Is a leadership program for women in the NT public service. This program is designed for women to develop their leadership capabilities, personal effectiveness, and management skills for working within the Northern Territory Public Sector.
Is designed to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) the knowledge and skills necessary to win promotions based on merit, and to increase their effectiveness in their current positions. Information is available from the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employments Website
A development program for women in the Northern Territory Public Service up to and including AO4 level. This course covers work life balance, mentoring and problem solving skills. Contact the Department of Corporate and Information Services' Short Course Unit for information on when this course is next available.
Is a registered training organisation and offers training programs and workshops to all members of the public. Subjects offered include Management and Leadership, Communication Skills and Interpersonal Skills. All courses are offered in a cross-cultural context and in various areas of the NT. Their toll free number is 1800 193 123 and for more information visit their website.
Runs public leadership and management workshops around the NT. Their training calendar can be viewed on their website.
Runs a young women’s leadership program designed to prepare women for board membership. You can contact the head office on (08) 8981 8323 for more information.
Provides training to elected members and staff of member organisations such as community government councils. You can phone them on (08) 8936 2888 or visit the website.
Is a national program to improve the gender balance on Australian company boards through skills based selection. Women on Boards hosts networking events for urban and rural women seeking board positions. Find out more at the Women on Boards website or phone (02) 9331 8851.
conducts courses and seminars in leadership, promotes Indigenous leadership and professional development and creates forums to share experiences and skills. For more information visit their website.
Delivered through the Commonwealth Office of Indigenous Policy and Coordination offers leadership and organisational training to around 70 Indigenous women each year. For more information visit their website.
This is a national training program to promote Indigenous Women’s community leadership. Indigenous Women learn planning, media, lobbying and other advocacy skills. For more information visit their website.
Holds Training Courses in each State and Territory. In the Northern Territory they are held in Darwin and Alice Springs. See their list of upcoming courses for the Northern Territory on their website.
Has an Australian Rural Leadership program that is designed to provide men and women rural and regional leaders with skills to assist them in contributing to their communities. For more information visit their website.
Facilitates mentoring for women who don’t otherwise have access to mentors, it also has a comprehensive list of resources for both women needing a mentor or women wanting to be mentors. For more information visit their website.
Offers training, resources and publications that assist in career management and skill enhancement. They also have useful information regarding mentoring and coaching. For more information visit their website.
Volunteering provides a unique way to get involved in the community – whether to contribute existing skills, explore new areas of work, participate alongside other community members, or to take on positions of leadership. Volunteering Australia – the national peak body for volunteering – provides information and resources for anyone interested in volunteering. Their Darwin Volunteer Resource Centre provides local support for people seeking to find a volunteer vacancy that meets their needs and interests. And many Territory positions are advertised online through their GoVolunteer website.
For more information, call the Darwin Volunteer Resource Centre on 08 8981 0027 or visit www.volunteeringterritory.org.au.