Grants Support Learning For Women In Leadership

Women in the dental industry interested in furthering their learning in management and leadership are encouraged to apply for scholarships to participate in Women & Leadership Australia’s Advanced Leadership Program or Accelerated Leadership Performance Program.

 To assist women in the dental industry who are interested in furthering their skills in leadership and management, scholarships valued at $4,500 and $12,000 are available from Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) to assist in the cost of participating in extended leadership courses offered by WLA. The Advanced Leadership Program is designed to support the rapid advancement of high potential female leaders, and the Accelerated Leadership Performance Program enables the rapid transition of managers into self-directed leaders. More information on the courses and the scholarship expression of interest form are available via the links below:

WLA Website–Course Information                                                                                           

WLA Form – Expression of Interest for Scholarship Information

WLA is a national initiative committed to supporting the presence of women in business and community leadership roles. Its extended leadership programs offer a potent mix of best of breed skills development, inspirational leadership and career guidance and powerful peer group networking. Informed by a national board of advisors, WLA’s programs are individually designed to meet the development needs of women at every stage of their leadership/career journey.

Until 31 December 2016, scholarship funding will be provisioned in line with the underlying philosophy of the initiative which is to provide equitable access to world class leadership development for women across all sectors and regions.

Emerging and accomplished women leaders across all sectors have benefited from the National Industry Scholarship Grant Initiative that has supported the development of women leaders since 2010.

Source: Australian Dental Industry Association