MEDIA RELEASE:
Wednesday 18 March 2015
NEWEST COHORT SELECTED FOR AUSTRALIAN RURAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The Australian Rrural Leadership Foundation is proud to reveal the 22nd cohort of the Australian Rural
Leadership Program (ARLP)—a diverse group about to embark on a truly unique leadership
development experience.
The ARLP is the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation’s flagship program, and it has been developing
leaders for the future of rural and regional Australia for over 20 years.
Thirty leaders representing diverse industries, sectors and communities have successfully completed a
competitive national selection process.
The group will commence the ARLP in May 2015 with an experiential session in the Kimberley. Five
sessions will follow over 17 months, including immersion in Canberra’s political scene, and an eyeopening visit to Indonesia.
Course 22 will be the fifth cohort of ARLP participants eligible to undertake a Graduate Certificate in
Australian Rural Leadership from James Cook University, in concert with the ARLP.
Matt Linnegar, Chief Executive of the Foundation and a Fellow of Course 7 of the ARLP, said the
Program continues to stand out in the leadership development landscape.
“I am in the unique position of leading an organisation that played such a crucial role in my own
leadership,” Mr Linnegar said.
“The experience offered by the ARLP will be life-changing for these participants. I m sure that this
group, like all ARLP graduates will go on to be real change agents in their organisations, industries and
communities right across Australia.”
ARLP participants receive scholarships from a wide range of rural and related industry organisations,
philanthropic donors, research bodies, the private sector and the state and federal governments. The
Foundation welcomes 2 new sponsors this year: Prime Super and the Northern Territory Government.
“From a Moulamein rice farmer, to a crocodile industry entrepreneur in the Northern Territory and an
aged care worker in North Queensland, our diverse leaders in Course 22 all share a fantastic passion for
rural life in their region,” Mr Linnegar said.
The ARLP aims to produce a network of informed, capable and ethical leaders who are able to work
collaboratively to advance the interests of rural Australia.
Applications for ARLP Course 23 open from 1 April 2015. Closer to the date, visit: http://ruralleaders.com.au/programs/australian-rural-leadership-program-for-established-leaders
For interviews and enquiries, please contact the Foundation on (02) 6281 0680 or email
Communications Officer Claire Delahunty claired@rural-leaders.com.au.
Course 22 participants and sponsored scholarships
Name
Sam Archer
Darren Arney
Tammy Atkins
David Bailey
Joanna Baker
Town
Gundagai
Nairne
Milawa
Dalby
Stanmore
State
NSW
SA
VIC
QLD
NSW
Sean Boland
Moree
NSW
Rhys Collins
Scott Davis
Sandra Glaister
North Lakes
Cairns
Townsville
QLD
QLD
QLD
Jamie Iker
Emerald
QLD
Mikaela Jade
Jacinta Kelly
Gary Larkins
Tim Lester
James Lord
Zoe Malone
Katie Mason
Peter McCrabb
Krysteen McElroy
Denise McLellan
Red Hill
Kensington
Mawson
Dalton
Cradoc
Fannie Bay
Kojonup
Booroorban
Padthaway
Horsham
ACT
WA
ACT
NSW
TAS
NT
WA
NSW
SA
VIC
Jeremy Morton
Moulamein
NSW
Dwane O’Brien
Belmont
VIC
Travis Power
Lowri Pryce
Warramanga
Helensburgh
ACT
NSW
Michael Rosier
Moorabbin
VIC
Regina Turner
Jordan Villaruz
Giovanna Webb
Jane Worner
Jennifer Wressell
Thursday Island
Tully
Leanyer
Young
East Geelong
QLD
QLD
NT
NSW
VIC
Sponsored by
Meat and Livestock Australia
Grains Research and Development Corporation
William Buckland Foundation
Australian Lot Feeders Association
Thyne Reid Foundation
Cotton Australia Limited and Cotton Research & Development
Corporation
Australian Pork Limited
James Cook University
Prime Super
Auscott Limited, Cotton Research and Development
Corporation
Department of Agriculture
Cooperative Bulk Handling Ltd
Department of Health
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Australian Meat Processor Corporation
NT Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries
Fairfax Agricultural Media
Australian Wool Innovation
Department of Agriculture
Grains Research and Development Corporation
Ricegrowers’ Association
Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and
Planning
Department of Agriculture
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and
Planning
Torres Strait Regional Authority
Department of Agriculture
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation
Woolworths Limited
Department of Health