Graduating from our programs is just the beginning
People are the cornerstone of rural, regional, and remote leadership in Australia. Our alumni network – both online and out in the real world, fosters a shared vision and leadership values beyond the individual.
Alumni: 223
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We have 2,640+ alumni all over the country
Graduating from one of our programs is already an exciting time. Your mindset has shifted, you understand yourself at more depth and you’re better placed to work with others to influence change. It’s just the beginning though. Taking on and sharing learning with such a wide variety of people, we have an eclectic powerhouse of graduates.
Click on map to view alumni statistics for each state and territory.
Join the online alumni community
Alumni of our programs have access to an exclusive online community and portal. Here, you’ll be able to find and connect with other Australian Rural Leadership Foundation alumni.
Lost access to the alumni network? Get in touch.
A shared vision, values and trust
Have you seen someone with the ARLF pin? Each of our alumni receives a pin. It’s been recognised (and continues to be) in boardrooms, at events, and in critical situations – like disaster response meetings. These pins create an instant connection – a shared experience and values.
Honorary Fellows
Our Honorary Fellows are distinguished members of our network. Not only have these individuals offered and continue to provide long-term support, they are champions of our leadership values, having made contributions beyond themselves to rural, regional and remote Australia.
Honorary Fellow
ACT
Graham Smith
Honorary Fellow
WA
Marion Dolby and Rosemary Nugget
Honorary Fellow
ACT
Patrick Hone
Honorary Fellow
SA
Leigh Radford
Honorary Fellow
SA
Dennis Mutton
Honorary Fellow
ACT
Dr Wendy Craik AM
A network to support and demonstrate your leadership practices
Our alumni network supports deep collaborative efforts, coming together to solve problems that can’t be solved on our own, celebrating memorable moments, making decisions, showing strength, honouring legacy and acknowledging the complexity of transformative change.
It’s the network you create that will help you foster these practices for years to come.
- Authenticity – Walk your talk. Live your values.
- Awareness – Understand yourself and others.
- Adaptation – Respond to change. Be open to other perspectives.
- Affiliation – Enrich problem solving by working with others.
- Advocacy – Commit to people or initiatives that drive change.
- Action – Influence and support others to enact change.
Australian Rural Leadership Program alumni
Hundreds of people from all over Australia are graduates of our flagship Australian Rural Leadership Program. At this point in time, it’s the only program we maintain a directory for. It allows us to provide a historical record of our ever-growing number of graduates, from our first cohort back in 1993 to now. Each group of graduates is unique but they all share the common experience of participating in the Australian Rural Leadership Program.
- ARLP Course 31 – 2024-2025
- ARLP Course 30 – 2023-2024
- ARLP Course 29 – 2022-2023
- ARLP Course 28 – 2021-2022
- ARLP Course 27 – 2020-2021
- ARLP Course 26 – 2019-2020
- ARLP Course 25 – 2018-2019
- ARLP Course 24 – 2017-2018
- ARLP Course 23 – 2016-2017
- ARLP Course 22 – 2015-2016
- ARLP Course 21 – 2014-2015
- ARLP Course 20 – 2013-2014
- ARLP Course 19 – 2012-2013
- ARLP Course 18 – 2011-2012
- ARLP Course 17 – 2010-2011
- ARLP Course 16 – 2009-2010
- ARLP Course 15 – 2008-2009
- ARLP Course 14 – 2007-2008
- ARLP Course 13 – 2006-2007
- ARLP Course 12 – 2005-2006
- ARLP Course 11 – 2004-2005
- ARLP Course 10 – 2003-2004
- ARLP Course 9 – 2002-2003
- ARLP Course 8 – 2001-2002
- ARLP Course 7 – 2000-2001
- ARLP Course 6 – 1999-2000
- ARLP Course 5 – 1998-1999
- ARLP Course 4 – 1997-1998
- ARLP Course 3 – 1996-1997
- ARLP Course 2 – 1995-1996
- ARLP Course 1 – 1993-1994
We’re making a real
difference in Australia. Join us.
You can support us to drive change and create a serious impact in your organisation, sector, and wider community. It’s not just enhancing how you lead, it’s building your own network and contributing for the greater good.
