Alumni Membership
Alumni Membership offers you the opportunity to support Leadership WA in driving and delivering our vision of courageous leadership shaping a better WA.
Through your Membership, we look forward to supporting your ongoing leadership journey within the rich learning environment of the Leadership WA network, as well as facilitating your leadership expertise for the benefit of our wider WA community.
Leadership WA Alumni Membership offers you the opportunity to
- Forge invaluable connections within our Alumni network of over 1100 passionate leaders from across the sectors
- Embrace the collective inspiration to act, by answering the call from WA not-for-profits and providing valued expertise and skills to advance their missions through Skillsbank
- Enjoy complimentary or discounted access to a diverse range of events and experiences which broaden your knowledge, challenge your perspectives, offer deep and honest conversations, and enable you to bring about action on the critical issues that face our State
- Engage with exemplary thought-leaders and enhance the technical skills that inspire and support leaders in fulfilling their roles
The impact of your Membership
As an Alumni Member you will be supporting Leadership WA in delivering our vision of courageous leadership shaping a better WA. Your Membership will help us to broaden and deepen the impact of the Skillsbank Initiative and will also facilitate our suite of high-level, thought-provoking, topical Alumni events.
Leadership WA Post-Nominals
Alumni Members who are currently engaged in pro-bono work in the community, either through Skillsbank or your own initiatives, are invited to adopt the post-nominal Fellow of Leadership WA (FLWA).
Alumni Members and Alumni non-Members who are not currently engaged in contributing to community are invited to adopt the post-nominal Graduate of Leadership WA (GLWA – Signature or GLWA – Rising).
Your Membership Opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a Member?
When you graduate from the Signature Leadership Program or the Rising Leadership Program, you are welcomed into the Leadership WA Alumni network and can join as a Member.
Becoming a Member signals your proud support for championing the courage, skills, and tenacity of WA leaders to create a better WA.
Please select your preferred Membership type from the options on the Membership webpage and complete the relevant Membership Form to become an Alumni Member.
What are the Membership types and fees?
Annual Membership is open to Alumni of the Signature Leadership Program and Rising Leadership Program. You can choose to auto-renew your Membership annually or register as a Member each year. Alternatively, if you prefer to pay your Membership in two instalments each year, you can select a 6-month Membership on an auto-renewal basis.
Regional, Interstate and Overseas Membership is open to Alumni who reside in the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Mid West, Wheatbelt, Peel, South West, Great Southern and Goldfields-Esperance or Interstate or Overseas.
Retired Membership is open to Alumni who have permanently left the workforce but wish to continue to invest in their leadership, and their relationships with fellow Alumni and Leadership WA alike.
Parental Leave Membership is open to Alumni who are on full-time parental leave and not currently in the worplace.
How are my Membership fees used?
Your Alumni Membership supports Leadership WA in delivering its vision and mission.
In particular, your Membership helps us to facilitate a broad range of Skillsbank opportunities for you to pursue, as well as matching your expertise and passions with the needs of not-for-profits who are seeking assistance.
Membership also augments the suite of high-level, thought-provoking, topical Alumni events which provides you with access to exclusive networking, inspirational leaders, masterclasses, social impact events, professional development sessions and unique leadership experiences.
Do I need to register to be a Member by a particular date?
You can become an Alumni Member at any time during the year. Your Annual Membership term commences on the date that you sign up as a Member.
What is auto-renewal?
Auto-renewal Membership is a convenient way for you to renew your Membership on an ongoing basis. By selecting this option, your credit card will automatically be charged the Membership fee each year. You will be notified by email prior to the Membership fee being deducted from your credit card.
What is included in my Alumni Membership?
In addition to the monthly Alumni and Skillsbank newsletters and access to the Alumni Portal, Alumni Members receive:
• Complimentary access to Alumni events
• A discount for any Special Alumni events that have a ticket price
• Priority access to Leadership WA events
• The opportunity to bring a guest to selected Alumni events
What if I’m not ready to become an Alumni Member?
As an Alumni Non-Member, you’ll still receive the Alumni newsletter, Skillsbank newsletter and access to the Alumni Portal.
You also have the opportunity to attend Alumni events on a pay-per event basis and tickets will be advertised in the Alumni newsletter and through the Alumni Portal.
We warmly invite you to become an Alumni Member at any point in your life-long connection with Leadership WA.
How do I cancel my Membership?
Please be in touch with the Leadership WA Team at connect@leadershipwa.org.au to cancel your Membership.