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Investing in change that
benefits everyone in Victorian dairy

Since 2000, the Gardiner Foundation has been investing in change that benefits everyone in the Victorian dairy industry, helping to create places where people want to live, work and invest. We welcome opportunities to work with people, communities, businesses and organisations to make this happen.

Strategic Priorities

Nuffield Scholarship

Gardiner Foundation in partnership with Nuffield Australia offers a Farming Scholarship to a Victorian dairy farmer each year. The Nuffield scholarship is an opportunity for a Victorian dairy farmer to investigate an agricultural topic of their choice, and to innovate on their own farms and dairy communities. Scholars also experience agriculture from a global perspective and become members of a formidable, international network of Nuffield alumni, creating life-long opportunities for further learning and friendship.

Regional Housing Solutions for Victoria

There is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity relating to the delivery of regional housing across Victoria. Following the official launch of the six-week EOI campaign on April 30th via TenderLink, we would like to extend an invitation to the market briefing session #2 to be held on Monday, 5 May, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

EOI NOW OPEN

In response to housing challenges that impact workforce attraction, retention and long-term sustainability in the dairy industry, Gardiner Foundation is seeking organisations to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) proposing practical and scalable housing solutions for regional Victoria. The EOI campaign is now officially open.

Latest News

Our latest media releases, articles, stories and events

Market Briefing and EOI: Regional Housing Solutions for Victoria

There is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity relating to the delivery of regional housing across Victoria. We would like to extend an invitation to our market briefing sessions.

Innovative housing solutions set to secure the future of Victoria’s $3B dairy industry

Gardiner Foundation is launching an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to identify innovative housing solutions for Victoria’s dairy regions. Gardiner is seeking partnerships with developers, investors and government.

Isabella Dare finds inspiration and connection in New Zealand

Isabella Dare, Environmental Manager at Bega Cheese’s Koroit facility in southwest Victoria, was among 12 participants selected for the Gardiner Foundation’s 2025 New Zealand Study Tour.