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Building belonging through small business
When Max Fonte first arrived in Alice Springs, he was struck by two things: the power of nature and…
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New Director Q&A – Ben Barlow
For Ben Barlow leadership in rural Australia is not an abstract concept, it is a lived experience shaped by…
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New collaboration with Creative Australia to grow creative-sector leadership
The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) is excited to partner with Creative Australia to strengthen leadership capability across the…
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ARLF welcomes new board chair and directors
This year’s Annual General Meeting saw the appointment of four new Directors and the departure of three Directors, including…
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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…
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Rising through disruption
When life unravels, how do we rebuild? For Sally Williams, resilience was not a buzzword, but a daily choice…
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Look to Indonesia, Not Over It (2025)
In 2015 the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation shared a simple message: “Look to Indonesia, not over it”. A decade…
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National Summit to rethink leadership development in Australia
What does leadership development look like when tensions related to ideology, evidence epistemology and values collide? That’s the central…
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Rural scholarships honour young woman’s legacy and open doors for future leader
Two young women from rural New South Wales will soon take part in a nationally recognised leadership program, thanks…
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Are you ready for the National Mentoring Initiative?
But before the first conversation even begins, there’s one key question: are you ready? Readiness is more than just willingness….
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