Leadership
programs

2022 SEC Newgate Mentorship Program, Canberra, workshop at the National Gallery of Australia. No credit required

Creative Australia’s leadership programs are dedicated to transforming the cultural and creative industry’s knowledge, skills, and capabilities by investing in leaders across all career stages.

Our programs recognise the diverse nature of leadership and build on the rich knowledge and experience across the industry.

We partner with respected facilitators to foster personal and professional development, connecting people across Australia and internationally.

We are guided by First Nations Elders and Custodians to address the diverse needs of leaders working in all parts of the industry, from small to large organisations, emerging to established and independent practice.

Creative Australia is committed to increasing the diversity of leaders in our industry and encourages applications from people who identify as First Nations, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people living in regional and remote areas.

We actively work with individuals to support access needs – including childcare, cultural practices, financial and/or learning access needs as required.

For more details about the leadership programs, please visit the relevant program pages via the listing below.

Participants of our Leadership Programs join an alumni network of over 250 national and international leaders from across the Indo-Pacific following the formal conclusion of their programs.

Find out more about the participants of these programs here.

Contact

leadershipprogram@creative.gov.au


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Company Director Capability Fund for Organisations

Closing Date:

May 13, 2025 3:00 pm (AEST)

Supporting arts and cultural organisations to enhance governance capabilities

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Company Director Capability Fund for Individuals​

Closing Date:

May 13, 2025 3:00 pm (AEST)

Supporting diverse artists and arts workers to prepare for a company director role by developing foundational knowledge and skills.

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Asia-Pacific Institute in Educational Fundraising (APIEF) 2024

Five-day training event designed for early-to-mid career arts fundraisers.

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Creative Leadership Program

A new professional development program supporting  35  artists and  creative  workers to create transformative change.

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Governance Training for Organisations (3-day course)

Foundations of Directorship™ online course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Governance Training for Organisations (1.5-day course)

Foundations of governance for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).

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Governance Training for Individuals

Foundations of governance for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).

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Creative Climate Leadership Program

A transformative 5-day climate leadership program for artists and arts professionals, delivered in person at Bundanon, NSW.

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Digital Skills Program – Workshop

A workshop designed for practitioners seeking technical support, wanting to brainstorm lingering ideas or looking to explore new possibilities.

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Sync Australia Online Leadership Program

Sync Australia – Online is a new online leadership and coaching program exploring Deaf and disabled leadership in arts, culture, heritage and media.

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Open

Company Director Capability Fund for Organisations

Supporting arts and cultural organisations to enhance governance capabilities
Open

Company Director Capability Fund for Individuals​

Supporting diverse artists and arts workers to prepare for a company director role by developing foundational knowledge and skills.
Closed

Asia-Pacific Institute in Educational Fundraising (APIEF) 2024

Five-day training event designed for early-to-mid career arts fundraisers.
Closed

Creative Leadership Program

A new professional development program supporting  35  artists and  creative  workers to create transformative change.
Closed

Governance Training for Organisations (3-day course)

Foundations of Directorship™ online course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Closed

Governance Training for Organisations (1.5-day course)

Foundations of governance for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).
Closed

Governance Training for Individuals

Foundations of governance for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery).
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Closed

Creative Climate Leadership Program

A transformative 5-day climate leadership program for artists and arts professionals, delivered in person at Bundanon, NSW. 
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Closed

Digital Skills Program – Workshop

A workshop designed for practitioners seeking technical support, wanting to brainstorm lingering ideas or looking to explore new possibilities.
Closed

Sync Australia Online Leadership Program

Sync Australia – Online is a new online leadership and coaching program exploring Deaf and disabled leadership in arts, culture, heritage and media.