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.
Latest News
Our latest media releases, articles, stories and events
Supporting Wellbeing in Regional Communities
A new research project led by the University of Canberra, with support from the University of Southern Queensland and funding from Gardiner Foundation, aims to help regional leaders integrate wellbeing into decision-making.
Gardiner Foundation award tertiary scholarships to eight Victorian students
Eight students from Victorian dairy regions, commencing their first year of tertiary study in 2025, have been honoured with scholarships from the Gardiner Foundation.
New trial seeks to help farming communities get Back on Track
Recruitment is now open for farming community members in three key dairy farming regions across Victoria to take part in a free trial of a peer-guided, model of mental health support.