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Red Earth chair Georgie Somerset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 28, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Red Earth Community Foundation is looking for the next group of local people prepared to invest in themselves and their communities.<\/p>\n

Applications are now open for the 2027 Red Earth Community Leadership Program (RECLP), the annual residential leadership program held at the Bunya Mountains.<\/p>\n

More than 270 people have taken part in the program from across the Burnett and beyond since the program began in 2014.<\/strong><\/p>\n

However, Red Earth chair Georgie Somerset said the significance of the program was much bigger than the number of alumni.<\/p>\n

“The real story is what those people have gone on to contribute,” she said.<\/p>\n

“RECLP graduates are found across local businesses, farms, health and education, councils, industry, community organisations, volunteer groups and regional initiatives.<\/p>\n

“Some lead from the front. Others are the trusted person behind the scenes who brings people together or gets something moving.<\/p>\n

“Every time we invest in people, that capability comes back into our communities.”<\/p>\n

The six-day program is held across two residential modules at the Bunya Mountains and brings together people from different ages, occupations, communities and backgrounds.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Participants explore personal leadership, communication, teamwork, relationships and the confidence to turn ideas into action.<\/p>\n

Mrs Somerset said Red Earth wanted to hear from people who had never previously considered applying for a leadership program.<\/p>\n

“You don’t need a leadership title,” she said.<\/p>\n

“You might be an employee showing potential, a business owner, farmer, volunteer, committee member, health worker, teacher, tradesperson or someone who simply wants to contribute more confidently.<\/p>\n

Local employers are also encouraged to nominate and invest in team members who would benefit from the program.<\/p>\n