The Whitten Project is inspiring the next generation of leaders for the West, providing a group of Year 9 and 10 boys and girls an exciting range of life, civic, football, netball and other sporting experiences through the Western Bulldogs.

The purpose of The Whitten Project is to empower Young Leaders and encourage them to explore and develop their leadership qualities. Young Leaders build confidence, determine new ways to lead, connect and contribute to the community on issues they are passionate about.

Young Leaders will participate in sessions across a range of elite sporting environments including the AFL, Western Bulldogs and the Melbourne Vixens. They will explore civic and personal leadership, as well as life-skills including self-awareness, relationship building, goal setting, resilience, support networks, team work, setting examples, developing people and encouraging others.

The Whitten Project is now calling for nominations for young leaders who have demonstrated leadership in their community. Please refer to the Nomination Information Pack regarding eligibility and commitment needed to complete the project. A participant does not need to be a highly skilled sportsperson or even play sport regularly. An interest in sport and the role it plays in the community is desirable.

If you know a young leader who is willing to give things a go, is eager to learn and wants to contribute to the community, please nominate them now!
Who can be nominated?
Boys and girls under the age of 16 on the 1st January 2014, enrolled or eligible to enrol in Year 9 or 10 and reside within Maribyrnong, Melton, Hobsons Bay or Brimbank City Councils.

Who can nominate an emerging leader?

>Sport & Community Clubs - Presidents, coaches and coordinators from local football, netball and other sporting clubs, as well as other community clubs
>Schools - School principals, home room teachers, year level coordinators, career advisers, well-being managers or subject specialists
>Council Partners - Staff from Maribyrnong, Melton, Hobsons Bay or Brimbank City Councils
>Project Partners - Staff from Western Bulldogs, AFL, AFL Victoria, WRFL, Netball Victoria, Victoria University, State Government and SportWest

All nominations are strictly confidential and the information provided will only be used to assist The Whitten Project in considering the merits of the nomination. A legal parent or guardian needs to be consulted by the nominator and their contact details provided.

Nominations close midnight Sunday 16 March, 2014. Please note, a nomination does not guarantee selection into the Project. A parent or guardian cannot nominate a member of their immediate family.

For more information, questions, or guidance in the preparation of nominations, please call the Project Manager on 03 9680 6355 or email twp@westernbulldogs.com.au
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