The recent launch of the 2023 Wagga School Leaders Program saw Duty MLC for Wagga Wagga, Wes Fang, announce a major investment by the NSW Government to continue building confident and capable future leaders and young ambassadors for the City of Wagga Wagga.
“The NSW Government has a strong track record of backing the Wagga School Leaders Program and this support continues today with the announcement of $100,000 to fund the program into 2025,” Mr Fang said.
“This grant from the latest round of the Stronger Country Communities Fund will ensure this important program builds on the work it has already done with our young citizens.
“By investing in our young people, we are investing in the future of regional NSW.
“We have an incredible depth of talent in Wagga Wagga and ensuring that our young citizens have the full resources to reach their potential is essential for the future leadership of our community.”
The Wagga School Leaders Program, run by the Committee Four Wagga, fosters leadership potential in young people and develops their understanding of leadership and community issues. Content is built around leadership development, presentation skills and business operation, to prepare students to become future leaders. Participants are challenged and rewarded by the program which aims to equip them to become ambassadors in the Wagga Wagga community.
Chair of Committee Four Wagga, Adam Drummond, has welcomed the funding.
“The Wagga School Leaders Program, now in its eighth year, is one of Committee Four Wagga’s annual flagship events and is considered one of our most important programs in the calendar,” Mr Drummond said.
“To receive funding from the NSW government ensuring this program remains viable over the next few years is overwhelmingly appreciated by Committee Four Wagga.
“This funding illustrates the importance the government places on mentoring programs for our future leaders and ensures that regional school students can access experts and programs in Wagga Wagga to build a bright future for themselves as leaders in our community.
“We could very well have the next Prime Minister or CEO of a global company in our program and the calibre of participants each year is quite extraordinary.
“Committee Four Wagga could not fund a program such as this without assistance from our key stakeholders – such as the three levels of government – and our valued sponsors, who also contribute towards the running costs of the Wagga School Leaders Program.”
The Stronger Country Communities Fund is part of the NSW Government’s $3.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, designed to support growing regional centres, activate local economies and improve services and community infrastructure in the regions.
