Regional Australia is growing, and with growth comes new challenges and opportunities. Are you ready to lead through these changes? If so, the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) could be for you.

For 22 years, the Gardiner Foundation Community Grants program has enabled not-for-profit organisations in Victoria’s dairy communities to create and lead projects that help locals connect and support their regions to be sustainable and vibrant places to live and work.

The Gargarro Botanic Garden Ltd. has received a $5,000 grant to extend the community-run Friends of Gargarro Green Thumbs Nursery, and support volunteers, grow plants for the local botanic garden and support community organisation financial sustainability.

In the wake of a devastating arson attack that destroyed its beloved clubrooms, the Fish Creek Football Netball Club is turning to the power of community stories and cherished recipes to rebuild.

The Beech Forest & District Progress Association has received a $4,975 grant to go towards rebuilding the historic Beech Forest bakery oven, once the cornerstone of the township’s social and economic life.

Podcaster, farmer, journalist, entrepreneur and ‘boy mum’ – Kirsten Diprose wears many hats. It’s no surprise she caught the attention of the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) and earned a scholarship to Course 31.

The Victorian Government is supporting key agriculture industry bodies. Gardiner Foundation will receive $610,000 to engage culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in agricultural regions.

Gardiner Foundation is holding a unique event to share the latest trends and insights from your region, network with fellow farmers and community members and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of your community.

Four Monash students have formulated a master plan for an integrated civic, arts and tourism precinct in Campaspe Shire. This is the first community project Gardiner has sponsored through the MITI program.