Ethical, mindful and impactful civic leadership
Trusted by councillors, candidates, and local government leaders across Australia
Supporting civic leaders across the election cycle
Pre-election information
Want to prepare for civic office and being a candidate?
We deliver candidate information sessions for councils and provide complimentary resources to help you understand local government, prepare for the role, and decide whether running is right for you.
We deliver candidate information sessions for councils and provide complimentary resources to help you understand local government, prepare for the role, and decide whether running is right for you.
Induction training
Want to maximise your impact after the election?
Our tailored leadership programs, induction workshops, and coaching packages are designed to support elected councillors and councils to lead with confidence and succeed in their roles.
Our tailored leadership programs, induction workshops, and coaching packages are designed to support elected councillors and councils to lead with confidence and succeed in their roles.
Professional development
Want to grow your skills & knowledge whilst governing?
Our fresh learning opportunities are designed for councillors and governing bodies, offering one-to-one coaching, small group sessions, and self-paced online learning to support you as you govern.
Our fresh learning opportunities are designed for councillors and governing bodies, offering one-to-one coaching, small group sessions, and self-paced online learning to support you as you govern.
On-demand support
Found yourself in a challenging situation?
Our on-demand support services are tailored to your specific needs, providing practical, independent guidance for individuals and governing bodies when you need it most.
Thinking of running as a candidate in your next local council election?
Start here.
Training for local councillors & civic leaders
We are changing the game in training and support for local councillors and civic leaders in Australia. Humans first is our motto. Support for the whole leader is our ethos.
From ethics, governance, mindset, wellbeing and technical know-how about the local government system and making change at a local level, we teach the big and little skills needed to be an impactful local leader.
The outcome? A robust and well-functioning local democracy for us all.
From ethics, governance, mindset, wellbeing and technical know-how about the local government system and making change at a local level, we teach the big and little skills needed to be an impactful local leader.
The outcome? A robust and well-functioning local democracy for us all.
Flexible training for local councillors & civic leaders
Leadership accelerators
Join our signature leadership program, Locale Leaders. Connect with your peers, focus on your performance and elevate your impact over the council term.
Induction & refresher workshops
Attend a workshop with your whole elected council and learn together either straight after the election as part of your induction or mid-way through your term as a refresher.
Coaching & mentoring
Amplify your leadership with our tailored coaching and mentoring support. Elevate your impact in the areas that matter the most to you. Ideal at any stage during your term.
Trusted guidance for councillors & councils
Want to talk to a human?
We are all ears.
Current learning opportunities
What others say about us
"I just wanted to thank you and let you know that I think the induction session went very well. I felt like we were in very safe hands with you."
Governance manager
"I would like to say how much value I got from the candidate session. The material was great, but your structured and concise approach really pulled it together to make it a valuable information session."
Election candidate
"I always take the
opportunity to participate in professional development when offered to
councillors, despite being a fourth term councillor. I always learn something
new. I loved today’s training, it was right on point and directly addressed the
issues currently within our elected council"
Fourth term councillor
Practical insights for civic leaders
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