WSYD Moving

Systems Leadership Program

Become part of Western Sydney’s next generation of systems leaders

The WSYD Moving Systems Leadership Program brings together 16 emerging leaders across health, sport, leisure, government, community, and education — people ready to create change and help build a healthier, more active Western Sydney.

Apply for the WSYD Moving Systems Leadership Program

Program Details

Duration

5 months
(Feb 2026 – June 2026)

Commitment

1 full day per month + peer learning & applied projects

Format

Blended
In-person workshops, virtual sessions, and applied learning

Cohort Size

16
participants

Academia • Education • Public health • Government • Leisure • Health • Sport and recreation • Peak bodies • Not-for-profits • Private • Enterprise • Disability • Aged care • Social economy

Sectors include

What you’ll gain

  • The tools and mindset to lead systems change

  • Practical experience through a place-based applied learning project

  • Access to a cross-sector Community of Practice

  • Mentorship from systems leaders and researchers

  • Deeper understanding of collaboration, influence, and systems thinking

Who should apply

We’re seeking people who:

  • Work in or with communities across Western Sydney

  • Are passionate about creating healthier, more equitable environments

  • Bring lived experience or professional insight into health, sport, recreation, or social impact

  • Are ready to collaborate and co-create local change

Complete the online application form below.

1.

Tell us about your work, community, or lived experience.

2.

Share why systems leadership matters to you.

3.

Applications close:
CoB Friday 13 December 2025

Successful applicants will be notified by mid-January 2026