Fast Track intensive leadership programs
Advance your career by building skills and confidence in leadership and management.
Fast Track intensive leadership programs are designed specifically for new and emerging leaders in the specialist family violence, primary prevention and sexual assault sectors.
Designed by experienced practitioners, all the Fast Track programs incorporate the values of intersectional feminism that are the foundation of family violence and primary prevention work. Each program is delivered using a range of methods, designed to work together to reinforce your learning experience.
Learn more about our three different Fast Track programs below and click through to each for more details.
Programs can be completed in any order. Apply for the program that best aligns with your practice specialty, role, career goals and availability.
Fast Track programs are open to Victorian practitioners working to prevent or respond to family, gender-based and sexual violence. All programs are delivered online to support participation of metropolitan, regional and rural leaders.
Fees are heavily subsidised thanks to funding from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Free places are available on a case-by-case basis with priority for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners. Please contact the Program Team if fees are a barrier.
Tailor your Pathway
Click through to learn more about the distinct topics and learning outcomes of each program.
Our Fast Track Prevention program supports new and emerging leaders by transforming practice experience into leadership capability. This program is designed for those working in the primary prevention of family, gender-based and sexual violence in Victoria.
Cost: $500 + GST (valued at $3,700)
Our Fast Track Response program supports new and emerging specialist family violence leaders in Victoria to transform their practice experience into leadership capability.
Cost: $500 + GST (valued at $3,700)
Exclusive to new leaders, our Fast Track Leadership Foundations program supports specialist family violence and primary prevention (of family, gender-based and sexual violence) practitioners to excel in their new leadership or management role.
Cost: $350 + GST (valued at $2,500)
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2022-2024 Evaluation
Safe and Equal is proud to share the latest evaluation report, for the 2022-2024 Fast Track programs.
This evaluation demonstrated that Fast Track has built on the success of previous deliveries, achieved improvement on the earlier programs, and piloted a new program – Leadership Foundations – informed by the feedback of graduates and sector experts.
The report outcomes show that participants’ increased capability, confidence and connections are directly contributing to their career development, both through progression to more senior roles and through extending their responsibilities.
We would like to thank all those who have supported the Fast Track programs, and to those who generously gave their time to provide feedback to support the evaluation.
The 2021-2022 Fast Track Intensive Leadership Program Evaluation Report is also still available:
FAQs
Can I apply for all three programs (Response, Prevention and Leadership Foundations)?
The short answer is no. You will likely only be eligible for two programs– Leadership Foundations, and either Prevention or Response. This is because Prevention is tailored to the primary prevention workforce, and Response to the specialist family violence workforce. Meanwhile, Leadership Foundations is open to both workforces.
Please note you are limited to participating in one program at a time.
What does the application process involve?
You will need to provide your contact details and complete an application form about your current role and what you hope to achieve in the course. You will also need to submit your resume, and a letter of support from your manager or employer.
If you are on the waitlist, when applications open, you’ll receive an email inviting you to apply.
To ensure the best possible outcome for all participants, we select applicants based on their suitability for the course and to ensure the group is diverse and can work cohesively. You may be contacted for a short interview as a part of the selection process. Please note this program is for participants in Victoria, Australia only.
Can I just apply for one program?
Yes! As each program is complete on its own, there is no obligation to complete more than one program.
Can I apply for Leadership Foundations if I’ve already completed Prevention or Response?
Yes! Prevention or Response graduates are welcome to apply for Leadership Foundations.
What order do I complete the programs?
It’s up to you! There are no pre-requisites (i.e. you don’t need to complete Leadership Foundations before applying for Prevention or Response, and vice versa).
Are practitioners working in early intervention or recovery eligible?
Yes! Leadership Foundations and Response are likely to be the programs most relevant to you.
I don’t work for a Victorian-based organisation, can I apply?
As places in Fast Track are subsidised by the Victorian Government, the programs are only open to practitioners in Victoria.
At this stage Fast Track is not accepting applications from self-employed practitioners.
Can Fast Track accommodate accessibility requirements?
To discuss accessibility requirements or the accessibility standards of our online Learning Management System, please email training@safeandequal.org.au
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