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Get the latest updates from Gardiner including industry news, community stories and insights shaping Victoria’s dairy sector.

New podcast out now on DairyPod

Our first podcast is now live on DairyPod. We interviewed Nuffield Australia scholar Sarah Crosthwaite on her experience in mental health and agriculture. Sarah is

Gardiner Foundation 2024 New Zealand Study Tour

Twelve dairy farmers and dairy industry professionals have embarked on an eight-day journey across New Zealand to explore its dairy sector and develop their leadership

Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program benefits greater regional communities

This year, Tandarra resident Dan Straub, and Rochester local Amanda Logie received scholarships for the Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program (LMCLP).

From dairy farmer to mental health scholar

In 2023, Sarah received a Nuffield Scholarship. The Gardiner Foundation, in partnership with Nuffield Australia, offers a farming scholarship to a Victorian dairy farmer each

Applications open for 2025 Nuffield Farming Scholarship

Gardiner Foundation in partnership with Nuffield Australia offers a Nuffield Farming Scholarship to a Victorian dairy farmer each year. The successful scholar will embark on

Gardiner Foundation New Zealand Study Tour Mentor Opportunity

The Gardiner Foundation, in collaboration with the Australian Dairy Conference, is excited to announce the opportunity for a dedicated individual to join the upcoming New

Gardiner Foundation unveils 2024-2028 Strategic Plan

The Gardiner Foundation's Strategic Plan was unveiled at the Dairy Leaders Luncheon Monday 26 February emphasising five priorities: Financial Stewardship, People in Dairy, Community Development,
2022 Community grant recipients

Gardiner Foundation and FRRR to offer grants to local not-for-profits

Community groups in small dairy communities across Gippsland, South-West and Northern Victoria can now apply for Gardiner Foundation Community Grants up to $5,000 to strengthen
Tertiary Scholarships recipients 2024

Gardiner Foundation award tertiary scholarships to seven Victorian students

Seven students from Victorian dairy regions, commencing their first year of tertiary study in 2024, have been honoured with scholarships from the Gardiner Foundation. Each

New Zealand Study Tour to Develop Future Dairy Industry Leaders

  Gardiner Foundation is inviting young dairy leaders to apply for the 2024 Gardiner Foundation New Zealand Study Tour to explore the best of the

Gardiner Foundation Tertiary Scholarship applications now open for 2024

Students from Victorian dairy communities who plan to start their tertiary studies in 2024 are invited to apply for one of seven Gardiner Foundation Tertiary

Marcus Oldham Leadership course empowers young Victorians

By Sarah Collier Supporting emerging rural leaders and as a result building strong rural communities is one of the main focuses of the Gardiner Foundation.