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Gardiner Dairy Foundation

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8621 2900

Address: Suite 3 level 9 470 Collins Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://gardinerfoundation.com.au

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24.01.2022 Applications are now open for the Adrian Turton Memorial Scholarship. This program aims to help Dairy Industry of Australia Association (DIAA) members further their professional development. The scholarship supports the cost of travel and/or study for one DIAA member each year. This may include short-term or full-time study courses. The proposed course of study must be relevant to and return a benefit for the Australian dairy industry. To apply for the scholarship, please wr...ite a letter of application that addresses the following criteria: Proposed travel and/or study itinerary Benefit and relevance of the travel and/or course of study to your career development Benefit of the travel/course of study to the Australian dairy food manufacturing industry at large Proposal for reporting or communicating information/knowledge gained from the scholarship to the wider dairy industry Your CV and full contact details Applications close on 30 September each year. To find out more and to apply visit https://diaa.asn.au/career/diaa-scholarships

24.01.2022 #AgDayAU #dairy #EnjoyDairy

23.01.2022 With the increasingly volatile conditions experienced by our dairy farmers, it is vital that we enable and support them to clarify their strategic long-term goals, identify and prioritise actions needed, manage uncertainty, mitigate risks and capture opportunities when they present. This will be essential for delivering more profit consistently and achieving long-term business and personal goals. It is in this context that the Our Farm, Our Plan program has been developed. Th...e development and of the program was a joint investment by Gardiner Dairy Foundation and Dairy Australia, with support from DairyNZ and Dairy Regional Development Programs (RDPs). Our Farm, Our Plan is simple and takes long term plans and ideas from your head and gets them down on one piece of paper. To find out more about the program and get started NOW visit gardinerfoundation.com.au/ofop/

22.01.2022 "Leadership is about managing yourself better." At the 2020 Gardiner year in review and a look forward, our four panelists, two Gardiner Dairy Foundation supported leadership course participants, a leadership facilitator and a new entrant to the dairy industry, answered the following question; if you were to think of one benefit you've witnessed or experienced, either in others or in yourself, through the application of good leadership, what would it be? Listen below. For more like this visit our YouTube channel.

22.01.2022 It’s time to talk about Mental Health.

21.01.2022 Applications for Loddon Murray Community Leadership program close in 1 week! If you are from Northern Victoria's Loddon Murray area and involved in the dairy industry apply now for 2021. Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program provides community leaders with the confidence and knowledge to be clear about what they want to achieve, to find strength within the community and to lead themselves. Each year Gardiner Dairy Foundation supports two places in the Loddon Murray Commu...nity Leadership Program for regionally based people working on Victorian dairy farms, in dairy processing or as service providers. This program prepares people to respond adaptively to their community’s needs. Apply at https://lnkd.in/dm9RV_Y

21.01.2022 Following yesterday's launch of the Australian Dairy Plan, Gardiner Dairy Foundation will be working towards delivering on the commitments in conjunction with the other key partners. Watch the video below where Gardiner Dairy Foundation Chair, Bruce Kefford speaks about the importance of working together to deliver the commitments outlined in the plan. The Dairy Plan is about keeping a strong focus on successful industry programs and leveraging them more effectively. This... includes ongoing work in research and innovation, policy leadership, market development, capability development, leadership, culture and sustainability, where the industry has recognised expertise. To read a full copy of the plan, visit dairyplan.com.au/

21.01.2022 Want to know what is happening with your cows during heat events? Want to help industry develop and test Cool Cow strategies? Become a partner farm! Partner with DairyFeedbase Cool Cows project team to assist industry to understand the impact of hot weather on commercial farms and develop strategies to reduce the effect. Our changing climate is one of our biggest threats and this applied research project aims to investigate how the heat impacts are influenced by genetics, nut...rition and management practices, and over the next 2 years, we will use this information to explore how nutrition, genetics and management practices can be best used to mitigate production losses. DairyFeedbase is a collaborative initiative of Gardiner Dairy Foundation, Agriculture Victoria and Dairy Australia, with Gardiner Dairy Foundation contributing $9 million over 6 years. Visit https://bit.ly/35O9oP1 to find out more.

21.01.2022 Today marks the launch of the Australian Dairy Plan - developed by Australian Dairy Farmers, Australian Dairy Products Federation, Dairy Australia and the Gardiner Dairy Foundation, with consultation from 1,500 people across the dairy industry supply chain. The plan is based on five key commitments and a series of priority actions to build the profitability, confidence and unity of our industry for the next five years and beyond. Watch this short video, and view the report at...: www.dairyplan.com.au/plan Tune into ABC Rural Country Hour at midday today to hear John Brumby, Terry Richardson and Grant Crothers discussing the #DairyPlan.

21.01.2022 Jess Dempster left school after Year 11 with her sights set on a long career in the local abattoir at Cobram. She was following in the footsteps of her mother and father, who also both worked there. But after three years the abattoir closed. While she was working part time in a local pub, a friend told her about a six-month contract on a dairy farm. Jess had never thought dairy farming was for her but she took the job. After her contract finished, she was back working at the ...pub where a customer told her he was looking for a full-time worker on his dairy farm. He really pushed me, she said. During the next two years he pushed her to do a Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production), Certificate IV in Agribusiness and ‘Cups On, Cups Off’. She joined a discussion group and the local branch of the Young Dairy Network. She milked morning and night and ran the farm when the owner was away. She was one of only five YDN delegates selected to attend the annual Australian Dairy Conference in Canberra in 2019. I wouldn’t have come this far if my first dairy employer hadn’t pushed me to learn all I know today. Jess spent another year on a dairy farm at Corowa where she was a farmhand and did her AI course, as well as looking after cow health, maternity and calves. Today she is settling into a new dairy farm job in the Kiewa Valley, milking 400 cows. She does a range of things, from milking, to calf rearing, and soon to include AI. Now I really like it. I enjoy being outdoors and I like the cows when they behave. gardinerfoundation.com.au/accidental-career-in-dairy/

21.01.2022 Did you miss the launch of the Australian Dairy Plan? The plan outlines five commitments to create a more profitable, confident and united industry. Independent Chair, John Brumby AO, said The Australian Dairy Plan demonstrates a collective commitment of industry organisations representing the whole supply chain to pull together to achieve better outcomes for everyone working in dairy and the communities which rely on the industry.... Gardiner Dairy Foundation will be ensuring that our priorities and project investments align to achieve the Dairy Plan’s goals. To find out more, visit gardinerfoundation.com.au/adp/

20.01.2022 Industry collaboration will be key to delivering on the five commitments set out in the Australian Dairy Plan. Hear from people across the dairy supply chain on what the #DairyPlan means to them. To view the report, visit www.dairyplan.com.au/plan

17.01.2022 "Teamwork is a very important value to me." At the 2020 Gardiner year in review and a look forward, young farmer and new entrant to the dairy industry, Angela Dunstone, discussed how a change in the way her employer leads has given her a sense of ownership in her career. "Stuart has been a great teacher with great knowledge that he is willing to share. He pushes me to learn and take on more responsibility; he supports me and is encouraging." Listen below. ... For more like this visit our YouTube channel.

17.01.2022 Looking for something to tune into while you’re on the tractor? Check out the first season of Propagate, a podcast series of candid conversations with young farmers created by the Young Farmer Business Program. Episode 5 features Heath Cook, a dairy farmer from Dorrigo in the Northern Tablelands of NSW. Despite having no experience working on or running a dairy farm, Heath didn’t believe that failure was an option. He's a long way from the mines where he spent the first two ...decades of his working life. But when the fly-in-fly-out mining lifestyle began to keep him away from home for long stretches, it was time to ignore the advice of a financial planner and invest their life savings in a dairy farm. So after years of hard work and learning from helpful neighbours, Heath is now no longer a miner who became a dairy farmer; he’s a dairy farmer who once worked in the mining industry. Listen now at farmtable.com.au/yfbp-podcast/heath-cook/

17.01.2022 I applied for the program for personal growth, to become the best person for me and my community. Supported by Gardiner Dairy Foundation, Suzie Jacobs is coming to the end of completing Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program. Now that I am starting to understand myself, I can work on leading my community through change. I want to help the community build capacity and resilience to change; to seek alternatives which help keep the community alive and vibrant. Read about her journey at https://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/planting-seeds-of-po/ Applications are now open for Community Leadership programs across Victoria. Go to https://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/vrclp/ to find one near you. In 2021, Gardiner Dairy Foundation will be supporting 10 fully funded places in Regional Leadership programs.

17.01.2022 Current times have added a whole new layer of challenges. Fortunately there is help and support available through the National Centre for Farmer Health's Online Psychology Service with Bulk Billing option now available. The National Centre for Farmer Health have partnered with Lysn to improve access to mental health care across the rural farming regions of Australia through the use of a telehealth platform. The Lysn platform gives rural men and women the ability to access ser...vices from their own home and arrange a one-on-one confidential session with a fully qualified Australian AHPRA approved Psychologist who understands the many factors of farming life and work that contribute to mental health challenges. Giving youthe most important farming assetgreater control over your wellbeing. Bulk billed sessions are now available with a referral and mental health care plan from your GP. Read more: https://www.farmerhealth.org.au/access-a-psychologist-online

16.01.2022 As informed by our current strategic direction, Research, Development & Extension (RD&E) makes up 55% of Gardiner Dairy Foundation’s Investment Portfolio. Our approach is to invest a meaningful amount into a small number of well targeted projects, generally as a co-investor. This ensures an efficient use of funds to deliver high impact innovations to the dairy industry. In partnership with Dairy Australia and Agriculture Victoria, Gardiner Dairy Foundation supports research conducted through DairyBio and DairyFeedbase programs. These projects provide high value outcomes to the dairy industry utilising new and innovative technologies. Listen Co-Director Kevin Argyle discuss the program objectives https://bit.ly/2RWLt9M Visit gardinerfoundation.com.au/rde to find out more about our RD&E projects.

16.01.2022 The Future Farmers Network (FFN) are excited to open applications for non-executive director positions to join the FFN Board. Nominations are now open and close 7 October. This would be a great opportunity for a young person wanting to step up into a leadership position to positively impact on the agricultural sector in Australia. Area of Expertise they are searching for include:... Marketing Business Development Strategy Partnerships Business finance and/or Accounting Prior Board experience To find out more information visit https://bit.ly/301Lvld

16.01.2022 Curious about Gardiner Dairy Foundation? Gardiner Dairy Foundation seeks opportunities to collaborate with industry, leveraging resources and knowledge to maximise the impact of our investments for farmers and communities. We support projects that link research and development with adoption, to deliver real outcomes at farm, factory, consumer and community level. We also invest in current and emerging leaders through programs integrated across the dairy value chain. Under the... Gardiner Dairy Foundation Constitution, we address the needs of a range of stakeholders through industry improvement projects. Our strategic investments focus on three key areas, Research, Development and Extension (RD&E), People and Community Development and Industry Engagement and Support. This approach allows Gardiner Dairy Foundation to be agile and flexible in its response to emerging priorities. To find out more, visit our website gardinerfoundation.com.au/

16.01.2022 This is a great way to do something positive for your future and make friends for life." In 2017, Matthew Roach was recipient of the Shirley Harlock Gardiner Dairy Foundation Tertiary Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. "It’s a big leap to go so far away from home, but once you’re here it’s worth it. The scholarship really helped because I’m so far away. At the end of his studies, [Matt wants] to return home and work in dairy" Read more at gardinerfoundation.com.au/woolsthorpe-dairy-farmer-moves-a/ Applications are now open for the 2021 Gardiner Dairy Foundation Tertiary Scholarships and will be closing 3 December. To find out more and to apply, visit gardinerfoundation.com.au/ts/

15.01.2022 The National Centre for Farmer Health will provide a limited number of scholarships to financially assist students who would like to undertake further study in area of Agricultural Health and Medicine. Scholarships are open to applicants who enrol in core units HMF701 (Agricultural Health and Medicine) and or HMF702 (Healthy and Sustainable Agricultural Communities) either as part of their Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Health and Medicine, or as an elective at Deakin University or other university post-graduate course. The scholarships are valued at $1,650, to be used by successful applicants to subsidise travel, accommodation and/or unit fees. Applications close 1 November.

15.01.2022 It was the first time I’ve done anything like this, and it exposed me to all the different areas in our community and speakers from a range of backgrounds." In 2019, Greg Brooks was supported by Gardiner Dairy Foundation to participate in Fairley Leadership Program. Greg feels he has a better understanding of the world around him and his own community after completing the Leadership Program. We’ve all got our own perception of things, but this gave us a better understanding... of our broader communities, along with the hidden benefit of building relationships with new people." Read more at https://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/strathmerton-dairy-f/ Applications for Fairley Community Leadership program are now open. If you are from Northern Victoria's Goulburn Valley and involved in the dairy industry apply now for 2021. Gardiner dairy Foundation will be supporting two fully funded places for anyone across the dairy supply chain. To find out more and to apply visit https://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/vrclp/#Fairley Applications close 30 October.

14.01.2022 Last month Jane Foster of ORM delivered an online workshop called Farm Finance Getting Prepared. The aim of the workshop was to help Young Farmers better understand their options, and how the process works when applying for finance. Jane Foster is an Agribusiness Consultant at ORM, she also worked for NAB for over a decade, and is a specialist in agricultural debt management, making her insights really valuable. Topics covered include debt in agricultural businesses, option...s other than buying land and key financial terms, what is rural finance, the approvals process and the quirks of rural finance compared to other types of finance, how much can I borrow, and what are banks looking for in your application? Listen now at https://bit.ly/3j0VP48 The workshop was delivered as a part of Agriculture Victoria's Smarter Safer Farms project.

14.01.2022 Each year Gardiner Dairy Foundation offers community grants of up to $5000 to organisations in Victorian dairy communities. In 2019, Fish Creek Community Garden received a grant to create an artwork to enhance the aesthetics of the community garden. The project aims to contribute to a culturally vibrant community by enhancing the garden's exploration of community and sustainable gardening practices by drawing on Fish Creek's history and identity. A local artist developed and ...installed the work using recycled materials, including disused farming equipment. This initiative forms part of Gardiner Dairy Foundations commitment to strengthen dairy communities, through our People Development portfolio. The aim of this program is to strengthen small Victorian dairy communities, by helping build their capacity to deal with local issues and enhance existing community infrastructure. Applications for 2021 will open in February. Please visit our website for further information gardinerfoundation.com.au/widc/

11.01.2022 The Australian Dairy Plan outlines five key commitments that will drive increased profit, improved confidence and increased unity across the dairy industry. These will be supported by other important ongoing programs. To learn more about the #DairyPlan commitments, visit www.dairyplan.com.au/plan

11.01.2022 Agriculture Victoria are surveying young farmers to ask how, when and why you engage online. Agriculture Victoria are interested in your responses no matter how much or how little you engage online. Can you help? This survey will take you just 5-10 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZQ78FCB... The information gathered from this survey will help design and deliver online content best suited to young farmer needs. For more information on young farmer programs and opportunities visit vic.gov.au/youngfarmers. Please refer to the front page of the survey for DJPR's Privacy Statement. #survey #agriculturevictoria #farmers #onlineengagement

10.01.2022 Longer-term I want to contribute back to where I grew up or another rural region like that. I got a lot of support from family and friends and then the Gardiner scholarship so it would be nice to give something back." In 2013 Hayden Jones received a Gardiner Dairy Foundation Tertiary Scholarship that helped him pursue a career in medicine. Moving from the country to the city was all new to me but because of the scholarship I could live on campus and that was very helpful a...s it gave me easy access to tutors and resources." Hayden encourages other young people in Victorian dairying regions to apply for the Gardiner Tertiary Scholarships. It’s really helpful and very generous and I’m very thankful for the support. Read more at gardinerfoundation.com.au/city-doctor-eyes-a-return-to-rur/ Applications are now open for the 2021 Gardiner Dairy Foundation Tertiary Scholarships and will be closing 3 December. To find out more and to apply, visit gardinerfoundation.com.au/ts/ #dairy #australiandairyindustry #dairymatters #regionalvictoria #enjoydairy #leader #change #community #victoria #teriary #scholarship #ruralstudents

09.01.2022 Let your friends and family know! Applications are now open for the 2021 Gardiner Dairy Foundation Tertiary Scholarships and will be closing 9am, 3 December! Gardiner Dairy Foundation is once again offering tertiary scholarships to up to seven individuals residing in Victorian dairy communities. Students must be commencing studies in 2021 to pursue a career that will either directly benefit the dairy industry and/or benefit dairy communities. Each scholarship is worth $10,000 per year and is available for the first three years of a scholar’s University or TAFE course. To find out more and to apply, visit gardinerfoundation.com.au/ts/

09.01.2022 During COVID-19 farmers have had our back, everyday continuing to grow the food and fibre, we all depend on! This National Agriculture Day, we are celebrating the everyday extraordinary efforts of our farmers and all that is good about Australian agriculture. We want to especially thank our Victorian Dairy Farmers who have continued to supply us with delicious dairy products during lockdown. ... #AgDayAU #WeAreAusFarmers #dairy

09.01.2022 The volume of tasks required to maintain a successful farming business can be significant. Maintaining your own health and wellbeingequally, if not more importantcan also be challenging. During tough times this can seem overwhelming. Setting goals can make things more achievable. Form a clear picture of what could improve your life. Set SMART goals to help achieve this. Find out how at farmerhealth.org.au/2017/12/15/goal-setting Our Farm, Our Plan is joint investment by Gardiner Dairy Foundation and Dairy Australia to help set goals for your business. It is simple and takes long term plans and ideas from your head and gets them down on one piece of paper. To find out more about how your dairy business can get involved, visit gardinerfoundation.com.au/ofop/

09.01.2022 Are you looking for some interesting new podcasts to listen to? Agriculture Victoria has got you covered with their new AgVic Talk series. There are episodes covering the topics of climate variability on dairy farms, and managing fire affected pastures. Find episodes wherever you get your podcasts or via the link below. Make sure to subscribe because there are more episodes to come!... https://bit.ly/2RCnBrN #agvictalk #dairy #podcast

09.01.2022 Dairy farms which employ staff invest a large amount into human resources. The question is, are you getting the most out of the investment you make? Learning from experience is the best way to develop talent. Yet most businesses aren’t maximising on-the-job opportunities that prepare leaders, develop employees, and advance business goals. The centre for creative leadership has found that putting experience-driven development and on-the-job learning at the center of staff ma...nagement takes a shift in mindset and culture, along with changes in strategy, process, and roles. Organisations that successfully implement experience-driven development do these 5 things: 1 Identify stretch assignments 2 Staff for development, not just performance 3 Create new experiences 4 Enhance learning from experience 5 Promote an experience-driven development culture By creating a shift in mindset and culture, along with changes in strategy, process, and roles, you have the ability to improve the process of attracting and retaining talent and developing leaders into your dairy business. To find out more visit https://bit.ly/3nSr187

08.01.2022 Applications for Leadership Great South Coast program close 25 September! Gardiner Dairy Foundation will be supporting two fully funded places for people working on Victorian dairy farms, in dairy processing or as service providers. Leadership Great South Coast is a program that focuses on the West Vic Dairy region’s future and expands the knowledge, ethical decision making capacity and leadership ability of current and emerging leaders. The program is designed to challenge y...our thinking, increase your knowledge in key areas and give you confidence to steer the region, your organisation, business or team through the challenges ahead. Get your application in now https://lnkd.in/d479nK9

08.01.2022 "What it is you need to create change, is always going to require and element of discomfort." Each year Gardiner Dairy Foundation enage's a world class speaker to give a key note presentation at the Dairy Leaders Luncheon. In this final excerpt from 2019, Margie Warrell spoke about the importance of embracing the discomfort of change and why it is essential to being a successful leader. Margie is a global expert on leading through change and effective decision making. She is... passionate about emboldening people to live and lead more bravely. If you are interested in seeing more like this, visit our YouTube Channel.

07.01.2022 I wanted to further my knowledge in agriculture and learn about other fields that I hadn’t really been exposed to. Wade Ivone was recipient of a 2016 Gardiner Dairy Foundation Scholarship to study an Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management at Longerenong Agricultural College. The scholarship made the whole experience of studying so much easier. It’s not only the financial support but the connections that are available from it. Since getting the scholarship I’ve met som...e very interesting people who have benefitted from the support of the Gardiner foundation. They do a lot of good work. Read more at https://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/gardiner-scholarship/ Applications are now open for the 2021 Gardiner Dairy Foundation Tertiary Scholarships and will be closing 3 December. To find out more and to apply, visit gardinerfoundation.com.au/ts

06.01.2022 Have you seen the latest edition of Gardiner Dairy Foundation's e-news? This issue highlights leadership, our scholarship programs and the Australian Dairy Plan, as well as an update from our Chief Executive. View it at bit.ly/3fvob5N If you are interested in receiving regular updates from Gardiner Dairy Foundation sign up to our mailing list gardinerfoundation.com.au/newsletters/

05.01.2022 Lucy Collins from Dixie, South-West Victoria, has been selected as the Gardiner Dairy Foundation supported Nuffield Scholar for 2021. Through her research, Lucy will investigate the value of dairy welfare benchmarking and opportunities for marketing Australian dairy products with an ethical advantage. In addition to working alongside her partner Matthew on the 650 cow dairy farm, Lucy is a dairy veterinarian at Kyabram Veterinary Clinic. She is also currently completing a Ma...sters in Veterinary Science (Dairy). I look forward to exploring existing strategies and emerging trends that successfully align the priorities of both farmers and the public whist maintaining trust and transparency for all. Read more at gardinerfoundation.com.au/nuffield-scholar-to-explore-glob/ . . . #dairy #travelwithdairy #nuffield #dairyleaders #agriculturaleducation #leadersinag #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #dairyleaders #research

04.01.2022 Gardiner Dairy Foundation introduced newly appointed chair Dr Len Stephens at the ‘2020 year in review and a look forward’ at which we also farewelled outgoing chair, Dr Bruce Kefford. A discussion followed with leaders making changes for the better in dairy businesses and dairy communities. The panel comprised of two people who have undertaken formal leadership training under Gardiner sponsored programs, and a leadership development facilitator and young dairy farmer who has not yet undertaken formal leadership training, but is building leadership skills and knowledge in her workplace. The panel were extremely honest and open with sharing their experiences with leadership development. To watch the presentation visit youtube.com/watch?v=D3dm6_pCq1E&t=9s

03.01.2022 As per the corporate strategy, Gardiner Dairy Foundation priorities their investment into three areas; Research, Development and Extension (RD&E), People and Community Development (PCD) and lastly, Industry Engagement and Strategic Support (IESS). Watch the below video to find out about the industry support we provide. To find out more about the programs happening in this area, visit gardinerfoundation.com.au/iess/

03.01.2022 Last week, the Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF) announced the launch of the Farmgate Milk Value Tool. This tool is the first online platform to provide data on the value of raw milk and the key factors influencing prices offered to dairy farmers. The ADPF has developed this portal to enable a better understanding of how milk pricing works and the factors affecting milk prices offered to farmers. The portal offers a single source of verified information on farmgate... milk prices available to farmers in each region. Visit the portal at milkvalue.com.au/ The development of this portal helps to address commitment 5 in the Australian Dairy Plan: We will restore trust and transparency between farmers and processors to strengthen industry confidence.

03.01.2022 "I believe anyone can do what I have done. I don't have a farming background but took an interest in it and I'm now doing something I love." If you are a student finishing Year 12 and interested in pursuing a career in the dairy industry, then Dairy Australia's industry based Dairy Gap Year Program may be just the opportunity for you. Kyella McKenna "I'd recommend working in the industry to all young people." Read more at bit.ly/3l8feAv

02.01.2022 Applications for Leadership Great South Coast program close 31 October! Gardiner Dairy Foundation will be supporting two fully funded places for people working on Victorian dairy farms, in dairy processing or as service providers. Leadership Great South Coast is a program that focuses on the West Vic Dairy region’s future and expands the knowledge, ethical decision making capacity and leadership ability of current and emerging leaders. The program is designed to challenge you...r thinking, increase your knowledge in key areas and give you confidence to steer the region, your organisation, business or team through the challenges ahead. Get your application in now https://lnkd.in/d479nK9

02.01.2022 I’ve always been interested in representation, leadership and community involvement, In 2017, Gardiner Dairy Foundation supported Leongatha South dairy farmer Benjamin Vagg to participate in Gippsland Community Leadership Program. He says his involvement as a Gardiner Dairy Foundation sponsored participant in the Gippsland Community Leadership program helped to inspire his community focus. I want to see the language change when farmers describe their successes. They do it ...tough here and there but they are successful if they’re still doing it; they’re entrepreneurs; the grass roots of their communities." Read more at https://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/leongatha-farmer-say/ Applications for 2021 Gippsland Community Leadership program are now open and close 30 October! This year we will once again be supporting two places in the Gippsland Community Leadership Program for regionally based people working on Victorian dairy farms, in dairy processing or as service providers. If you are from East, West or South Gippsland and involved in the dairy industry apply now for 2021. Find out more at https://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/vrclp/#GCLP

01.01.2022 Applications for 2021 tertiary scholarships are now OPEN! Students must be commencing studies in 2021 to pursue a career that will either directly benefit the dairy industry and/or benefit dairy communities. Each scholarship is worth $10,000 per year and is available for the first three years of a scholar’s University or TAFE course. The Gardiner Dairy Foundation’s aims to continue to invest in emerging leaders and practices to help develop a long-term future for the dairy i...ndustry. Supporting rural people beginning tertiary study through our scholarship program contributes to achieving this goal. Applications invite people who are: Pursuing a career through their chosen course that will either directly benefit the dairy industry and/or benefit dairy communities Commencing their first year of full-time tertiary study in 2021 (University or TAFE) Required to move away from home to take up their chosen course Australian citizens. To find out more and apply visit https://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/ts/

01.01.2022 "Spend your time where you are going to get the best return for that time." At the 2020 Dairy Leaders Lunch, Anneli Blundell shared her secrets to having difficult conversations. In this excerpt of the presentation, Anneli discussed when there is no longer value in continuing a conversation. To watch more visit our YouTube Channel. Through her studies with many global thought leaders, Anneli has become skilled at shifting human behaviour to create positive change. Voted one... of YMag’s Top 10 Women to Watch in 2019, Anneli is a two-time Telstra Business Woman of the Year Nominee. She has developed the flagship ‘Women in Leadership’ program and speaks on the importance of interpersonal intelligence in leadership, communication, and change. As a trusted advisor to many executives, Anneli brings a uniquely fresh perspective to understanding our everyday interactions with others. See more

01.01.2022 The scholarship was a great start, giving me the opportunity to integrate into the dairy industry and community. In 2014 Mitchell Dodds was recipient of the Jakob Malmo Gardiner Dairy Foundation Tertiary Scholarship to study a Doctor of Veterinary Science. In grade four, when I was nine or 10 years old, we had to write a paragraph about what we wanted to be, I knew then that I wanted to be a vet, and I’ve never wavered from that. Mitchell is now a practising vet at West ...Gippsland Vet Care in Warragul. Calving is my favourite part of the job; I just find it very rewarding." Read more at https://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/finally-mitchells-dr/ Applications for 2021 tertiary scholarships are now OPEN! Students must be commencing studies in 2021 to pursue a career that will either directly benefit the dairy industry and/or benefit dairy communities. Each scholarship is worth $10,000 per year and is available for the first three years of a scholar’s University or TAFE course. To find out more and apply visit https://lnkd.in/ddVdBDU