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Mentoring is a key thread in Kristie’s leadership path

Author: Claire Delahunty Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) alum, Kristie Tonkin, first

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July Alumni Connect

Welcome to new graduates Another busy month on the graduate front with

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15th December 2023

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…

13th December 2023

Pioneering a green future one vine at a time: A Q&A with Dr Mary Retallack

In a world increasingly focused on sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, few stand out in Australia’s viticulture industry like…

11th December 2023

How leadership is driving bushfire recovery

When disaster strikes, much of the time we’ll see footage of the immediate impact. But ever stop to wonder…

28th November 2023

Building Eurobodalla’s leadership capability to prepare for future emergencies and opportunities

23 community stakeholders from across Eurobodalla have forged a leadership network to boost their capacity in supporting the region…

22nd November 2023

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…

16th November 2023

How one group of graduates look to technology to keep health professionals in rural areas

Attracting and retaining health professionals in rural and remote Australia is a huge challenge that one group of Australian…

13th November 2023

Regenerating community leadership in the Snowy Valleys

We’d all like to think we have the capacity to bounce back and cope after a disaster or crisis…

8th November 2023

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…

8th November 2023

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…

27th October 2023

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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