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Northern Mallee Leaders

Locality: Mildura, Victoria

Address: PO Box 10311 3502 Mildura, VIC, Australia

Website: http://nml.org.au

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24.01.2022 Out of our cars and into the classroom to fill Friday with panels, round tables without any round tables, lots of Q&A’s, a tour of the SuniTAFE SMART Farm and most importantly a deeper insight and appreciation for Agriculture in the Northern Mallee. A big thank you to the following presenters for sharing their knowledge, experience and passion with us: Anne Mansell, Dried Fruits Australia... Paul Derrico, Murray Valley Winegrowers Inc. Nathan Hancock, Citrus Australia Domenic Sergi, Sunraysia Table Grape Growers Association Josh Fielke, Almond Board of Australia Lachlan Sutton, Mallee Sustainable Farming Warren Lloyd, SuniTAFE SMART Farm Nicole Byrnes (NMLP 2020), SuniTAFE SMART Farm Rebecca Wells (NMLP 2009), Mallee Regional Innovation Centre Dean Taylor, Taylors Supplies Peter O’Donnell, Southern Cross Farms David Gardner (NMLP 2019), Southern Cross Farms Also, a big shout out to our first Leadership team of Riley, Manjil, Jess & Gabby K for successfully hosting our presenters and ensuring the smooth running of the day. You’ve set the benchmark high team. Well done! Next up, we explore Media and Communication. #nmlp2021 #communityleadership #leadersinleadership Regional Leadership Dried Fruits Australia Citrus Australia SuniTAFE, Sunraysia Institute Of TAFE Dean Taylor Southern Cross Farms Rebecca Wells

22.01.2022 Today we said goodbye to our outgoing Executive Officer Nardia Sheriff (NMLP 2009). To say Nardia has committed herself to her role and the organisation doesn’t even come close to doing justice to the time and energy that she has given to us and to the NML Program and its participants. Nardia came to NML Inc. in 2018 taking on the role of Program Manager before commencing the EO role 18 months later in July of 2019. During her time with us, Nardia has been integral in the per...sonal growth and development of over 60 individuals that have participated in the NMLP across three program years; implemented multiple improvements within the organisation and significantly contributed to the overall growth and development of Northern Mallee Leaders as a name synonymous with leadership in our region. She has also played a pivotal role in the development of the collaborative network with the eight other regional community leadership programs across the state of Victoria. The work that Nardia has done during her time with us places the organisation on a very positive trajectory that, once the dust settles from the impacts of COVID-19, we hope will ensure that we are able to continue providing our life changing leadership program for many years to come. Nardia leaves the organisation in good hands, our Marketing & Administration Coordinator, Carrie Dichiera, will be stepping up into the role of Operations Manager in the interim whilst we continue to work towards long term funding and sustainability of NML Inc. We are also currently recruiting for a Program Leader, head to our Facebook page to find out more about this role. On behalf of NML Inc., our Committee of Management thanks Nardia for all that she has contributed in her time with us and wish her all the very best in the next stage of her leadership journey. Thank you for everything Nards #nmlp #proudalumni #leadersinleadership #communityleadership #mildura #sunraysia

21.01.2022 Meet The Candidates: Dean Wickham If you would like to hear more from Dean, then be sure to register for our upcoming online forum on Thursday October 1. Head to our events page to find out more - https://fb.me/e/1J4Dvp2Bf or register now - https://www.trybooking.com/BLIOW

21.01.2022 Yesterday we held our final NML Program day for 2020. Given the way this year has played out, we realised early on, whilst adapting the program during lockdown, that the only way to do this day properly was surrounded by gin . Thanks ever so much to Fossey's Distillery and Steve Timmis for being a part of this day and providing our participants with an incredibly enjoyable experience to finish off a pretty tumultuous year, it was great to be able to celebrate the achievement...s of the past 10 months. The morning was spent addressing the future of our region post-COVID, Cheree Jukes from Mildura Rural City Council and Brett Millington from Mildura Regional Development walked the participants through the community’s recovery plan and the actions that are being taken to support our community in creating a new COVID-normal. The discussions certainly allowed the group to consider the role their individual contributions play in helping our communities to bounce back! Next, the duty team invited special guest Warren Wright to speak to the group about his current journey - walking around Australia! Waza is trekking this great land to raise awareness and funds for Beyond Blue with his trailer named ‘Bluey’. We thank Waza for sharing his journey and motivations for his cause with our participants, it was an incredibly humbling experience for our cohort. If you would like to learn more about Waza then head to his Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Wazza-Bluey-2-walk-around-Australia-for-Beyond-Blue-for-mental-health-103109744795053/?ref=page_internal, he will be in Mildura over the next few days whilst making preparations to depart for Melbourne on Wednesday. The remainder of the day was spent focusing on the importance of having fun and incorporating play into leadership, paramount for building bonds and developing relationships something that can be challenging to achieve via zoom! This workshop set the tone for the final activity of the day our annual gin-making session with showman Steve at the helm. The 2020 Program will still be continuing into the first part of 2021 however yesterday was an opportunity to reflect on the year that has been and for all our participants to give themselves a pat on the back for making this year’s program the best it can be, despite it all. The commitment shown by our 2020 cohort has been inspiring to say the least and there will be some very adaptable, resilient individuals that will be joining our Alumni upon graduation. Well done 2020 crew, you should be incredibly proud of all you achieved thus far! #nmlp2020 #nmlp #leadersinleadership #communityleadership #inthistogether #bringon2021 #mildura #sunraysia

21.01.2022 A common trait amongst Northern Mallee Leaders participants is their ability to roll up their sleeves and get the job done, no matter how hard or impossible the goal may be, and current 2020 NMLP participant Katrina Umback is no different. Katrina was interviewed this week on ABC Mildura Swan Hill breakfast radio and featured in the latest issue of the Mildura Weekly for her current fundraising and awareness building efforts towards heart health. In Federal parliament this we...ek, Anne Webster - Federal Member for Mallee spoke about Katrina and the work she is doing, you can watch Anne's address here - https://fb.watch/1smjkCGE2u/ Katrina is currently raising funds for the Heart Foundation MyMarathon in memory of her husband Scott who passed away in 2019 but after the October fundraiser ends, her goals do not stop there, what Katrina really wants to achieve is the placement of a Cath Lab (Catheterisation Laboratory) in Mildura so that local residents have access to an angiogram service without having to leave the district. We applaud Katrina for the work she is doing both behind the scenes and publicly, to raise awareness of this incredibly important health issue and hopefully, one day soon, her work will result in an increased cardio health care capacity for everyone in our community. Well done Katrina. You can read more about Katrina’s story here - https://www.abc.net.au//fight-for-angiogram-acce/12826112 And if you would like to donate to Katrina’s MyMarathon fundraiser (today is the last day), you can do so here - https://www.mymarathon.com.au/fundr/ShowSomeTickerforScotty #nmlp2020 #leadersinleadership #communityleadership #mymarathon #heartdisease #australiasbiggestkiller #getanangiogramserviceinmildura #preventionisbetterthancure #showsometickerforscotty

20.01.2022 Preparations have begun for this year’s Murray River Salami Festival @ Euston. They seeking EOIs for entries, committee members and stall holders. You’ve gotta be in it to win it!

20.01.2022 Meet The Candidates: Angy Fikaris If you would like to hear more from Angy, then be sure to register for our upcoming online forum on Thursday October 1. Head to our events page to find out more - https://fb.me/e/1J4Dvp2Bf or register now - https://www.trybooking.com/BLIOW You can keep up to date with Angy’s candidacy run by following his Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Angy-Fikaris-108646057661803/

20.01.2022 Wow, what a night! We would just like to take this opportunity to thank all the candidates that participated in last night’s forum. It was great to be able to hear from all of you and we hope that our attendees were able to gain a greater insight and in turn, help in deciding about how they are going to vote later this month. If you were unable to watch last night’s forum (there was a footy final on after all), it is available to still be viewed here - https://www.facebook.co...m/watch/?v=402737377383206 We also put together a Candidate Guide as an easy go to if you would like to read about each candidate, you can download it here - https://bit.ly/3cLviFL As we stated last night, it wouldn’t have been possible to get through all the questions asked of the candidates, but we were prepared for this and we have all the questions that were asked, both answered and unanswered. We will be providing these to the candidates and then sharing their responses to all the attendees that registered on TryBooking. However, if the candidate you hoped to hear from on a particular issue wasn’t able to respond or you would like a candidate to provide clarity on a particular topic, then please reach out to them and have a conversation. The following candidates all have social media platforms: Ian Arney - https://www.facebook.com/ianarneymrcc Troy Bailey - https://www.facebook.com/troybaileygrowmildura Katie Clements - https://www.facebook.com/katiecgreensmildura Angy Fikaris - https://www.facebook.com/Angy-Fikaris-108646057661803/ Helen Healy - https://www.facebook.com/helenhealylookingoutformildura Kym Kingdon - https://www.facebook.com/Kym-Kingdon-Mildura-Councillor-Candidate-110121957513481 Glenn Milne - https://www.facebook.com/Glenn-Milne-Mildura-Rural-City-Council-Elections-101651265036297 & https://www.facebook.com/glennmilneworkingformildura Jason Modica - https://www.facebook.com/modica4mallee Paul O'Neill - https://www.facebook.com/Poneill4MRCC Cyndi Power - https://www.facebook.com/cyndiformrcc Jodi Reynolds - https://www.facebook.com/jodiformrcc Julie Waters - https://www.facebook.com/JulieWatersMRCCElections Liam Wood - https://www.facebook.com/localboylocaljobs And you can also find phone numbers and email addresses for the other candidates to contact them directly on the The Victorian Electoral Commission page: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au//mildura-rural-city/nominations Thank you again to the candidates and thank you especially to everyone that watched, we hope our Meet The Candidates forum was of benefit to you. #nmlp #nmlalumni #proudalumni #mrcc2020elections #leadersinleadership #communityleadership

19.01.2022 Meet The Candidates: Gavin Sedgmen Due to another commitment Gavin will be unable to participate in our Meet The Candidates forum. If you would like to register for our online forum on Thursday October 1, head to our events page to find out more - https://fb.me/e/1J4Dvp2Bf or register now - https://www.trybooking.com/BLIOW

17.01.2022 NML Inc. Staff and Committee of Management wish our NML community all the very best over this Christmas New Year period. We thank you all for your continued support in 2020 and look forward to delivering our life changing NML Program again in 2021. There will be plenty of news coming in the new year so watch this space! #nmlp #nmlalumni #leadersinleadership #communityleadership #mildura #sunraysia

17.01.2022 Meet The Candidates Forum We can now share that 16 of the candidates standing in the upcoming council elections have confirmed their participation in this Thursday’s Meet the Candidates forum. Gavin Sedgmen is an official apology due to a family commitment, however all questions from the forum will be forwarded to Gavin to provide him with an opportunity to respond. If you would like to submit a question prior to Thursday’s event we welcome you to do so by emailing us at [email protected]. The webinar will contain a Q&A function where attendees can submit their questions whilst the forum is running also. If you would like to attend the forum and have not yet registered, you can do so here - https://www.trybooking.com/BLIOW You can also head to our events page to find out more - https://fb.me/e/1J4Dvp2Bf We welcome you to check out our Facebook page where we have been recently featuring the bios of the candidates that are participating in the forum. For those that have registered their attendance via TryBooking, be sure to keep an eye on your inbox over the next 24 hours where the link to the forum will be emailed to you.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to 2020 NMLP Graduate Nicole Byrnes on her appointment to the Board of Mallee Sustainable Farming. #nmlp2020 #communityleadership #leadersinleadership #malleewomaninag Regional Leadership... Mallee Sustainable Farming Agriculture Victoria See more

16.01.2022 Is it 2020 or 2021? A learning for NML of 2020 was how the virtual platform can complement how we deliver our Program. So, today we took advantage of this learning as we jumped back into Zoom to learn about the Media and Communications. With the help of The Edge PR team of Amy and Tamsin, we learnt how to amplify our voice as leaders, especially in the digital world and the various media platforms, to create influence and impact.... Later in the day we spent some time with Kris Krejus, an acclaimed acting teacher from 16TH ST Foundation, to coach us to become better public speakers by connecting to our own story and sharing it with purpose and authenticity. Without Zoom, access to these excellent facilitators and content would not have been possible. So, it was great to see the 2021 NMLP Participants embrace this approach. Some of the group took advantage of being able to continue to work & participate in the zoom, with one Participant dialling in from their tractor. Now that’s efficient! We’ll be back face to face next week when we spend a day speaking to various industries from our region about our local economy. #nmlp2021 #communityleadership #leadersinleadership #zoom #thebradybunchisback #creativeleadership #innovativeleadership #courageousleadership Regional Leadership

15.01.2022 NML Alumni & Participant Appreciation Post We love nothing more than seeing what our Alumni get up to upon graduating from our NML Program, better yet is seeing current participants contributing to the community because of the doors that open whilst undertaking the NMLP. The contribution that all our Alumni bring to our communities and our region is nothing short of remarkable. Special shout out in this post to Indi Clarke (NMLP 2015) whose was recently named in the Herald... Sun 30 young Victorians to look out for; Jo Farrell (NMLP 2013) who featured in Saturday’s issue of the Sunraysia Daily as the first contributor to their new Lunch with series; and current participant Mandy Gowty (NMLP 2020) who, now that restrictions are easing, is back volunteering at SMECC’s conversation and reading ‘café’ program. Keep up the great work all! #nmlp #nmlalumni #proudalumni #leadersinleadership #communityleadership #mildura #sunraysia

15.01.2022 Today was a particularly special today for our 2020 cohort, because today our participants were able to be altogether, in the same place, for the first time, since March! The day began with the tried and tested platform for 2020 - online learning. Our communication extraordinaire Peter Dhu from Corporate Communication Experts, who annually makes the trip over from WA to visit our region, was obviously unable to make the journey this year. But we didn’t let that stand in our ...way and it was almost like receiving a nice warm hug from NMLP years past to be able to connect with Peter again as he delivered another invaluable comms workshop to this year’s group. In the afternoon, our participants came together with an opportunity to reconnect and essentially pick up where we left off 6 months ago for their in person aspects of the program. The resilience, adaptability and strength in the face of adversity demonstrated by this group is something that they should all be proud of and we certainly hope that they will be able to reflect on this year with pride, given the way that they have continued to make the best out of their NMLP experience despite the many obstacles that have stood in their way. It was great to see you all together again, well done crew! #nmlp2020 #inthistogether #communityleadership #leadersinleadership #mildura #sunraysia

14.01.2022 On the last program day for 2020, our participants were introduced to Warren (Wazza) Wright. Wazza is completing a self-supported trek around Australia in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Beyond Blue. During his time with our participants, Wazza shared his story which had a real impact on each of them. Since then, our cohort has been working together to help Wazza obtain all the resources he needed to continue on his journey. Our participants utilized their network...s to the best of their ability to get Wazza a new pair of shoes, water bottles, food, accommodation, socks and care packages. Special thanks and acknowledgement must go to Speedy and the team at INTERSPORT Mildura, Tony Albert and Chemist Warehouse Mildura and of course the participants themselves for the not just the goods donated but the generosity of your actions. A testament to each of your leadership journeys. A number of other local businesses also threw their support behind Wazza during his stay in Mildura, head to his facebook page to find out more - https://bit.ly/3qSMlfK Wazza’s goal is to reach $50,000 in order to help with Beyond Blue’s 24/7 Support Service and programs tackling anxiety, depression and suicide. But Wazza’s greatest hope is that he can make a difference in improving mental health and wellbeing for all Australians. He has certainly made a difference to 20 individuals from the Northern Mallee Leaders 2020 Program. If you would like to contribute to Wazza’s fundraising goal, donations can be made here - https://bit.ly/37cuEzU At the beginning of each NML Program year, we tell the participants to ‘never underestimate the power of a conversation’. Wazza was one person, who had a conversation with our group and a significant impact. This is a shining example of each of our ability to make a real difference, a real positive impact, to the lives of others. And that is what the NMLP is all about Congratulations to everybody involved in supporting Wazza and his journey and to Warren, we wish you all the very best as you carry on with your phenomenal journey, we here at NML will certainly be keeping a close eye on your progress. #nmlp2020 #beyondblue #leadersinleadership #communityleadership #mildura #sunraysia

14.01.2022 If you want to play a primary role in changing people's lives then there's still plenty of time to submit your application. Contact us today for a copy of the PD - [email protected] Applications close this coming Monday.

13.01.2022 Meet The Candidates: Julie Waters If you would like to hear more from Julie, then be sure to register for our upcoming online forum on Thursday October 1. Head to our events page to find out more - https://fb.me/e/1J4Dvp2Bf or register now - https://www.trybooking.com/BLIOW

12.01.2022 Have you registered to attend our Meet The Candidates forum? It's on tonight! So this is your last chance to register in order to receive the link for the webinar. We've been busily working away in the background to provide you with as much information about the candidates as we can so that you can make an informed decision about who you will be voting for in the upcoming Local Council Elections. We have put together a Candidate Guide which contains the bios provided to us by the candidates as well as some other helpful information for your vote. You can access the guide here - https://bit.ly/3cLviFL The forum will commence at 7pm sharp, so head to TryBooking to register for the link and become a more informed member of our community - https://www.trybooking.com/BLIOW

12.01.2022 Last night, Mildura Rural City Council swore in our newly elected council members. Northern Mallee Leaders congratulates all Councillors and we wish you all the very best over the next four years. We would like to make special mention to NML Alumni Helen Healy - Looking out for Mildura (NMLP 2008) who was elected as Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months, congratulations Helen, we couldn’t be prouder #nmlalumni #proudalumni #mildura #sunraysia

10.01.2022 Meet The Candidates: Domenico Capogreco If you would like to hear more from Domenico, then be sure to register for our upcoming online forum on Thursday October 1. Head to our events page to find out more - https://fb.me/e/1J4Dvp2Bf or register now - https://www.trybooking.com/BLIOW

10.01.2022 Every year, come November, you can notice a change in the air, a bit of a retro change and as the month carries on, it becomes clear that many people within our community are doing their bit to help raise funds and awareness for men’s health as their attempt at a moustache becomes evident with each new day. November is Movember! A month where we can all do our bit to make a difference in mental health & suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. NML Inc. Co...mmittee of Management member Stuart Mensch is one such bloke who has donned the mo to take part in this great cause and we couldn’t be prouder! So much so that we wanted to take this opportunity, on the last day of Movember, to share his handle bar achievement and encourage our NML community to contribute to this great cause. If you would like to donate, simply click on the link - https://au.movember.com/mospace/14482257 Great work Stu! And well done to everyone that has donned the mo in 2020 and to all that have donated. #nmlcom #movember #nmlp #leadersinleadership #communityleadership #mildura #sunraysia

10.01.2022 We are now accepting Expressions of Interest for the 2021 Northern Mallee Leaders Program! September is when we would normally commence our campaign to recruit participants for the following year's NML Program. This year, we're doing things slightly different as we await confirmation of funding for the 2021 program (hopefully in October). So, if you think you might be ready to take the leap and participate in the NML Program then complete your EOI today - https://buff.ly/3387...xDu #nmlp #nmlp2021 #leadersinleadership #communityleadership #mildura #sunraysia

09.01.2022 Shout out to the Robinvale Sentinel newspaper for this article about our Robinvale 2021 NMLP Participant David Fevaleaki. #nmlp2021 #communityleadership #leadersinleadership Robinvale Sentinel

08.01.2022 NML Alumni and former EO Nardia Sheriff (NMLP 2009) caught up with Neil Butler recently to discuss all things community leadership and how Nardia’s experiences from participating in the NMLP have played a significant role in shaping who she is and where she finds herself now. Be sure to add The Regional Leadership podcast to your playlist If you are ready to take the leap and develop your capacity as a community leader then complete your Expression of Interest for 2021 Nor...thern Mallee Leaders Program today - https://bit.ly/3mQmUsw #nmlp #nmlalumni #proudalumni #leadersinleadership #communityleadership #mildura #sunraysia

08.01.2022 It was a hi-vis, road tripping kinda day today as we explored what Agriculture in the Northern Mallee looked like in action. From citrus to table grapes, carrots to almonds and a native seed bank and nursery. Across Trentham Cliffs, Euston, Wemen, Carwarp and Irymple. And that’s just day 1!... A huge thank you to our hosts: Costa Citrus and Mildura Fruit Company Grapehouse Lamattina Carrots Olam Almond Processing Plant First People of the Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation Native Seed Bank and Nursey PS: only a few cars got lost in the making of today and maybe a few well deserved cold beverages were shared together after our big day #nmlp2021 #communityleadership #leadersinleadership #agriculturedayone Regional Leadership

08.01.2022 Meet The Candidates: Kym Kingdon If you would like to hear more from Kym, then be sure to register for our upcoming online forum on Thursday October 1. Head to our events page to find out more - https://fb.me/e/1J4Dvp2Bf or register now - https://www.trybooking.com/BLIOW You can keep up to date with Kym’s candidacy run by following his Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Kym-Kingdon-Mildura-Councillor-Candidate-110121957513481

07.01.2022 Meet The Candidates: Ian Arney If you would like to hear more from Ian, then be sure to register for our upcoming online forum on Thursday October 1. Head to our events page to find out more - https://fb.me/e/1J4Dvp2Bf or register now - https://www.trybooking.com/BLIOW

06.01.2022 We are still accepting EOIs for our 2021 NML Program! Due to the delay in the Victorian State Budget being handed down we still accepting (and receiving!) EOIs for next year's Program. If you would like to be a part of this life changing program then take the leap by completing your EOI and submitting to us today. ... Download EOI here - https://bit.ly/3mQmUsw

06.01.2022 Combining the theme of Women in Business with a skills workshop in Having Difficult Conversations, our participants were pleased to come together again (with appropriate socially distancing in place, of course) for our second last program day! Our day kicked off with former NML Program Manager Cheryl Rix talking us through her leadership journey. Cheryl is currently the Chief Risk Officer at #MilduraHealth and Chair of the board at #LowerMurrayWater and shared with our partic...ipants her experiences as a woman, breaking through barriers and confronting the status quo within male dominated industries to become an effective leader for our community. Sharing wisdom and insight into how she juggled business, family and community across her career, Cheryl was inspirational, and her words resonated strongly with participants when she left them with the hope that one day we will not have to refer to women in business, but rather simply leaders in business. It was timely that the second session of the day was a skills workshop led by @Violet Dhu about Having Difficult conversations. Violet brought her extensive knowledge to the session and gave participants an understanding that having difficult conversations never comes naturally to people. But with good preparation, empathy and an understanding of the bias and triggers we take into a conversation, we can actually contribute to creating an experience that is respectful for everyone. Finally, we wrapped up the day with @simone Tierney, Chief Financial Officer at #Zilzewines and owner of #EndotaSpaMildura. Simone showed participants that all leadership journeys are different and the importance of facing fear to try new things. Simone gave participants an insight into managing the impact of COVID across two businesses, and the importance of making time to prioritise life outside of work. Although the pathway that this year’s participants have taken has been different to previous years, the personal growth and strength of this group as a collective continues to develop! And although we’re nearing the end of the program, participants will still have a number of experiences to undertake before they graduate in March 2021. #mildura #community #leadership #leadersinleadership #regionalleadership #communityleadership #NMLP2020

04.01.2022 Join us as we get to meet and hear from the 16 local government candidates standing for the 2020 Mildura Rural City Council General Election. You can read more about each candidate here: https://bit.ly/3cLviFL

04.01.2022 Meet The Candidates: Jodi Reynolds If you would like to hear more from Jodi, then be sure to register for our upcoming online forum on Thursday October 1. Head to our events page to find out more - https://fb.me/e/1J4Dvp2Bf or register now - https://www.trybooking.com/BLIOW You can keep up to date with Jodi’s candidacy run by following her Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/jodiformrcc

02.01.2022 Meet The Candidates: Liam Wood If you would like to hear more from Liam, then be sure to register for our upcoming online forum on Thursday October 1. Head to our events page to find out more - https://fb.me/e/1J4Dvp2Bf or register now - https://www.trybooking.com/BLIOW You can keep up to date with Liam’s candidacy run by following his Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/localboylocaljobs