Run by Goulburn Murray Community Leadership, the Fairley Leadership Program has been operating for almost three decades.
The program supports young people and emerging leaders to strengthen community, spark innovation and make a difference across the Goulburn Murray region.
This year’s cohort includes participants from Benalla, Nagambie and surrounding towns, with those local to the Euroa electorate welcomed at Victorian parliament by state Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland.
“It was a pleasure to meet with the Fairley Leadership Program participants and hear their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing our region,” Ms Cleeland said.
“For almost three decades, the program has been fostering leaders who are prepared to step up, advocate and fight for their communities. That commitment to community leadership is vital in regional areas like ours.
“We spoke about why it’s so important that regional voices feel at home in institutions like parliament.”
The 2025 participants include representatives from local councils, water authorities, the CFA, business owners and other vital areas of community life.
At parliament, each participant reflected on their own leadership journey, sharing the passion they brought to their communities.
“I was delighted to share some of my insights and experiences as a member of parliament, and to help encourage the next generation of leaders across the region,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Congratulations to the 2025 Fairley cohort on reaching the end of this journey — our communities are better because of your leadership.”
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