{"id":335483,"date":"2025-12-08T18:58:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T18:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/335483\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T18:58:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T18:58:21","slug":"apply-now-lead-your-way-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/335483\/","title":{"rendered":"APPLY NOW – LEAD YOUR WAY 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

AFL Victoria is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Lead Your Way program, for women and gender diverse leaders in community football.<\/p>\n

If you’re a current committee level volunteer at a community football club, league or umpire association this program is designed for you. Engage in a dynamic mix of online and in -person events led by expert facilitators and football industry leaders.<\/p>\n

Applicants must be over 18 years of age, live in Victoria and hold a current leadership position as a committee volunteer within an AFL Victoria affiliated community football club or umpire association, or be a future committee volunteer as part of a succession plan.<\/p>\n

Applications are open now and close at 11:59pm on January 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Lead Your Way is a free program, with no costs to apply or attend events (once selected).<\/p>\n

From interactive webinars to hands-on workshops, capped off with a celebratory end of program event, Lead Your Way is your opportunity to build confidence, strengthen leadership, and kick goals on and off the field.<\/p>\n

The program will run from March through to October, with a program schedule to be shared with successful applicants in the new year. It is delivered through a mix of in-person and online sessions, allowing for face-to-face networking and also designed to fit around busy schedules during football season.<\/p>\n

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email no later than Tuesday 24 February, 2026.<\/p>\n

Places in the Lead Your Way program are strictly limited, and unfortunately not all applications will be successful.\u00a0<\/p>\n

AFL Victoria strongly encourages applicants who have not been successful in prevous intakes to apply again in 2026.<\/p>\n

About Lead Your Way<\/p>\n

Lead Your Way is designed to strengthen the leadership capabilities of women and gender-diverse individuals through a dynamic series of development and networking events. Now entering its third year, the national program is delivered by AFL Victoria to reflect local needs and contexts surrounding community football.<\/p>\n

The program is specifically designed for senior leaders operating at committee, board or executive level in community football clubs, leagues and umpire associations.<\/p>\n

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