Dairy Leaders Lunch

Gardiner Foundation is passionate about promoting thought leadership in the dairy industry and delivering information about best practice in agriculture to dairy farmers, processors, industry stakeholders and decision-makers.

Each year in February, Gardiner brings together industry leaders for its annual Dairy Leaders Luncheon. The event provides former, current and emerging dairy leaders with an opportunity to meet and network. They hear from an external guest speaker on a subject that is topical and thought provoking as well as learning about some of the innovative projects being undertaken in the dairy industry. The experience and knowledge gained contributes to building a vibrant dairy future.

To view past speaker presentations visit our YouTube channel here.

Find out more about the event...

Gardiner Foundation unveils 2024-2028 Strategic Plan

The Gardiner Foundation’s Strategic Plan was unveiled at the Dairy Leaders Luncheon Monday 26 February emphasising five priorities: Financial Stewardship, People in Dairy, Community Development, Research & Innovation,and Industry Support.

Gardiner Foundation guest speaker Sam Bailey opens up about his amazing life

A 19-year-old, bulletproof Sam Bailey was having the time of his life in the Australian outback, when in an instant his world was turned upside down. Sam is recognised around Australia as having an amazing personal story to tell. He...

Leadership Lessons from Antarctic Expedition Leader

Leading a team of 18 on an Australian Antarctic station through the depths of winter helped Rachael Robertson hone her leadership skills. Respect, integrity and looking out for your teammates were some of the keys to ensuring the team survived...

Why difficult conversations matter: dairy lunch told (2020)

Carlene Dowie @DowieDairyEd Difficult conversations are a critical for industries and people to grow, the Gardiner Dairy Foundation Australian Dairy Leaders Luncheon earlier this year was told. Leadership specialist Anneli Blundell challenged those at the luncheon to not shy away...

Dairy Leaders Lunch Panel Presentation (2020)

We were delighted to welcome Gardiner Nuffield Scholar for 2017, Brendan Hehir, to participate in the Project Presentations at the 2020 Dairy Leaders Luncheon. Brendan manages the family farm at Wyuna in Northern Victoria. Brendan’s study topic was international business...

Critical Conversations: Mastering the art of a difficult conversation (2020)

More than 100 dairy people of all ages and occupations came together on 19 February for the annual Gardiner Foundation Dairy Leaders Luncheon at Collins Events Centre. Keynote speaker, Anneli Blundell, got straight to the heart of the matter confronting...

Find out about out other initiatives