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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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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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How do we lead with reconciliation in mind?
National Reconciliation Week reflections by ARLF’s Director of Engagement, Philippa Woodhill.  What does genuine reconciliation ask of us? Beyond…
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Empowering Indigenous leaders: The ripple effect on communities 
For Queenslander Courtney Palmer, the Milparanga Established Leadership Program gave her an opportunity to focus on what it is…
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Empowerment through leadership: Emma’s transformative journey with Milparanga
Emma Hickey’s leadership journey began with uncertainty but has since transformed into a deliberate effort of inspiration and empowerment…
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Leadership training success: How Richard rediscovered himself and found purpose
Richard Cosmos’s life was in a state of disarray, a feeling of being adrift before he stumbled upon the…
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Sky reaches for the stars – emerging Indigenous leader on a path to achieving dream 
Western Australian woman Sky Dickerson is an emerging Indigenous leader with her sights now set on much greater ambitions,…
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For our Elders: NAIDOC 2023
What a perfect theme for such a great event in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Across the…
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Solutions in Alice Springs start with supporting families in crisis
With deep community connections in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Tania Kells uses three main tools to uplift her community: education, access,…
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