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

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.

Rick Cross: Creating Lasting Impact Through Community and Leadership

Former dairy farmer and industry leader Rick Cross shares how Gardiner’s investment in communities and leadership continues to create lasting impact across regional Victoria.

Our Farm, Our Plan helping dairy farmers plan with confidence

Our Farm, Our Plan is helping dairy farmers build stronger, more resilient businesses through practical strategic planning and long-term support, with backing from Gardiner and Dairy Australia.

Discover Victoria’s Dairy Story

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Latest News & Updates

News that shapes our industry and supports our people

Seven global innovators join Elevate Dairy’s inaugural cohort

Elevate Dairy, powered by Gardiner Foundation and delivered by Beanstalk AgTech, has selected seven companies for its inaugural cohort.

Gardiner Foundation Opens 2026 Community Grants Across Victoria’s Dairy Regions

Gardiner Foundation has opened two 2026 grant programs supporting community resilience, wellbeing and collaboration across Victoria’s dairy regions, with funding of up to $75,000 available for multi-year initiatives and up to $10,000 for local community projects.

Gardiner Foundation Board visits Gippsland dairy farms

Board members were on the ground in Gippsland this week, hearing directly from farmers about the innovation, leadership and challenges shaping Victoria’s dairy industry.