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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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‘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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What’s new in the alumni network this March?
As we continue to deliver the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative Changemaker Workshops across many regions, we are…
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Leading through grief on the Larapinta
Life is short, precious and it can change in an instant. ARLF Fellow, Donna Digby, needs no reminding of…
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Could a ‘Compassion Charter’ heal the social divide in Esperance?
Compassion is being harnessed by a leadership network in Esperance determined to foster a healthier and stronger community. They’re…
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Can ag tech give consumers what they want and farmers what they need?
Among many achievements and rich experiences through a career in corporate agribusiness, being awarded the John B. Innovation in…
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We’re launching a ‘Leading Voices’ list
We are creating a register of subject matter specialists from within our alumni community to share with media contacts….
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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 experienced the power of mentoring during her…
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Are you a First Nations facilitator ready to inspire change?
The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) is looking for passionate First Nations facilitators!…
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Mary Ann Reen has been inspired to inspire others through the National Mentoring Program
Meet Mary Anne Reen, a trailblazing mentor with a transformative journey from rural roots to a career in HR….
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