About the Program

Stage 1: Registration and program enrolment

• Registration is only available online (refer to the enrolment section of this site). Once registration is complete, an enrolment form will be emailed to the participant. The completed enrolment form will provide LGPro with information to assist in matching the participant to a mentor

Stage 2: Program launch – Orientation & Training (Duration – 1 Day)

• A full day workshop provides mentors and mentees with the knowledge, understanding and skills to help them get the most out of the program.
• Orientation and training includes self-paced practice sessions that show participants how to maximise the benefits and opportunities for learning, as well as how to determine what they want to achieve according to their needs and aspirations.
• The workshop also provides an opportunity for mentees to meet potential mentors who will be participating in a separate orientation session which focuses on the characteristics of good, solution-focused mentoring.
• Mentees and mentors will be introduced to tools, resources and guidelines to answer some of their practical questions and offer a best practice framework which can be tailored to their individual needs.

Stage 3: Mentor & Mentee Matching

• Mentees can suggest who they would like to be mentored by after meeting with prospective mentors during the orientation day. Mentees can also research suitable mentors using the Mentor Register section of this site.
• The matching of mentor and mentee is ultimately the responsibility of LGPro in consultation with the training facilitators. Enrolment information, mentor profiles and mentee preferences will assist with determining an appropriate match.
• Both mentor and mentee will need to agree with LGPro’s recommendation before the match is finalised

Stage 4: (Optional) Facilitated 1st Meeting (Duration – 2 hrs)

• Mentees with their mentors can attend an optional two hour session held approximately two weeks following the full day orientation. This session would assist those who feel they would like additional support with their first meeting held in a facilitated group environment.

Stage 5: Mentoring experience (Duration – 8 months)

• Once mentoring relationships are formed, both parties develop an agreed meeting schedule for the duration of the program. During this time, LGPro will make available a dedicated telephone support service for both mentors and mentees.

Stage 6: Review workshop (Duration – 4 hours)

• A review workshop will be at the mid point of the program. Participants will be able to discuss their early experiences and share ideas and insights which may benefit everyone involved in the program.
• This workshop will take the form of reflection and group discussion around issues and questions participants may have. They will also be provided with additional theory and application, which will deepen their experience and enhance their mentoring experience.

Stage 7: Final program debrief workshop (Duration – 4 hours)

• At the end of the program, mentors and mentees will attend a final debriefing workshop which will take the form of a group discussion.
• This will identify the benefits and learning achieved by individuals, teams and their respective Councils.
• It will look at issues that emerged throughout the program and provide participants with additional theory and application, to help deepen their experience and enhance the mentoring experience.
• The final workshop will also provide an opportunity to suggest improvements to the program