OTHER Opportunities

 

GROW: Generating Regionally Outstanding Women.

A professional development program for women in NSW in agriculture and farming.

Fully online starting 24 February. Applications close 10 February or when full.

You may be eligible to attend this course FULLY FUNDED* Fee-free to eligible applicants. Normally $2,700 (GST free) for fee payers.

Develop skills in

  • Business Planning, Leadership and Personal development

  • Staff & Team management

  • WHS

    * Funded training delivered by Tocal College (RTO 91166) through support from the Farm Business Resilience Program, which is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government.

    GROW is a program for business owners and managers who have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the workplace and have delegation over the WHS and HR systems of business.

    This course will be delivered fully online and is completed over a 6-month time frame.

    Participants will complete activities in an engaging and mentored environment and need to be able to commit to 14 webinars across 5 months. Webinars will be recorded for those who are unable to attend the live sessions.

    A reasonable level of computer literacy and internet connection is required to navigate around the user-friendly online environment Canvas.

    Read more at tocal.nsw.edu.au/courses/short-courses/grow

    For more information email Heidi Smith at glenogan@gmail.com or to Register go to HERE

 Join the program that’s transforming the way NSW farmers do business!

The Farm Business Coaching Program offers subsidised access to one-on-one professional business coaching. With support from your coach, you’ll identify the opportunities within your farm business and set and achieve goals that build long term viability and resilience.

The coaching program has supported hundreds of NSW farmers to plan for the future. Whether you’re new to farming and unsure of where to start, or a generational farmer looking to change the way you do business, Farm Business Coaching is for you.

Registrations are now open with next round commencing in February/March. Register your interest today! FBRP Business Registration

For more information, or to talk about the program more, please contact the FBRP team at farmbusiness@dpird.nsw.gov.au or phone Melissa Bowman on 0457 467 973.

(Note, this is not accredited training) Closing date for your Expression Interest is 1 February 2025

What do you get from the program?

• Personalised one-one-one coaching with an accredited business coach

• Customised business plan tailored to your farm

• Bank Ready Cash flow/budget

• New skills and techniques to build your own personal resilience, help you harness opportunities and be equipped to deal with challenges.

• Improved confidence in making business decisions and managing farm risk.

• Flexible delivery to ensure that learning and support is available no matter where you are

2025 General Jeffery Soil Health Award. Nominations have opened for this prestigious national award that recognises the work of people who care about soil health and who are educating or inspiring others.

Do you know someone who is a champion of soil health – An educator? A farmer, A self-confessed soil guru!!! Nominate them before 31 March 2025 for the General Jeffery Soil Health Award.  The winner will receive $20,000 (ex GST) to continue their work in soil health. Read more HERE

For the most up-to-date information regarding funding opportunities in our region contact your local Rural Financial Counselling Service

Jessica Brown - Rural Financial Counsellor 311A Grey Street; PO Box 737 Glen Innes NSW 2370 02 6732 3325 / 0419 851 264 jessica@rfcsnr.org.au