The ABC Mentoring Program is back for 2022!

This is a six-month program that pairs a suitable Mentor and a Mentee in a mutually rewarding learning and development experience. This year we are also running a CALD Mentoring Program and a Gendered Mentoring Program.

What is it all about?

The structured program is designed to:

• help mentees develop their skills and  benefit from an experienced mentor’s knowledge, guidance and insights
• provide mentors the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a fellow staff member’s career and share their skills and experience 
• capitalise on the existing skills and knowledge in the ABC and ABC Alumni to help our future leaders.

Why we do it

• Develops a culture of personal & professional  growth
• Demonstrates the ABC principles
• Enhances leadership skills
• Engages and helps motivate staff 
• Increases cultural awareness & encourages diversity
• Creates a culture of giving back

What time commitment is involved?

Over the six-month program, it is advisable for Mentees & Mentors to meet at least once a month,   however this could  be increased if mutually decided upon.

Support available during the program

• A dedicated Program Co-ordinator will be available to support with any questions and provide resources
• Mentor Program Guide: a practical guide full of  handy tips to make it a successful partnership
• Mentor Training Video and handy tools for successful Mentoring

How to get involved

Applications are now open to be either a Mentor or Mentee. Just complete and submit the application form below.

Name * First Last Email * Email Confirm Email Phone number * Please name the last (or most relevant) position you held at the ABC, and the years you performed that role. * Please briefly outline your range of experience by summarising your career, so that we can match you to an ABC employee looking for relevant mentoring. * To meet with your Mentee, what would suit you best? * Face-to-face meetings in my own locations Location not important. Happy to use Teams, Zoom/Skype/Whatsapp or speak over the phone. A mixture of the above. As a mentor, what would you like to offer? (you are able to select more than one) building teams and managing people exploring and developing new ideas and projects goal setting and coaching identifying and working on professional growth and development areas managing budgets and financial responsibilities mapping a career path new employee support skills based: teaching and sharing skills social media expertise talk and support writing project plans and project management Are you able to commit to an hour a month for at least five sessions with your Mentee for the duration of the Mentoring Program from approximately May to September? * Yes No Are there any other comments you would like to make? Submit

Next steps:

Once a suitable Mentee has been matched to you, you will hear back from the Mentoring Program Co-ordinator Ann Newton with further details on how to get started.

For further information. contact Sue Spencer and Peter McEvoy at abcalumniaustralia@gmail.com

Thank you for your participation in the 2022 ABC Mentoring Program