About Us

The Village Leaders is a collaboration between three experienced community leaders to provide people and organisational solutions for better communities. We have a passion for helping people create just, kind and connected communities. We have over 75 years of combined experience working with individuals, organisations and government. We are based in Mackay, Queensland and work across Australia.  We would love to hear from you if you have any questions on how we can assist you.

Email: collaborate@thevillageleaders.com.au

  • We listen and are open to other people's points of view

  • We talk about people in the same way when they’re in the room and when they’re not

  • We turn up when we say we’re going to

  • We say if we don't agree

  • We say if we can't do something

  • We don't hide our mistakes

 

Our Vision and Purpose

We provide services and resources that nurture current and future community leaders to create positive change.

Our passion is to help people create just, kind and connected communities.

Our Mission

People and organisation solutions for better communities.

Our Values

  • We are respectful, accountable and honest

    • We listen and are open to other people's points of view

    • We talk about people the same, whether they are in the room or not

    • We turn up when we say we are going to

    • We say if we don't agree

    • We say if we can't do something

    • We don't hide our mistakes

  • We are there for each other

    • We actively listen to each other with care and curiosity

    • We encourage and lift each other

    • We give honest support and feedback

    • We don't pretend to be something we are not

  • We are responsible for our actions and commit to maintaining high standards of governance and services and products

    • We do our best in every situation

    • We present ourselves to build respect and rapport

    • We maintain confidentiality

    • We continuously challenge ourselves to develop and improve

    • We utilise systems that optimise our capacity to deliver high-quality services

Our People

  • Jennifer Emmett

    DIRECTOR

    Jen has over 25 years of experience working in the community sector, delivering services and programs within these organisations.

  • Dr. Anne Butcher

    DIRECTOR

    Anne is a professional social worker with over 30 years of extensive experience working in the social welfare fields of the community.

  • Deb Rae

    DIRECTOR

    Deb is a coach, facilitator and speaker who works with individuals and organisations to achieve things they didn’t know were possible.

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Our Vision and Purpose

We provide services and resources that nurture current and future community leaders to create positive change.

Our passion is to help people create just, kind and connected communities.