Calling Mentors And Mentees For Drought Resilience Leaders Mentoring Program

Round 2 applications for mentors and mentees for the Drought Resilience Mentoring Program are now open.

More than 270 people have signed up to become a mentor or mentee as part of the program. The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) is now offering a second opportunity for farmers, people in agriculture and with industry experience to join the program and connect with others, share advice and tackle common challenges together.

National Farmers Federation President, Fiona Simson said mentoring had always been a part of farming.

“For generations, farmers have learned from their peers, neighbours and friends,” Ms Simson said.

“This program builds on that and gives farmers the opportunity to learn from others with lived experience and those who really understand farm businesses and the challenges of drought.

“The program is building a network of people from every corner of rural, regional and remote Australia to connect and grow personally and professionally.

“The NFF is excited to be partnering with the ARLF to deliver such an important initiative.”

The Drought Resilience Leaders Mentoring Program brings together farmers and people with a close connection to the agriculture sector to share trusted advice and provide support to help tackle challenges and maximise opportunities associated with climate science, wellbeing, business and agricultural practice.

The program pairs farmers and people working within the agricultural and rural industries with experienced mentors. They work through a series of six virtual mentoring sessions to address topics and issues related to their specific goals and needs.

The program is fully funded as part of the Government’s Future Drought Fund initiative and is as simple as a virtual chat to share knowledge, work towards goals, help solve problems and seek support and advice.

The program is designed to share knowledge and build drought and climate resilience in rural communities throughout Australia. ARLF Chief Executive Officer, Matt Linnegar said there had been a fantastic response to the Drought Resilience Leaders Mentoring Program and they were excited that people from many places and backgrounds had put their hands up to participate.

“It’s an opportunity for farmers and people in agriculture to work together to support the next generation of regional and rural leaders,” Mr Linnegar said.

“A chance to test new approaches and thinking, which is something we would like to offer to as many people as possible, but be quick. Applications are only open for a short time.

“It’s as little as one conversation a month for six months, so take advantage of these new places becoming available.”

At the end of the program participants become part of ARLF’s national alumni network, providing ongoing access to resources and networks.

Apply at https://rural-leaders.org.au/drought-resilience-leaders-mentor-program.

• Topics:

• Drought
• Rural Roundup
• Grants / Funding
• Agriculture & Farming