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Rural scholarship fund set to support generations of rural leaders to come
In a heartfelt tribute to the late Bruce Simpson, an ambitious bid to create a $2 million rural scholarship…
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Shaping the future of farming
Like many others working in the agriculture industry, Central Victorian Luke Hooke is facing complex challenges. One of the…
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Aaron Thomas
ARLP helps dairy leader “slow down to go faster” on his crusade for mental health
Aaron Thomas has known bleak days far from the eye-opening, inspiring experience of the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP)….
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Telstra connects diverse leaders from across the country
For generations, regional Australians have been caught between a rock and a hard place. They want to stay in…
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Pioneering a green future one vine at a time: A Q&A with Dr Mary Retallack
In a world increasingly focused on sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, few stand out in Australia’s viticulture industry like…
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How one group of graduates look to technology to keep health professionals in rural areas
Attracting and retaining health professionals in rural and remote Australia is a huge challenge that one group of Australian…
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Brianna Casey’s Journey from Interim CEO to Leading Foodbank Australia
When Brianna Casey was asked to ‘keep the seat warm’ as interim CEO of the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF)…
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Sallie Jones
Sallie embraces ARLP opportunity as loss gives rise to a force for good 
Sallie Jones is excited to part the curtains on the renowned Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) when she joins…
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Learning beyond the classroom – Why this school principal chose an experiential learning leadership program
How does a teacher by trade who has a knack for cooking and is a self-confessed extrovert who likes…
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Richard Franklin
Public safety a passion for ARLF Fellow Richard Franklin
It’s always helpful when alumni reach out and let us know about the achievements of others in the network….
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