Harvard Club of Australia

A great opportunity for Public School principals.....

Our Program for Not-for-Profit Leaders Was a Hit! We're thrilled to share the success of our recent Program for Not-for-Profit Leaders: • 73 passionate leaders from across Australia • Led by Harvard's Prof. Ethan Bernstein • Deep dive into innovative people practices for non-profits From attracting talent on a budget to keeping teams motivated, we covered it all! Prof. Bernstein's engaging case studies had everyone thinking outside the box. Participants left with fresh perspectives and new connections. Who knew tackling non-profit challenges could be this energizing? Huge thanks to everyone involved. Together, we're reshaping non-profit leadership in Australia!

Applications for Harvard Principals Program in Australia are open! Join us for an intensive 5-day leadership program in Sydney, designed to cultivate and strengthen management and leadership skills for school principals in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Early bird pricing ends this weekend, HCA scholarships available (covering 80% of the program tuition, hotel accommodation and breakfast, and a travel stipend). 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: • Led by Harvard faculty • Focus on instructional leadership, school culture, and strategy • Research-based techniques and best practices This program addresses critical areas for school leaders in Australasia, including instructional quality, cultivating learning-focused school cultures, leadership development, and family and community engagement. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: January 13-17, 2025 Early Bird Pricing (until June 30): $6,250 AUD. $6,500 AUD scholarship funding available for public school principals in less advantaged communities. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/grXuxwv4

As Chair of the Harvard Club of Australia Ferris Family Fellowships, I am delighted to share the two non-profit CEO winners! Luke Bayley Matthew Browne 👏👏 Special thanks to our distinguished guest speaker Georgina Byron AM. 🙏🏼

We are delighted to announce the two exceptional recipients of the Harvard Club of Australia Ferris Family Fellowships: Matthew Browne from Melanoma Institute Australia and Luke Bayley from South Coast Natural Resource Management Inc. Matthew and Luke have been selected to attend the Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management course at Harvard Business School this July. This remarkable opportunity will enable them to strengthen their leadership capabilities and acquire invaluable knowledge to propel their respective organizations to new heights. The Ferris Family Fellowships were established to empower outstanding individuals in the nonprofit sector, and we are thrilled about the positive change Matthew and Luke will undoubtedly bring to their communities. The awards were presented during a lunch event, where we had the privilege of hosting guest speaker Georgina Byron AM from The Snow Foundation. Her insightful words and extensive experience in the philanthropic sector left a lasting impact on all attendees. Please join us in congratulating Matthew and Luke on this significant achievement!

Who has made the most positive, indelible impact on your life? For me, teachers come to mind - and the Harvard Club is bringing two very special teachers to Sydney in August: Professors Ryan Buell & Joshua Margolis. Both are recipients of the Faculty Teaching Award. Take the opportunity to spend a week with two people who are celebrated and recognised for their outsized impact on developing leaders: programs@harvardclub.org.au #leadership #leadingchange #employeeengagement #customersatisfaction

Do you know a School Principal or Leader? The Principals' Centre in Australia program hosted by Harvard University is now accepting applications for the January 2025 cohort. This transformative professional development opportunity is designed for school leaders in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Over five days in Sydney, you'll engage with Harvard faculty, explore cutting-edge research, and develop leadership strategies to drive instructional change and accelerate student learning. Gain skills in instructional leadership, cultivating a learning culture, data-driven decision making, strategic planning, family/community engagement, and personal leadership development. A limited number of scholarships are available for eligible Australian applicants, covering up to 80% of tuition and providing accommodation/travel assistance. New Zealand principals may qualify for travel scholarships. Don't miss this professional growth opportunity! Apply by September 15th for priority scholarship consideration. Visit https://lnkd.in/eKebWe_i to learn more and apply. Help spread the word to principals and school leaders who could benefit.

Celebrating a Menzies Scholar: Prof. Fleur Johns to Lead Sydney Law School We're delighted to share the news of Professor Fleur Johns' as Head of School and Dean of Sydney Law School. Professor Johns, a 1995 recipient of the Robert Gordon Menzies Scholarship to Harvard, returns to her academic roots with this prestigious position, commencing in 2025. Her commitment to research excellence, student-centered education, and impactful collaborations makes her an outstanding choice to lead Sydney Law School forward. We extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Johns on this exceptional achievement. The Robert Gordon Menzies Scholarship provides outstanding Australians with the opportunity to pursue graduate studies at Harvard University. https://lnkd.in/dHxkb7c5

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We are thrilled to congratulate our club member John Goh on being awarded the prestigious Phyllis Evans Medal for 2024 from The Teachers' Guild of NSW. As the Principal of Merrylands East Public School for the past 17 years, John has shown tremendous leadership and commitment to providing an inclusive, quality education for students from diverse backgrounds. The Phyllis Evans Medal recognizes lifelong contributions to the field of education.