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Westpac Banking — Westpac Scholars Trust — Westpac Social Change Fellowship Online Information Session (June 2024)
33 slides from Westpac Banking's conference presentation, Jun 25, 2024
Slide 1: Online Information Session
Online Information Session 25 June 2024
Slide 2: Presenters: Program Lead, Executive Lead, 2023 Social Change Fellow
Program Lead Executive Lead People & Impact, Good Cycles Marketing & Communications Westpac Social Change Fellowship & 2023 Social Change Fellow Westpac Social Change Fellowship
Slide 3: Westpac Scholars Trust
WESTPAC SCHOLARS TRUST WAS LAUNCHED IN 2014 WITH A $100 MILLION GIFT FROM WESTPAC GROUP TO FUND 100 SCHOLARSHIPS EVERY YEAR, FOREVER.
Slide 4: Scholarships that shape futures
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Slide 5: Invest in and unite a new generation of Australians
TO INVEST IN AND UNITE A NEW GENERATION OF BRILLIANT AUSTRALIANS TO CHALLENGE, EXPLORE AND SET NEW BENCHMARKS IN INNOVATION, RESEARCH, AND SOCIAL CHANGE.
Slide 6: Our scholarship streams
OUR SCHOLARSHIP STREAMS Westpac Research Fellowship Working with some of Australia's leading research universities, we invest in the brightest, most innovative early career researchers. Not just to enable them to do their best work, but to actively help them influence positive change. fa Westpac Fut
Slide 7: Scholars
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Slide 8: You
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Slide 9: Fellowships up to $50,000 for individuals leading social change
10 Fellowships up to $50,000 available for extraordinary individuals leading social change in Australia. 10 Fellowships valued up to $50,000 each are awarded to people leading an initiative that tackles one of Australia’s social issues. Invests in the professional development of an individual, rathe
Slide 10: Building your leadership capacity to help create a better tomorrow
Building your leadership capacity to help create a better tomorrow Fuelling connections and collaborations that drive change Applying self-leadership and leveraging networks to improve social outcomes and shape futures in Australia
Slide 11: Leadership Development Residential and bespoke development
Leadership Bespoke Development Development • Annual Westpac Scholars Summit Residential Plan • W100 State Events • W100 Hub • Mentors in Residence • Three Coffee Challenge Online Group 360 Feedback Coaching Review • Networking • Media • Profiling Reflection Fellowship • Speaking Retreat Report • Pro
Slide 12: The Fellowship and Leadership Program
The Fellowship and Leadership Program gives you the rare chance to focus solely on yourself and your development, whilst learning with and from a group of peers who are ready to support you. This program focuses on developing adaptive leaders, who can drive social change, who are comfortable with co
Slide 13: Ask yourself: What is the change I am seeking to make
Ask yourself: What is the change I am seeking to make as a leader in the social impact space? And how can the Fellowship help me achieve this? Development goals • Critically think about your growth areas • Consider what skills, networks and knowledge you need to lead social change - remember this is
Slide 14: Eligibility criteria
Over the age of 18 and an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Leading an existing social change initiative (your initiative must be launched) and seeking funding for your personal development and learning. Your initiative is tackling a social issue facing an Australian community. Be able to de
Slide 15: Supporting a diverse community
• We aim to support a diverse community which is representative of Australia. • We invest in people from all walks of life, geographic locations, age (18 years +) and focus areas. • The program is open to individuals leading social change in any sector. • If you have a disability or need additional
Slide 16: What selectors look for in applicants
Demonstrates commitment & leadership to creating positive social change. Leads collaboration and proactively establishes meaningful connections. Constantly learning and open to new ideas – comfortable with complexity. Initiative is innovative and meets a need or solves an issue in the Australian com
Slide 17: Leadership capabilities framework
1 Collaboration and Openness 2 Self and Situational Awareness 3 Resilience 4 Initiative & Drive 5 Dealing with Complexity 6 Planning and Judgement 7 Connected Communicator
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Slide 19: 2023 Social Change Fellow
2023 SOCIAL CHANGE FE KIRRA JOHNSON
Slide 20: Selection process and application tips
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Slide 21: Key dates for the 2025 application round
• The following timeline highlights the key dates for the 2025 Westpac Social Change Fellowship application round – with applications closing on the 24 July (5pm AEST). • Applications go through Eligibility & Quality Screening before being reviewed by the Regional Selection Panels – the top 50 appli
Slide 22: Preparing your application
• Read the Funding Guidelines on our website and use the • Answer all parts of the question and don’t use “refer to above” as eligibility screener to confirm you are able/ready to apply. some answers may be assessed in isolation. Include any relevant links in the question that asks for links • Gathe
Slide 23: Do your research and understand the Fellowship
“ Be honest with yourself – what is blocking your leadership and personal Critically reflect on your Do your research. development journey? What are your personal development needs. Thoroughly understand strengths and weaknesses, and how Show how the Fellowship would use the Fellowship to build on t
Slide 24: Seek advice from others
“ You are strengthened by a team being on the journey with you, Seek advice from whether a peer, mentor, board Show us the real you! others. Social Change member. Reach out to other Social Fellows are leaders & Change Fellows. Be open-minded Fellows understand the and ask for feedback and innovators
Slide 25: Be clear and concise
“ When you live and breathe your work every day, it’s easy to forget to tell Be clear and your story from the beginning. Give this opportunity Remember you’re speaking to concise. Social Change people who are likely to be hearing the time it deserves - of your organisation, approach or the Fellowshi
Slide 26: Q&A
Slide 27: westpac.com.au/scholarships
westpac.com.au/scholarships [email protected] WestpacScholars Westpac Scholars WestpacScholars
Slide 28: Testimonial: Maya Newell
“ The Westpac Social Change Fellowship offers a rare, once in a lifetime opportunity to strengthen and grow the backbone that underpins the rest of my work and indeed makes it possible. ” Maya Newell 2022 Westpac Social Change Fellow Director and impact Producer
Slide 29: Testimonial: Michael Tozer
“ For me, the Westpac Social Change Fellowship is a chance to broaden my horizons, fill gaps in my skillset and lay the foundation for the next phase in my leadership journey. ” Michael Tozer 2023 Westpac Social Change Fellow Xceptional Founder & CEO
Slide 30: Testimonial: Megan Maack
“ The Westpac Social Change Fellowship allowed me to invest in myself to become the bold and confident leader needed to make a profound difference for generations of children with dementia. ” Megan Maack 2022 Westpac Social Change Fellow CEO Childhood Dementia Initiative
Slide 31: Questions
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