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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 to be awarded in 2026.With your continued generosity we can unlock the gift of rural leadership for those who follow in Bruce and Matilda’s footsteps.

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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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