Murray–Darling Basin Leadership Program

COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION

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We recommend preparing your responses to the longer questions in advance. This helps you reflect more deeply, strengthen your answers and get the most out of the application process.

To assist with that process the questions can be downloaded as a document.

Note: All applications must be submitted via the application form below. Other formats of submission will not be accepted.

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If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Email our team (programs@rural-leaders.org.au) or book a time to talk.

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Applications for Cohort 1 are now closed.

Applications for Cohort 2 close 02 August 2026.

Applications for Cohort 3 can still be submitted after this date.

To apply for this program you must be currently living in the Murray–Darling Basin.

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Lands where we meet, work, and live. We recognise the enduring spiritual connection, and we honour the sacredness of the land. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present, and future and the deep-seated wisdom they hold. We solemnly remind ourselves that this Land has always been, and will always be, Aboriginal Land.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recording or printed material.

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