Governance Training Courses

A range of funded governance courses with the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Governance Conversations webinar series

Learn more about contemporary issues in arts governance at our free monthly webinar series Governance Conversations, programmed in collaboration with Diversity Arts Australia. The series will explore practical aspects of governing arts and creative industries organisations, innovative approaches, and share best practice models for ensuring diversity and cultural safety.

Register for upcoming webinars and watch recordings of past webinars at the link below.

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About the opportunities

Australia Council for the Arts is delighted to offer world-class governance training with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

The courses on offer will provide participants with training in the areas of governance, risk, strategy and finance.

Learn more, and apply, via the links below:

  • Governance Training for Individuals: Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery)
    Applications open: Monday 14 August
    Applications close: Tuesday 19 September 2023, 3pm AEST
  • Governance Training for Organisations (1.5-day course): Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (online delivery)
    Applications open: Monday 14 August
    Applications close: Tuesday 19 September 2023, 3pm AEST
  • Governance Training for Organisations (3-day course): Foundations of Directorship™ online course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
    Applications open: Monday 14 August
    Applications close: Tuesday 19 September 2023, 3pm AEST

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Key dates

Applications close: Tuesday 19 September 2023, 3pm AEST

Please note: 

To apply you must be registered in our application management system a minimum of two business days prior to the closing date.

You will have the option to rank course dates by preference. Only one application per individual is required.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately two weeks after the closing date.


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For any questions or further information please email leadershipprogram@creative.gov.au or call 02 9215 9024