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In search of ‘risk absorber’ foundations

This paper shines a light on the complexity of the philanthropic ecosystem

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Developing agribusiness leaders

Shane Bodiam reflects on the Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program (AALP) he undertook last

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8th February 2024

The Art of Vulnerable Leadership: A Q&A with Alysha Herrmann

With family roots deeply entrenched in the wool industry, Alysha Herrmann’s life began with constant movement and a deep…

5th February 2024

February 2024 Alumni Connect

See what’s new and upcoming in our alumni network for 2024….

5th February 2024

Chief Executive Update

Firstly, a very warm welcome to 2024 for everyone in the ARLF network. I hope you all had an…

5th February 2024

Vale Steve Dilley

It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of one of our earliest program participants -…

11th January 2024

Leading our regions through disaster… and how it doesn’t have to be complicated

Heading Telstra’s operations in Northern and Western Victoria and a key member of Telstra’s Response Team, Steve Tinker shares…

10th January 2024

Can an acronym CLARA help drive change and improve resilience?

Can an acronym help save the planet? We live in a time when climate change is a dirty word…

14th December 2023

Without arts and culture, we may as well be living on Mars

We’re a cultural powerhouse, boldly asserting our distinct Australian identity, and without arts and culture, we may as well…

5th December 2023

Lab rats course celebrates 30 years

It has been 30 years since the very first of our leadership programs took flight. Referring to themselves as…

1st December 2023

How leadership programs have helped reverse fatigue among local not-for-profits

Local not-for-profits are better placed, and resourced, to support their communities thanks to new leadership networks committed to outcomes…

30th November 2023

A legacy of dynamic leadership and renewal

As November 2023 marked the end of Rob Dulhunty’s service on the ARLF’s Board of Directors, his tenure is…

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