Growing Victorian dairy through innovation and investment

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Supporting Victoria’s dairy communities

Since 2000, the Gardiner Foundation has been investing in change that benefits everyone in the Victorian dairy industry, helping to create places where people want to live, work and invest. We welcome opportunities to work with people, communities, businesses and organisations to make this happen.

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Stories from our dairy communities

Gardiner Supports New Nuffield Scholar Sally Bethune

Lake Boga dairy farmer Sally Bethune has been awarded the 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarship to study the keys to success in value-adding for dairy farmers around the world.

Sallie Jones’ Journey from Gippsland Jersey to ARLP

Gippsland dairy farmer Sallie Jones co-founded Gippsland Jersey to bring positivity back to the industry and, with Gardiner’s support, has become a confident leader driving rural change.

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Latest News & Updates

News that shapes our industry and supports our people

Applications open for Gardiner Foundation’s 2026 New Zealand Study Tour

Applications are now open for the Gardiner Foundation’s 2026 New Zealand Study Tour, an eight-day leadership and learning experience for Victorian dairy farmers and industry professionals.

$150,000 Invested in Local Projects to Strengthen Victoria’s Dairy Communities

The Gardiner Foundation has announced the recipients of its inaugural Community Development Grants, investing $150,000 in locally led projects designed to strengthen the social fabric of Victoria’s dairy communities.

Up to $225K in Grants for Victoria’s Dairy Regions

Victorian dairy communities will benefit from Gardiner Foundation’s inaugural Community Investment Grants program. Three regional projects will each receive up to $75,000 over three years.