Our initiatives inspire leadership for good and strengthen the relationships, skills, character and practices needed for better policymaking and flourishing communities.
Exploring leadership for the common good in a polarised age. The Civic Leadership Project is a new collaboration between the Sydney Policy Lab and members of Sydney Public Law, bringing together 25 students from across the University to explore what it means to lead for the common good in an increasingly polarised society. It will explore what virtues and methods, skills, and foci of concern civic leaders should develop and promote. The project is structured as four-day long sessions spread across Semester 1, 2027.
Download the civic leadership information and application form (pdf, 160KB)
How can creative activities help build stronger, more connected communities? Working with community leaders in Camden and Fairfield, this project explored how arts-based workshops can strengthen local relationships, support community leadership and build trust. It offers practical ways for governments to work alongside communities and draw on local knowledge to shape policy and decisions.
The project's report will be available here in Dec 2026.
