Leadership Competition
Young, rural, and driven? Country to Canberra’s annual Leadership Competition is accepting entries now!
Leadership Competition
Country to Canberra is thrilled to be accepting entries for our 2026 Leadership Competition. We are excited to give our entrants the chance to be named national winners, and receive a once-in-a-lifetime Power Trip to Canberra.
Applicants are asked to respond to:
“What does the future of health look like in your community?”
Entries are open now, and close on Sunday 28 June 2026.
Need inspiration? View our amazing past winning entries here.
We encourage applicants to read our Marking Criteria as they create their response. Check out the Marking Criteria here.
To check your eligibility, please read the 2026 Terms and Conditions and Leadership Competition Criteria.
Refer any questions to our Leadership Competition team who can be contacted via leadershipcompetition@countrytocanberra.com.au
The Prize
Our 2026 Leadership Competition winners will get the following fantastic prize:
All expenses paid four-day Power Trip to Canberra, including:
— Leadership and Empowerment Training
- Award-winning Country to Canberra Project Empower workshop to develop an understanding of diversity, build your self-esteem, and learn to apply your values.
- Targeted public speaking and presentation workshops from industry professionals.
- Personalised leadership coaching and support.
— Networking Opportunities
- Q&As with CEOs, industry leaders, and inspiring activists.
- Powerful discussions and private meetings with state and federal politicians.
- The chance to connect with other incredible like-minded women and non-binary people from all across rural and remote Australia!
— Careers & Future Pathways
- An inspiring careers fair, driven by Agrifutures Australia.
- Future focused goal setting support from the University of Canberra.
Additional Opportunities:
- Access to our exclusive Alumni Network, and additional networking opportunities
- A winners’ pack, full of merchandise, resources, information, and goodies!
- Winning entries will be published on the Country to Canberra website, as well as by our sponsors and key partners to provide national exposure.
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