ICDA’s Neurodiversity round aims to empower neurodivergent people with the knowledge, skills and qualifications in governance necessary to contribute to community organisations.

While ICDA has offered scholarships in the past for Australia's premier diploma-level governance qualification, rounds this year will offer opportunities to more individuals across more sectors, providing a leg-up to the most under-represented groups in the country.

There is great power in embracing diverse leadership that reflects the richness of our community. Organisations need to ensure they are representative of all voices to innovate the decision-making process and improve governance on the board.

Scholarship funding

The full cost of the Diploma of Governance is $4,500, comprising enrolment, assessment and administration. Partial scholarship recipients are liable for the remainder ($3,500).

The $1000 partial scholarships have been fast tracked to allow students to apply immediately for any of the targeted sub-sectors with decisions to be made on eligibility within 10 days of submission.

Terms and Conditions

Applicants must demonstrate:

1. their experience sitting on a board or working closely with a board of directors
2. their passion for fostering greater representation of neurodivergent perspectives within the community sector
3. their reasons for wanting to improve their governance skills.

Applicants must also agree to the terms and conditions.

• Phone: (03) 9320 6800
• Email: diploma@communitydirectors.com.au