AILC and Give for Good launch a one-year partnership. Give for Good will provide scholarships for six students to participate in a Certificate IV in Indigenous Leadership. The program called Leading the Way, is designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as they strengthen their leadership skills and build on their capabilities. Read more
Like so many, I am currently living in lockdown on Ngunnawal Country. This past fortnight I have drawn inspiration and joy from our Paralympians. Especially the achievements of four athletes who are not only winning medals but are also breaking records Read more
AILC trainer Timmy Duggan is a man of many talents. In addition to being a valued member of our team, Timmy is the founder of Hoops4Health, an organisation dedicated to helping young people take control of their lives and fulfil their potential. Read more
We sit down and have a yarn with Michelle Deshong - AILC alumnus and former AILC board member. Michelle is an academic, business woman and strong voice for Indigenous women's empowerment. Read more
The AILC is a proud supporter of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) Report and project. The report, released in December 2020, is the first time since 1986 that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls have been consulted as a collective about our rights, needs and aspirations. Read more
This month we chat with inspirational AILC alumnus Tash Hunter. Tash is a Nykina woman born on Karriyarra Country in Western Australia. Tash has worked as a medic, educator and is now pursuing her passion for sustainable development as a board member of the Aboriginal Biodiversity Conservation Foundation. Read more
This month we chat with AILC Program Leader Amanda Van Wyk about supporting students during a pandemic. Amanda shares insights into the high level of commitment our students have to continuing, and succeeding in, their studies. Read more
We are looking for an innovative, caring and experienced Indigenous Trainer for our Darwin office. Could this be the job for you? Read more
An update from AILC trainer, Timmy Duggan, on how the Groote Eylandt leadership program is going so far. Read more
Meet our Program Leaders! Read more
Updates and reflections from Robyn Forester, AILC CEO. It's been an incredible month for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes and a thought provoking NAIDOC Week. Read more
Rapport is one of the more powerful tools that we can have in our leadership tool kit. AILC CEO, Robyn Forester, shares some tips on building rapport. Read more
The NAIDOC 2021 theme – Heal Country! – calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction. AILC Chair, Cath Brokenborough, shares her thoughts on the importance Healing Country Read more
Updates and reflections from AILC CEO, Robyn Forester. This month Robyn turns her attention to great Aboriginal women leaders for inspiration. Read more
"It is time to amplify our voices … we are the matriarchs of our families and communities and we need to be determining what our future looks like," Kimberly Aboriginal Women's Roundtable participants. Read more
The Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre is working with the Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) and mining company South32 to launch a program designed to enable and empower the next generation of leaders on Groote Eylandt. Read more
Practice at leaving your comfort zone can help you better deal with life's challenges. AILC trainer, Timmy Duggan, explains how students are supported in leaving their comfort zone and taking on leadership roles during their studies. Are you ready to leave your comfort zone? Read more
I'm so grateful 2021 has started! Whilst 2020 taught us a lot, it was a tough year for many. However, we did learn to be resilient, resourceful, patient and grateful. Read more
Here we are the last newsletter of the year and what a year it has been. Who’d have thought that 2020 would have brought us drought, fires and an international pandemic. When the Doc told Marty, “Whatever happens don’t ever go to 2020”, he obviously knew something we didn’t! Read more
“A good leader listens first and then talks – and it’s about talking from your experience, passion, from your Elders and your pride as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.” Olympian Patrick Johnson delivers good advice to our 2020 course graduates. Read more
AILC can deliver tailored leadership workshops for organisations, anywhere in Australia. This year AILC has provided training for groups in Thursday Island, Wadeye, Cairns and Darwin. Read more
In this month's Leadership Workout we explore Dadirri- the practice of deep listening. Read more
All of our students are stars, but one is a also a television star! Daniella Borg, currently completing her Cert IV in Indigenous Leadership, and her nine daughters feature in NITV's reality show 'Family Rules'. Read more
Cath Brokenborough, AILC board chair reflects on a very challenging year. Read more