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What our learning managers are looking forward to in 2023

2023 is shaping up to be another big year of leadership program

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Australia Day Award recipients

We were so thrilled to see ARLF Fellow Robbie Sefton and our

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15th February 2023

Understanding of leadership turned on its head for Ashley

Ashley Fraser is a grain farmer and seed processor from Rutherglen in north-east Victoria, and is now managing director…

15th February 2023

For Michelle breaking down stereotypes led to deeper understanding

Kuku Yalanji woman Michelle Deshong was born the oldest grandchild on both sides of her family. “Despite having no say…

15th February 2023

Torres links culture, education and science

For Australian Rural Leadership Program Course 18 graduate Torres Webb, bridging divides is his life’s work, acting as a…

15th February 2023

History and knowledge evokes leadership in others

An internationally renowned artist and activist, newly minted Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) Course 25 graduate and Indigenous alumni,…

15th February 2023

Partner spotlight – CBH Group

Viewed from the air, Western Australia’s Kimberley region is an endless expanse of terracotta red with an overlay of…

15th February 2023

Arts leadership breaks down barriers

Growing up in Darwin, cultural immersion was a big part of life for Yola. An Indonesian-Australian of Makassan and Moluccan…

14th February 2023

Background in the arts fuels passion to give back

Fiona Gaske’s first experience of immersion was in the arts. With the support of her loving parents, Fiona’s childhood…

6th February 2023

Diana on a life spent leading through complexity

Diana Gibbs’ experiences are a reminder that a leader in rural Australia can look like anyone, and come from…

16th January 2023

Carbon farmer Rowan nurtures Country and culture in frontier industry

As a pioneer of carbon farming in Australia, there is one conversation Rowan Foley finds himself having again and…

14th November 2022

Alison successfully navigates crossroads

Alison Mobbs was at a liminal point in her life and career when she decided to apply for Course…

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