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Social Impact in the Regions: moving the dial towards capacity recognition
The spirit of connection began even before SIITR25 officially started. Now in its third year, the conference was hosted…
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How to co-design for change: A practical guide for rural communities
Co-design brings community members in as equal partners to identify problems, develop solutions and drive change. This approach treats…
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Do you know whose Country you’re on?
At the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, we often start our gatherings by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the lands…
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How to run an offers and needs session (and why it works)
On a crisp Saturday morning in a small town, the local footy club was buzzing. Jess volunteered to flip…
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Leadership in a volatile world
In the latest episode of the ARLF podcast, Rural Leadership Unearthed, our CEO, Matt Linnegar, sits down with former…
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Embracing Growth: Leadership, Advocacy, and the Power of Learning
Stepping into leadership or advocacy often comes with uncertainty, fear of criticism, and the challenge of stepping outside one’s…
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Why changemakers don’t just talk – they tell powerful stories.
When Australia’s dairy industry faced a crisis over crippling supermarket milk prices, Australia Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) Alum Sallie…
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Why taking the first step feels so hard: Understanding cognitive dissonance
You know you should do it. You’ve thought about it, talked about it, maybe even planned for it. But…
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I’m ready for change, but where do I start? 
You’re ready for change. You care about an issue, you want to make a difference – but where do…
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Embarking on the Australian Rural Leadership Program: Assessing Your Readiness
Are you thinking about applying for the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP)? This transformative program requires more than just…
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