Gardiner Alumni Network
Been part of Gardiner? You're part of something that keeps going.
Every person who has taken part in a Gardiner funded opportunity is part of a network shaping the future of Victorian dairy.
The Gardiner Alumni Network connects people across programs and regions, opens doors to new ways of contributing, and keeps leadership capability working for dairy long after any single program ends.
About the Network
Gardiner alumni come from every corner of Victorian dairy. What they share is a belief that leadership makes a real difference.
The alumni network brings those people together farmers, researchers, community leaders, business operators, advocates, all connected by a commitment to a thriving dairy industry and the communities built around it.
There’s no single way to be part of it. Mentor someone coming through a program you’ve completed, sit on a grants panel, or simply stay connected to what’s happening. There’s a place for you here, wherever you are now.
Current Opportunities
Help shape what gets funded.
You’ve been through a Gardiner funded opportunity. That experience makes our funding decisions stronger.
We’re building a panel of alumni to assess Community Collaborative and Community Development Grant applications. If that’s you, let us know.
Register to join the Alumni network.
Been part of Gardiner? Register your details or pass this on to someone you know has been too.
It helps us stay in touch, connect you with the right opportunities, and make sure you’re part of the network as it grows.
Ways to stay connected
the network is growing, here's where you fit in
Learn and connect Forums, masterclasses and peer learning that keep your leadership going. Connections across programs, regions and cohorts.
Share your experience Mentor emerging leaders, speak at events, host a visit, or be a Gardiner voice in your region.
Shape what gets funded Sit on scholarship, grant and project assessment panels. Your firsthand experience makes better funding decisions.
Lead in your field Take on board positions, governance roles and committee seats with Gardiner’s support and visibility behind you.
Not sure if your program qualifies? Reach out. We’d rather hear from you than have you wonder.