Endorsed by the Members of The Leadership Network, June 2025

Our Purpose

Leadership Development Australasia exists to connect, support and amplify those working to grow leadership for the common good across Australia and the region. We believe that strong, ethical and adaptive leadership is essential to addressing the complex challenges of our time.

LDA continues the spirit of The Leadership Network, and prior to that Community Leadership Australia, building on years of collaboration, peer learning and shared commitment to advancing leadership practice.

Our Principles

We are guided by the following principles:

  • Collaboration over competition
    We create spaces to connect, share, and work together across boundaries.
  • Place matters
    We recognise the importance of place-based leadership and the power of local context in shaping leadership responses.
  • Equity and inclusion
    We are committed to inclusive leadership development that reflects the diversity of our communities and values lived experience.
  • Practice and learning go hand in hand
    We learn from doing. We value experimentation, reflection, and continuous improvement.
  • Leadership is everyone’s business
    We believe leadership is not a position but a practice – available to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

What We Do

LDA is not a formal organisation, but a living, practitioner-led community. We:

  • Facilitate peer learning and connection between leadership professionals
  • Support the co-hosting of national events, such as the annual Leadership Summit
  • Share ideas, tools and opportunities via our LinkedIn group
  • Collaborate on research, advocacy and capacity-building
  • Amplify the work of others who are advancing leadership for the common good

How We Work

  • LDA has no formal membership structure or fees
  • Participation is open to anyone aligned with our values
  • Activities are co-created by group members, with shared responsibility
  • We operate with transparency, care, and shared stewardship

Join Us

We invite all those working in leadership development – across sectors, geographies, and contexts – to join us in shaping the future of leadership in Australasia.

🔗 Join the LinkedIn group: The Leadership Exchange Australasia