By Sarah Collier The Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) builds a network of people who are committed to participating in thriving communities and industries across Australia’s regions and communities. Graduates are action-takers and thought leaders. Aaron Thomas participated in Course…

Looking to step up in a leadership role within the organisation and industry? Have challenges within the sector and communities we serve spurred a desire to contribute to their recovery, and future? If so, apply now for the Australian Rural…

Greg Cole entertained the idea of doing a community leadership program for 15 years before “the timing felt right”. In hindsight, he said “prioritising time” for Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP) would have been valuable while growing businesses, parenting and…

“I need to put my own oxygen mask on before I can help anyone else with theirs.” By Corinna Boldiston Until recently, fourth-generation dairy farmer Ross Anderson seized opportunities as they arose, rather than seeking them. As a young adult…

Victorian dairy farmers aiming for professional development can now apply for a Gardiner Dairy Foundation scholarship to enter the prestigious 2022 Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP). “The ARLP scholarship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that immerses participants in a series of...

One of the great surprises of Stuart Crosthwaite’s Melbourne university years was being elected president of his hometown cricket club in north-east Victoria. As a dairy farming teenager “too shy to put his hand up in class”, Stuart had no...

Ross Anderson receive the Gardiner Foundation ARLP scholarship and will participate in Course 27 commencing in June. Ross is a dairy farmer/share farmer at Anderlea Pastoral Company in Victoria, a Director of Gippsdairy Board and Chairman of HICO Australia. For...

Ronnie Hibma has already shown he can jump when opportunities come along. Twelve years ago, Ronnie started his Nexus Herd Development business; six years ago he bought a dairy farm at Denison and last year he added a nearby cropping...

Gippsland dairy farmer Lauren Finger was told that if she was going to apply for one leadership program, Australian Rural Leadership Program should be it. As Lauren nears completion of the 15-month program, that advice has proven to be spot...

The Gardiner Dairy Foundation continues to support the development of people and communities by investing in leadership programs that strengthen the dairy industry. Applications are currently open for the 2019 Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP), with aspiring dairy leaders encouraged...