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“You don’t have to be the loudest, most extroverted person to be a leader.”
Growing up in the Upper Hunter town of Dungog, NSW, Jessica Watson harboured a quiet certainty that her future…
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Jen Smith – the impact of perspective
In the complex landscape of Australian agriculture, where productivity often collides with environmental constraint, Jen Smith is advocating for…
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Natasha Chandler – finding an authentic leadership voice
The 2026 program will see the introduction of senior mentors, a role which adds a significant new layer of…
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Senior mentors join the National Mentoring Initiative for the first time
The 2026 program will see the introduction of senior mentors, a role which adds a significant new layer of…
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Weis Community Fund Scholarship awarded for AALP 2026
The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) is pleased to announce that Rowena (Rowie) Beveridge and Amanda Burchmann have been…
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Two powerful legacies, one gift of leadership
The Bruce Simpson Rural Scholarship Fund and the Matilda Ferguson TRAIL Scholarships have yielded three very special ARLF scholarships…
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Twenty-eight people, one powerful journey: What we learnt about leadership
Last week, under a sky full of stars just outside Alice Springs on Arrernte Country, 28 people marked the…
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Rewilding – spirits of change
This article was written by Australian Rural Leadership Program Course 32 participant Stephen Summerhayes whilst on program in July…
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Stronger after the pause
When Jason Strong stepped away from his role as Managing Director of Meat & Livestock Australia at the end…
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Future leaders are the bridge
In the latest episode of the ARLF podcast, Rural Leadership Unearthed, we are joined by a veteran of Indigenous…
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