Leadership fund launched for dairy women

Dairy Women’s Network members have until the end of January to apply for a new $50,000 scholarship fund launched to develop their leadership skills.

Jules Benton.

The network has partnered with vet diagnostic equipment supplier IDEXX to create the fund, and successful recipients will be announced in February.

This initiative will award scholarship/s up to a total of $10,000 per year, over five years.

The fund’s total commitment of $50,000 will create sustained impact by enabling women members of DWN to access leadership training, courses, conferences, and mentorship programs, the organisation says.

“DWN is thrilled to partner with IDEXX on this meaningful initiative,” says CEO Jules Benton.

“We know that leadership capability among women is not lacking — it’s the opportunities and resources that often are. This fund helps bridge that gap.”

As well as funding leadership training, the scholarship will strengthen networks and support structures for successful applicants, positioning them for success in governance and management roles within the sector.

Christopher Lambeth, commercial leader, IDEXX Australia and New Zealand, says his company is passionate about supporting people who help shape the future of farming.

“Partnering with Dairy Women’s Network to launch this scholarship fund is especially meaningful, it helps open doors for women in the dairy sector to step into leadership roles and make their mark.”