FastTrack is the VLGA's signature Councillor Leadership Development Program, returning for 2022 on 18 March, in person at the Park Hyatt.

The theme for the 2022 program is 'Trust – The Foundation of Your Leadership Journey'. The full-day program will be packed with expert panel discussions, facilitated workshops and an opportunity for Q&A with the Minister for Local Government.

Program

• Welcome and Q&A
  VLGA President Cr Denise Massoud
  Hon Shaun Leane MP, Minister for Local Government
• Reflecting on the Local Government Culture Review Process
  Professor Anona Armstrong AM (Local Government Culture Project)
  Julie Reid (Executive Director, Local Government Victoria)
• Facilitated Discussion: Culture Review Next Steps
• What Does Trust in Leadership Look Like? - Your Role as a Councillor
  Professor Carolyn Hendriks (Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU)
  Associate Professor Dr Andrea Carson (Department of Politics, Media & Philosophy, La Trobe University)
  Bill Forwood (former State MLC, Parliamentary Secretary & Chair of Victorian Public Accounts and Estimates Committee)
• Bringing Your Community with You
  Dr Sandro Demaio (Chief Executive Officer, VicHealth)
  Cathy Henderson (Chief Executive Officer, Moreland City Council)
  Professor Liam Smith (Co-Founder, BehaviourWorks Australia)
• Local Government Hypothetical
  A light-hearted and creative look at the issues raised throughout the day and in the life of a councillor, with the assistance of: Andrea Carson, Cr Louise Crawford, Chris Eddy & John Lloyd Fillingham. Facilitated by Andrew Gill.
• Closing Address
  VLGA Chief Executive Officer, Kathryn Arndt
• Refreshments & Networking
  Please join us for informal drinks and canapes at the end of the day.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided.

The full program may be downloaded here. 

Bookings are essential due to limited places.

Accommodation is available at the Park Hyatt for 17/18 March at a discounted rate (10%).