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Sallie embraces ARLP opportunity as loss gives rise to a force for good

Sallie Jones is excited to part the curtains on the renowned Australian

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History and knowledge evokes leadership in others

An internationally renowned artist and activist, newly minted Australian Rural Leadership Program

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10th July 2024

How opposing views became a united one on how to shape their region’s energy future

By Scott Reed, ARLF alum and graduate of the Shape Your Energy Future program Earlier this year a group…

13th December 2023

Pioneering a green future one vine at a time: A Q&A with Dr Mary Retallack

In a world increasingly focused on sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, few stand out in Australia’s viticulture industry like…

30th May 2023

Across the Tasman: A journey of inspiration, connection, and reflection

We are an amazing, inspired and diverse bunch of regional, rural and remote leaders who recently embarked on a…

30th May 2023

Mere strangers just months ago. A network of leaders who trust and motivate each other today.

It’s the outcome of the Leading Australian Resilient Communities (LARC) program across ten regions nationally that’ve endured a series…

4th April 2023

Discovering personal growth in the Australian wilderness: A vet’s experience with the TRAIL Emerging Leaders Program

Rightly or wrongly, participating in personal development had never really been on my radar. I’ve spent countless hours, days,…

6th March 2023

Northern Rivers alumni expectations exceeded

It’s only the beginning for Northern Rivers alumni of the Leading Australian Resilient Communities program. “If you don’t bloom…

1st March 2023

The National Mentoring Program is the gift that keeps on giving

In mid-2021, the ARLF approached me to be involved with the Drought Resilience Leaders Mentoring Program as the Mentoring…

19th December 2022

ARLP Course 28 Session 4 Reflection

By Jo Treasure, Cowra, NSW Having returned home and officially entered back into the throws of everyday life, I…

9th November 2022

ARLP Course 29 participant experience Connection and Mobilisation

Written by Carly Baker-Burnham As the 7.35am Flinders Street Station train rattled into the regional village of Stratford I…

9th November 2022

Reflection from the program – ARLP 29

Written by Carly Baker-Burnham As the 7.35am Flinders Street Station train rattled into the regional village of Stratford I…

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