Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Australian Rural Leadership Foundation

Australia > National / Multi-state > Regional

Field of Interest

  • Community and economic development
  • Education/training and employment

Target Population

  • General population
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Organisation Summary

The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) develops bold, authentic leaders across rural, regional and remote Australia. Our vision is to create thriving rural, regional and remote communities, while challenging and activating people to drive bold, collective action for rural, regional and remote Australia.

Rural communities face shrinking services, uncertain economies, environmental pressures and social isolation. These trends threaten their wellbeing, resilience and future. The ARLF is uniquely placed to address this, with 33 years of experience and deep roots in rural Australia, we design place-based, experiential programs that speak directly to community needs and build leadership from the ground up.

Current priorities:

  • Developing community leadership; training individuals and networks to lead local solutions.
  • Advancing economic opportunity; supporting innovation in farming, business and regional enterprise.
  • Strengthening social cohesion; nurturing inclusive respectful and collaborative communities.
  • Enhancing environmental stewardship; empowering leaders to care for country.

Philanthropic funding enables ARLF to provide scholarships for emerging leaders, co-designing place-based leadership initiatives for communities in need. We’re able to build evaluation and research capabilities for continuous improvement and support alumni-led initiatives that multiply impact across regions. Investment extends ARLF’s reach, deepens impact and ensures rural Australia thrives under the guidance of capable, confident leaders.

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Level 6, 126 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Australian Communities Foundation is a proudly inclusive organisation and an ally of LGBTQIA+ communities and the movement toward equality.