Looking to amplify your knowledge of and engagement with Asia? Thinking about 2024 professional development opportunities?
Apply to join the 2024 Asialink Leaders Program.
Asialink is Australia’s leading national centre for creative engagement with Asia, developing insights, capabilities and connections across the Arts, Business, Diplomacy and Education.
Uniquely Australian, Asialink works with diverse communities to build a strong, shared future for all. Established in 1990 as a joint initiative of the Australian Government’s Commission for the Future and the Myer Foundation, Asialink is hosted by the University of Melbourne.
This transformative nine-month learning journey, will build your practical skills, strategic thinking, and cultural competence – critical elements of effective leadership in an Asian context and fundamental to the educational relationships that underpin regional development.
A diverse group of visionary leaders will embark on the 2024 program, diving into the cultural, historical, economic and geopolitical complexities of Asia’s vibrant landscape. They will pursue individual projects that positively impact their personal, organisational and sectors engagement with the region – key building blocks of Australia’s national Asia capability.
This is a unique opportunity to join an exceptional alumni community, through an application to join the 29th national program. The experience, designed to equip, empower, and elevate your engagement with Asia, draws on the expertise and experience of senior leaders from the region, the programs 1,100 alumni and the 30 years of Asialink building insights, capability and connectivity for Australian organisations.
The cohort will bring together leaders from professional services, arts, education, government, tech and a range of other sectors. Through reflections, practical steps and knowledge generation and sharing that give rise to life-changing impactful stories, leaders will expand their knowledge and skillset, build lasting relationships, and make significant contributions to their field.
This is a stepping stone toward elevating the impact and influence of the Australian education sector in Asia and with Asian partners. Program highlights include;
- Fast-tracked learning: Gain in-depth knowledge of Asian markets and cultures.
- Expert insights: Interact with over 100 experts in intimate sessions exploring Asian countries and industries.
- Practical application: Undertake a workplace project focused on Asia, applying your new skills directly.
- Exclusive resources: Access a wealth of online tools, readings, and materials.
- Global Network: Join a senior and influential and active alumni community for ongoing support and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Asialink will also offer a range of funded opportunities for exceptional individuals. The 2024 Asialink Leaders Fellowship program aims to support leaders from diverse backgrounds and sectors. Applications are open for the following Fellowships;
- Sir Edward Weary Dunlop Asialink Fellowship for two Leaders in the not-for-profit sector
- Asialink First Nations Fellowship for an Indigenous Leader based in Australia or Asia
- William Buckland First Nations Fellowship for a Victoria-based Indigenous Leader
- Susan Gin Asialink Leaders Fellowship for a Leader in rural/regional Australia
- Asialink Arts Fellowship for a Leader in the Arts and Creative Industries
- Asialink Virtual Hub Fellowship for a not-for-profit Leader based in Asia
Equally important, these Fellowships open the opportunity to nominate or recommend a partner based in Asia who you see playing a critical role in regional development.
So, if you are ready to take your leadership with Asia to the next level this program provides the personal and organisational uplift to establish and deepen your educational ties within the Asian region.
Information about the application process for each fellowship is here
Information on program dates, fees, and registration details is here
For further enquiries contact the Asialink team here
Applications close 15 February 2024
