Benevolent Society

Program Costs

The full cost of the 2010 Sydney Leadership Program is $14,800 +GST. This covers all participant expenses including air travel, meals and accommodation (including the opening and closing retreats, program days in Canberra and the four day rural study tour) and all program resources.

The cost is made up of two parts:

1. Participant personal contribution
Each participant is required to make a personal contribution of $800 +GST towards the cost of the Program.

2. Employer/sponsor contribution
The cost of the Program for employers is $14,000 + GST. If your employer is unable to contribute the full amount and you cannot secure sponsorship from another source, contact the Program Manager to discuss other options.

A limited number of scholarships are available for applicants from the not-for-profit sector.

Program Policies

Ethics and Values

The Benevolent Society is committed to equal opportunity and fairness regardless of race, ethnic origins, sex, marital status, religion, age, sexual preference or disability. These principles apply to all its Programs, including Sydney Leadership. Sydney Leadership participants are also expected to respect these principles throughout the duration of the Program.

Sustainability

We strive to design and deliver all Social Leadership Australia programs, including Sydney Leadership, in an environmentally sustainable manner, taking seriously the well being of participants and the planet.

Attendance Policy

Sydney Leadership requires participants to undertake a serious commitment of time and energy. Attendance at all Program events is mandatory. The Program is collaborative and failure to attend an event has an impact on the entire group. Group work is intensive and being absent from site visits or presentations adversely affects group dynamics. Where extenuating circumstances prevent attendance, participants are expected to notify the Program Manager in advance.

Program Readings

The Program also requires extensive preparatory reading materials for each Program Day. All core texts are provided and participants are required to complete all readings in advance of each program day. 

Find out more

Use the links on the left to explore the Sydney Leadership section of our website, download a copy of the 2010 Sydney Leadership information booklet (below) or contact us to request a printed copy or speak to one of our team. We welcome your enquiry.

Applications

We are still accepting applications for the 2010 Sydney Leadership Program. Find out more on our applications page or contact us to discuss your application.

“What an immense and enduring gift I have received this year. What a privilege to participate in such a challenging, vital, enriching program – with its stunningly choreographed array of experiences and invitations.  I leave this year (and start the next stage of the journey) with so many new sources from which to draw inspiration, guidance and resolve.

“So many spoken and written words to return to, so many experiences to recall, so many opportunities to explore and so many remarkably simple yet hard leadership/life skills to practice, reflect on, and practice again. And, of course, such a talented network of people to connect with and to continue to learn from and work alongside.

“Sydney Leadership is such a rallying cry for integrity, authenticity, humility, openness, presence, listening, partnering, pacing, reflection and courage in leadership. And I am so delighted to have had the opportunity to join its swelling ranks."

Tamara Domicelj, Director, Refugee Council (and former Director of Asylum Seekers Centre)
2007 Sydney Leadership participant