This year, a total of 105 business students are participating in Griffith Business School’s (GBS) Student Leadership Program. Open to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, this two-year experience is designed to shape their future careers and expand their impact beyond the classroom.
The program’s standout event, the Leadership Development Camp, took place recently at PGL Kindilan, Redland Bay. This intensive two-day experience set the tone for the year ahead, encouraging students to step outside their comfort zones through teamwork challenges, leadership simulations, and problem-solving tasks that build confidence and foster collaboration. It provides a space for students to reflect on their values, push their boundaries, and grow as individuals and future leaders.
Student Development Coordinator, Ms Joanne Fairclough said,
Our focus is on equipping students with practical skills and meaningful experiences that prepare them for future success. The camp gives them a chance to engage in challenges, grow their confidence, and uncover their strengths as emerging leaders.
More than just a leadership program, the initiative offers students a platform to engage with the community, develop meaningful connections, and gain the kind of experience that today’s employers are actively seeking. Through volunteering, mentorship, and representing GBS at key events, participants sharpen their professional edge while learning to lead with empathy and purpose.
“We aim for our students to graduate with more than just academic knowledge, we want them to develop the mindset and experience needed to lead with impact in diverse and challenging environments
Student Development Coordinator, Joanne Fairclough.”
In addition to leadership development, GBS students are also making a difference through social impact projects like the Little Spark Project. Last year, student leaders collaborated with FareShare Australia to prepare over 6,000 meals for vulnerable Australians. This year, they’ll contribute to Habitat for Humanity, an organisation supporting those experiencing hardship through housing and welfare services.
With a strong focus on values-driven leadership, GBS continues to invest in student experiences that encourage ambition, self-awareness, and positive action on campus and beyond.
