Resources

The Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care and Community Boards Program has generated an extensive collection of leadership and governance resources, including videos (events, keynote addresses, discussions), research, interviews and projects undertaken by participants of the Emerging Leaders in Governance Program. We invite you to browse through them below.

The Board Secretary: Role, Responsibilities and the Road Ahead – An ELGP Research Summary by Zarina Paurobally

Before the Boardroom: Why Self-Awareness is the First Governance Skill – An ELGP Research Summary by Sam Doran

What Exactly is the Board’s Role in a Cyber Incident? – An ELGP Research Summary by Courtney Carr

Gender Equity in Governance – an ELGP Research Summary by Kate Moore

Lived Experience Governance – An ELGP Research Summary by Sophie Moore

The Role of a Treasurer in Board Governance – An ELGP Research Summary by Mariama Joy Bah

Board’s Impact on Organisational Culture – An ELGP Research Summary by Melissa Koh

ELGP 2022 Spring Projects

ELGP 2022 Projects

ELGP 2023 Spring Projects

ELGP 2023 Projects

ELGP 2019 Projects

ELGP 2021 Projects

2020 Annual Report

ELGP 2020 Projects

ELGP 2018 Projects

ELGP 2017 Projects

2016 Annual Report

ELGP 2016 Projects

The New Face of Governance

Annual Report 2015

Trust in the Boardroom – The RISC model, Dr Nicky Howe

Edward DeBono Thinking Methodologies on Boards, Ali Sumner

Building a Successful Board Mix Panel Discussion

Building a Brighter NFP Future through Education, Paul Flatau

Get on Board: Helping Develop Young and Emerging Leaders for Board Roles

Emerging Funding Models for the Aged Care and Community Sectors

What we learnt – ELGP participants (2015) speak out

Governance Resource List

Embracing Age Diversity on Boards: The Power of an Untapped Resource

Board Behaviours for Success

Trainee Board Director Program – Board Resource Guide

What we learnt – ELGP participants (2014) speak out

Modern Mentoring Ebook

Raw Talent: Risk and Benefits of Young Professionals on Boards Report

A Candid look at CEO and Board leadership

Let’s Get Social E-Book

Connecting Young Leaders and Board Member

Acorns for People Passionate about Aged Care

Retaining Young Leaders in Aged Care

Governor Malcolm McCusker on the Young Leaders Program.

Christelle Gibson, ELGP Graduate talks about the Program

Orla Hill, ELGP Graduate talks about the Program

The Social Media Panel

Leveraging Your Messages as Leaders Online, Gihan Perera

Professor Lyn Beazley and Twitter

Engaging Diversity on Boards to Achieve best practice, Andrew York

Board Cultures that Drive Organisational Success, Rise Network, Rise Network

Training the Next Generation of Aged Care Board Directors, SwanCare

Inspiring Board Directors to Become Innovation Champions, Sue van Leeuwen

What is it like for Young People on Boards?

Young People on Boards – A Panel Discussion

Why We Need Them – Perspectives

Spotlight – Philip Beckett, Young Board Member

Spotlight – Shameema Kolia, Board Member

ELGP 2013 Participants have their say.

Spotlight – Kylie Hansen, Young Board Member

Spotlight – Anna Johnson, Young Board Member

Why we should include Young Leaders on Boards

The Business Case for Age Diversity of Boards

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