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New Director Q&A – Ben Barlow

For Ben Barlow leadership in rural Australia is not an abstract concept, it is a lived experience shaped by family legacy, community connection and decades spent working across regional industries. Raised in a long-established farming family near Moama, Ben’s story reflects the journey of someone who has always been deeply anchored in the challenges and satisfaction of life in rural Australia.

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Rural Leadership Unearthed Podcast Changemaker Series Episode 2
Engineering jobs in Albany
When mechanical engineer Rana Everett moved to Albany, Western Australia, she found more than just colder weather and a…
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Rural Leadership Unearthed Podcast Changemaker Series Introduction
Tackling change together to thrive
What if leadership wasn’t about titles or positions, but about choosing to act on what matters? That’s the question…
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Better together with Warren Davies
In the latest episode of the ARLF podcast Rural Leadership Unearthed, the Unbreakable Farmer, mental health crusader Warren Davies,…
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Murraylands Drought Resilience Leaders Development Program, SA
Australian women’s drought resilience efforts recognised internationally by United Nations
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) and Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) support for communities to become more…
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Revitalising rural resilience through Changemaker workshops
Life in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) Australia is characterised by challenges—droughts, fires, floods, volatile markets, and social changes….
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Mentoring passes culture and custodianship to the next generation
From his home in Cape York, where he runs award-winning business Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Inc. Trevor…
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Mentoring program hones focus for young regional leader
For Matt Norton, taking part in the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) National Mentoring Program has provided a simple…
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‘Ferraris of the chicken world’ drive Kelly’s passion
A passionate animal welfare advocate, Kelly McTavish delved into a transformative experience with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation’s (ARLF)…
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Strong communities drive Julia’s desire to mentor
Julia Harpham, a pioneering New South Wales teacher and cattle farmer, shares her remarkable journey of fostering community integration…
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Mentor Sabrina Davis drew the power of connection from the ashes of a natural disaster  
Sabrina Davis had a visceral “yes” response to becoming a mentor with the National Mentoring Program. The concept of…
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