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Is the Milparanga Emerging Leadership Program right for you? 
First Nations leadership comes in many forms. It’s grounded in culture, community, and connection to Country. It values relationships…
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Future leaders are the bridge
In the latest episode of the ARLF podcast, Rural Leadership Unearthed, we are joined by a veteran of Indigenous…
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What does lasting leadership look like in action?
Over the past few decades, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside many remarkable rural leaders. Every so often,…
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Backing rural strength: ARLF welcomes federal drought funding
The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s continued commitment to rural resilience, following the recent…
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What’s happening in the ARLF alumni network June 2025
We’re thrilled to welcome a wave of new ARLF alumni into our vibrant and growing network. This month, we…
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Banner says Cohort announcement: ARLP C32 in big white letters on a navy background. Behind the text a faded image shows seven people in blue shirts partaking in a smoking ceremony from a previous program
Meet the 32nd cohort of the Australian Rural Leadership Program
The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation is proud to welcome the 32nd cohort of the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP)…
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A young woman in a pink shirt and stands in a dusty cattle yard. Above her reads the text 'Remembering Matilda'
Matilda Ferguson led with heart, now others can too
For Matilda Ferguson, there was no greater calling than the remote communities and landscapes she came from, lived for,…
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Five people walking through a canyon in central Australia. Banner text reads Reflecting on reconciliation.
How do we lead with reconciliation in mind?
National Reconciliation Week reflections by ARLF’s Director of Engagement, Philippa Woodhill.  What does genuine reconciliation ask of us? Beyond…
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Why good leadership should start with a conversation, not a plan
A few years ago, I found myself as an unexpected guest at a small community gathering in rural town….
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Better together with Warren Davies
In the latest episode of the ARLF podcast Rural Leadership Unearthed, the Unbreakable Farmer, mental health crusader Warren Davies,…
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