Jaiden Kearns

I offer the administrative support reliving some of the day to day stress allowing the executive team to have the main focus on their duties towards the rural Australian communities. I’m currently a sports trainer for the Gunghalin Bulls, so my free time outside of work consists of footy training and games, as well as […]

Stacey Pyke

I assist the finance team in the day-to-day running of business accounts and general administrative tasks, committing to good processes and sustainable business practices, so we can continue to reach and support our rural, regional and remote communities.   I also provide support and assistance where asked to meet project development deadlines and enable the smooth […]

Prajwol Shrestha

I will be working towards preparation of monthly financial reports, assisting in budgeting & forecasting, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in our financial operations and proactively look for process improvement initiatives to add value in financial administration and reporting. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, travelling to new places, listening to music and playing […]

Melissa Neal

As part of the Learning Team, we design and deliver leadership development programs and other learning opportunities to contribute to thriving people and communities across regional, rural and remote Australia.I am inspired to influence and empower leaders, through challenging people to grow and develop themselves, their business and community.The ARLF approach to learning through facilitating […]

Andrew Bryant

My contribution to the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation’s vision is in developing and delivering content and experiential learning for our participants in the Leading Australian Resilient Communities Program. Positive learning experiences for our participants result in an increase in healthy leadership behaviours and practices, which in turn, contributes to thriving communities.  When I’m not at […]

Annette Simpson

I am an Aboriginal woman born and raised in Magandjin (Brisbane) with cultural connections to Northern Territory. As the First Nations Engagement and Learning Manager my primary focus is to engage with key stakeholders and First Nations participants and alumni to provide support and advice to the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) team on program […]

Simone Carroll-Germech

My role in the organisation is to help achieve its vision by designing a range of programs in all sorts of places around this Country.  I then get the pleasure of being part of the delivery team who brings to life the program by facilitating and engaging others to bring a whole heap of alternative […]

Dr Werner Vogels

The ARLF has a vision of thriving rural, regional and remote communities and strengthening Australia and our regional neighbours and I’m passionate about helping the organisation achieve this. These are the questions I ask myself when considering what I can do as an individual to contribute to the organisation’s greater goals. Where does your passion […]

Fiona Humphris

I ensure we capture and then analyse the right data to assist in demonstrating the impact the ARLF is having on rural, regional and remote Australia. When I am not working I spend time in the garden, enjoying meals and great conversation with friends and family. Where does your passion for rural, regional and remote […]