowledge, skills and capabilities so they can better lead the community following times of disruption so they can recover and thrive.
The inaugural intake included recipients from a diverse range of backgrounds, such as bankers, first responders, health professionals, and SES volunteers.
Paul Marshall is Captain of the Albury Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) squad, a volunteer Deputy Regional Coordinator and Assistant Coordination Officer for Resilience NSW. He applied for the scholarship to develop his leadership skills and ensure members of the VRA get the best experience possible and the community benefits from their strength as a team.
“While leading the squad is important, helping myself, squad members and our community build resilience is the long-term goal. To be able to give the community the knowledge that they have a well-trained squad ready to respond will give a sense of reassurance that, in their time of need, someone will be there to help.” More than just financial support, scholarship recipients like Paul also benefit from Charles Sturt’s innovative and inclusive approaches to teaching leadership and resilience. They undertake two online subjects from Charles Sturt’s Graduate Certificate in Community Leadership and Resilience, and a two-day workshop where they can apply their learnings in a real-world setting, gain a deeper understanding of topics, and connect with peers and teaching staff.
The scholarships represent an incredible opportunity for community leaders to expand their skill set, and reflect AlburyCity’s commitment help grow a robust, resilient and thriving regional community.
“To be able to give the community the knowledge that they have a well-trained squad ready to respond will give a sense of reassurance that, in their time of need, someone will be there to help.”
Frank Zaknich (AlburyCity Council CEO), Cr Steve Bowen (Deputy Mayor), Paul Marshall, Dianne McGrath
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