Developing First Nations Spiritual Leaders across Australia.

Five Stones Leadership is a three-year Leadership Development Project designed specifically for Christian Indigenous leaders across Australia. Students can be located anywhere in Australia, and the course is delivered through online meetings and on-Country gatherings throughout the year.
Our central theme for the course is exploring Uncle Graham Paulson’s question of what it means to be “Authentically Aboriginal and truly Christian”.
This course is not for everybody. It’s a unique transformational experience that will challenge the way you view culture, your connection to your community, and your place and space in the world.
What is the Five Stones Leadership project?
The story behind this project
This project is the vision of founding Elder, Uncle Rev. Graham Paulson (now retired). Uncle Graham’s God-inspired vision came about when Vincent Lingiari - leader of the Wave Hill Walk-off - requested Uncle Graham to “send back more leaders like yourself.” It led Uncle Graham to devote his life to developing leaders who are strong in their cultural knowledge, and able to navigate current society to see their communities thrive. Uncle Graham partnered with the not-for-profit organisation Australians Together in 2010 to see his vision come to life.
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How to apply
Entry to Five Stone Leadership courses are via an application form and an interview with Course Elders. You can find out more about the courses here.