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Graham Smith rides against the wind

Program Manager, Graham Smith plans to ride across Australia to raise funds

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A memo from our CEO: August 2024

How far can we push the counterculture in leadership development? When the

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7th March 2024

Meet the cohort of the 31st Australian Rural Leadership Program

26 rural leaders have been selected as the 31st cohort of the prestigious Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) that…

7th March 2024

Mentoring passes culture and custodianship to the next generation

From his home in Cape York, where he runs award-winning business Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Inc. Trevor…

7th March 2024

Mentoring program hones focus for young regional leader

For Matt Norton, taking part in the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) National Mentoring Program has provided a simple…

7th March 2024

‘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)…

7th March 2024

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…

7th March 2024

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…

7th March 2024

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…

6th March 2024

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…

6th March 2024

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…

5th March 2024

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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