About Building Blocks Community Leadership Program

Wyndham's Building Blocks Community Leadership Program has been delivered in Wyndham since 2014. Designed to deliver on the objectives of both Wyndham City Plan and Wyndham 2040 community Vision as well as other council strategies, the program provides an opportunity for eligible residents to build and strengthen their capacity in community leadership and participation. This program aims to support the contribution of individuals towards Wyndham as a diverse, active, and well supported and connected community with high participation in local and municipal community life.

Wyndham's Building Blocks program is a FREE fully subsidized program for people who live, work, study, volunteer or play in Wyndham and who are interested in working collaboratively with others to develop and strengthen their community leadership and participation skills.

Program participation, unless otherwise noted, is for Wyndham people over 16 years, who wish to develop their leadership capacity and/or are a new and emerging leader. Please note that eligibility criteria and a selection process will apply.

Who is a community leader?

A community leader is a community member who mobilises and empowers others to make positive change within the Wyndham community through tangible actions with demonstrable community benefits.

The Building Blocks Community Leadership program’s objectives are:

To provide participants with improved leadership skills and competencies, and a better understanding of civic participation and government.
To ensure community capacity is built by providing opportunities for knowledge, skills and confidence to be applied.
To contribute to a sustainable leadership framework that is inclusive, accessible and meets the needs of our diverse community.
To deliver an enhanced community sector, through new community led initiatives and events and strengthened community organisations which serve residents of Wyndham.

Most recently Wyndham Building Blocks Programs were delivered over 15 weeks twice a year with applications opening between at the beginning and middle of the year. An application form/program brochure will be made available on Wyndham City website, Wyndham Civic Centre, local libraries and community centres.

Applications close 4 weeks prior to program commencement with successful applicants being notified by email and/or phone.

Building Blocks Community Leadership Programs have been run so far:

Year	Program	#
2014	Positively Aging over 50	1
	Tarneit Neighbourhood	2
	Women from New and Emerging Communities	3
	Men’s Health Champions	4
2015	Emergency Ready Communities	5
	Environment & Sustainability	6
	Get Wyndham Moving Active Transport	7
	Sport, Recreation & Leisure	8
	Truganina Neighbourhood	9
2016	Generalist @ Saltwater	10
2016	Council Caretaker period - no programs
2017	Learning Communities	11
	Rural Communities	12
	Werribee City Centre	13
	Supporting Middle Aged (8-12 year old) Children	14
2018	Parks & Open Space	15
2018	Arts & Culture	16
2019	Green Living in Wyndham	17
2019	Point Cook Neighbourhood	18
2020	No Programs due to COVID
2021	Activate your Community Renewing Wyndham
2022	Activate your Community Renewing Wyndham	19
2022	Resilient Wyndham Stronger Together	20
2023	Reconciliation - Allies in Community Leadership	21

Hear some amazing stories from previous participants and the contributions they have made to the community. Visit Building Blocks Program videos on YouTube.

Current Status

The Wyndham Building Blocks Community Leadership Program is currently undergoing evaluation to identify opportunities for improvement. Planning is also underway to identify a suitable facilitator for future Wyndham Building Blocks programs. It is anticipated that this process will be finalised by the end of the year, with the aim of recommencing the program in early 2025.

If you would like any further details on Building Blocks or upcoming programs, contact Wyndham City on 1300 023 411 or email buildingblocks@wyndham.vic.gov.au.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Wyndham City Council recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Peoples of Australia. We acknowledge the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples as Traditional Owners of the lands on which Wyndham City operates. The Wadawurrung and Bunurong Peoples have and always will belong to the Werribee Yalook (river), creeks, stars, hills and red clay of this Country. We pay respect to their Ancestors and Elders who always have, and always will, care for Country and community today and for future generations.