“Leadership is not a position or a title, it's an action and example”
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The 2024 Red Earth Leadership Forum was held in Murgon on 1 August 2024.
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Over 65 people attended and had the opportunity to absorb insights and be inspired by guest speakers and panellists, as well as participate in break out sessions, and to network and collaborate.
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The theme was ‘Resilience as an Ecosystem’, fostering conversations around both personal resilience and disaster preparedness, resilience, response and recovery. The 2024 Forum was part of the delivery of the Disaster Resilient: Future Ready (DR:FR) Burnett Inland program, in partnership with FRRR.
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Break out session topics were:
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Activating an Inclusive Community
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Community Cohesion
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Youth Engagement
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Volunteer Engagement and Fatigue
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Community Places and Spaces
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Encouragement Entrepreneurship and Supporting Small Business
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"To be in a room with over 60 people who live in or love
the Burnett Inland was inspiring, energising and motivating!
We were touched by stories, stretched with learning,
and opened to opportunities for collective action
that will help shape the region."
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The 2024 Red Earth Leadership Forum Report is now available at the link below!
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Red Earth Leadership Forum
2024 BREAK OUT SESSION topics
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Activating an Inclusive Community
Join the conversation about creating a more inclusive Burnett Inland. Share your experiences, listen to others, and brainstorm initiatives that promote diversity and equity. Your voice and ideas are crucial in making our region a place where everyone feels welcome and valued.
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Community Cohesion
Engage in discussions about how to strengthen community bonds, increase participation at local events, and collaborate on initiatives that help bring people together. By working together, we can build a more cohesive and supportive community.
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Youth Engagement
Be part of the dialogue on how to better engage our youth. Share your insights, suggest youth initiatives, and collaborate with young people on community projects. Empowering our youth today will shape a better tomorrow for everyone.
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Volunteer Engagement and Fatigue
Participate in conversations about volunteer engagement and managing fatigue. Share your experiences, listen to others, and work together to create strategies that support and sustain our volunteers. Together, we can build a more resilient volunteer network.
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Community Places and Spaces
Join the conversation about improving our community places and spaces. Share your ideas, provide feedback on existing spaces, and collaborate on projects to create more vibrant and accessible public areas. Your input is vital in shaping spaces that meet the needs of all community members.
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Encouraging Entrepreneurship and Supporting Small Businesses
Engage in discussions about encouraging entrepreneurship and small businesses in our region. Share your ideas, collaborate on initiatives, and support local entrepreneurs through offering mentorship and actively networking. By working together, we can create a thriving environment for small businesses and innovation.
What is the Red Earth Leadership Forum?
The annual Red Earth Leadership Forum is a unique opportunity for those who live in or love the Burnett Inland to network, brainstorm and collaborate on key issues. Together, we co-design the future of our region.
What does the 2024 theme mean?
Resilience simply means the durability to cope with tough events and have the ability to bounce back. Learning to be resilient on many levels (personal, family, community, regional) helps to prepare for unchosen or unexpected change, including climatic disasters and other disruptions.
Guest speakers and panellists from 2024 Forum...
