Growing Victorian dairy through innovation and investment

What we do

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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Elevate Dairy

Elevate Dairy, powered by Gardiner and delivered by Beanstalk AgTech, connects Victorian dairy farmers with proven innovation from around the world.

The Innovator Roadshow is heading to Gippsland, the Murray and South West Victoria regions this August, with seven global agtech innovators presenting their solutions live.

Three showcases. One chance to see the world’s best dairy technology in action on your doorstep.

Meet the farmers, families, and changemakers

Stories from our dairy communities

Libby Clymo award

ACL rupture and farming life leads scholar to help her dairy community

At age seven, Libby Clymo’s doctor told her she was the youngest person he’d ever known to present with a fully ruptured ACL. It was a simple skid off her bike during a family holiday that caused the injury and set the course for her career.

From the farm gate to global research: Rachael McGrath named 2027 Nuffield Scholar

Orford dairy farmer Rachael McGrath has been named a 2027 Nuffield Scholar, supported by Gardiner Foundation.

The Story Behind Gardiner Foundation: How $62 Million Became a Lasting Legacy

Discover the remarkable story behind Gardiner and hear from the leaders whose vision helped shape one of the most significant moments in Victorian dairy history.

Discover Victoria’s Dairy Story

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Latest News & Updates

News that shapes our industry and supports our people

New Zealand study tour to broaden horizons for emerging dairy leaders

Applications are now open for the fully funded, eight-day program, which will visit leading dairy operations across the South Island in mid-March 2027.

$151,000 invested in community-led projects across Victoria’s dairy regions

From youth mentoring and wellbeing programs to food relief, digital access and more accessible community spaces, these projects will help people connect, participate and thrive.

Gardiner backs research into the benefits of clover-rich pastures

Gardiner is supporting new research into how clover-rich pastures could improve dairy farm productivity and profitability while reducing reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertiliser.