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2007Phillip Aggenbach

Vanessa Baughurst

Teri Bennet-Meyer

Michelle Bradley

Robert Croxford

Paul Culpan

Bruce Cumming

Martina Cusack

Mark DePaola

Ross Fichera

Joanna Foulkes

Leslie Goudie

Ross Hill

Annette Jakob

Adam Kitungano

Michelle Luscombe

Ewan McDonald

Ryan McGowan

Edward McGregor

John Moore

Graeme Sinclair

Ron Sneddon

Rachael Spokes

Iwan Van Den Berg

Susan Wearden

Ahmet Yildirim

2008Natalie Akers

Christine Anderson

Evelyn Anderson

Diane Bewicke

Jonathon Bibby

Jackie Bingham

Ian Christoe

Chris Collins

Tim Cosgriff

Emma Dalton

Nikala Dixon

Cindy Doherty

Ray Farrell

Bruce Gill

Nadia Godfrey

Alex Marshall

Joanne McGregor

Scott Morath

Jean Marie Mupenda

Howard G Myers

Steven Nash

Eril Rathjen

Anne Trickey

Kate Montgomery

Tom Wallis

Markus Weiser

2010Mark Brown

Will Dalgliesh

Erica Featherstone

Colleen Furlanetto

Kevin Gould

David Gullick

David Harcoan

Caroline Harlow

Tracey Harper

Michael Hatton

Lisa Hawken

Jane Jenkins

Craig Kappes

Jason Kelly

Mary-Ann Lineham

Kellie Marsters

Sueanne McCumstie

Deo Musafiri

Cynitha Oritz-Gorry

Craig Reynolds

Anne Robinson

Kim Scott

Ingrid Stava

Michael Villani

James Walshe

Michael Welk

2009Stephen Banfield

Matt Barden

Kim Bennetts

Richard Bryce

Derrick Bwihambi

Barry Carter

Briony Harper

Steve Kerwin

Warwick Long

Julie Marshall

Angela McLeod

Chris Mercier

Carla Miles

Sarah Parker

Greg Pell

Doreen Power

Sharon Prendergast

Nick Raleigh

Rashidi Sumaili

Tracy Taylor

Mary-Jane Taylor

Mark Turner

Heidi Vestergaard

2012Khaluf Alsalim

Sophie Atkin

Karen Brisbane

Wendy Buck

Michelle Collins

Jessica Davison

James Dillon

Stuart Harris

Anna Janson

Liz Mann

Lynne McGregor-Carroll

Lisa McIlfatrick

Trevor McKay

Catherine McKenna

Amanda McRoy

Zara Milenkovic

Anne O’Connor

Ali Piper

Jacki Tomlinson

Kellie Vise

Corey Walker

Raymond Warren

Maree Woodhouse

2011Mark Banting

Debra Bourne

Ian Carkeek

Jim Cosgriff

Simon Cowan

Dianne Doyle

Debra Ellis

Glenn Evans

Verity Hayman

Joanne Kinder

Sonja King

Paul Lacy

Daniel Mackrell

Terence McCarthy

Amanda McClaren

Jill Murray

Cynthia Scott

Rosemary Scott

Patrick Storer

Clint Thomas

Thon Thon

Bruce Wehner

Katie Zeller

GOULBURN MURRAY COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FINANCIAL AND

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR SPONSORS FOR THE FAIRLEY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN 2013.

MAJOR SPONSOR REGIONAL PARTNERS

SPONSORSHIP SPONSORS SUPPORTED BY

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP IS THE COURAGE, CREATIVITY AND CAPACITY TO INSPIRE PARTICIPATION, DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES.SIR GUSTAV NOSSAL,

A GREAT AUSTRALIAN

COMMUNITY LEADER,

SCIENTIST, THINKER AND

FORMER AUSTRALIAN

OF THE YEAR. PHOTO COURTESY OF RIVERINE HERALD

The Fairley Leadership Program, the flagship community leadership program in the Goulburn Murray region aspires to develop leaders as ‘catalysts for positive change’ in the region. In this my first year as the Executive Director for the Fairley Leadership Program, there have been challenges and opportunities, but the reward of seeing the journey, growth and change of our cohort over the past eleven months has been a privilege beyond compare.

Our Program’s strength is the ability to bring together people from a range of ages, and sectors to learn and reflect on the regional issues and to hear from local leaders in social, political, economic, health, government, cultural, education, agricultural and environmental sectors. The Cohort members had the opportunity to listen to and engage with over 120 leaders at a local, regional, state and national level.

I would like to thank the cohort for their commitment and trust in the Fairley Leadership journey this year. Of course our Fairley participants could not achieve all that they need to during the year without the support of their employers, family and friends and we gratefully acknowledge their support this year.

The Fairley Leadership Program would not function without the generous support of our sponsors, supporters and guest speakers this year, many of whom donate their time, energy and expertise to help develop our community leaders.

To our hosts, who generously offer their facilities and provide catering for the Fairley Leadership Program Seminar Days, I would like to express our gratitude to you for your ongoing support. Without your support the Fairley Leadership Program would not have had the longevity of the last seventeen years.

I would like to acknowledge the Victorian Government for their support through the Regional Growth Fund and for the support of the Victorian Regional Community Leadership Secretariat, Ms Katrina Baddeley and the nine other Victorian Regional Community Leadership Programs and Leadership Victoria. A special thank you to Chris Kotur and Kim Scanlon, whose guidance and support has been invaluable in my first year as the Executive Director – thank you.

I feel privileged to have worked so closely with this year’s cohort. I am extremely proud of the professional manner in which they conducted themselves, the compassion they showed to both our guest speakers and each other and their willingness to take on a community environmental arts project and make it their own. All these attributes lead me to have the confidence that these remarkable people will have a positive influence on the region in the years to come.

I wish all the 2013 Fairley Leadership Graduates all the very best for the future, and remind you that your community leadership journey does not stop here, you are now a part of the over 450 Fairley Leadership Alumni, known affectionately as Fairley Fellows. As Fairley Fellows I look forward to seeing the impact of your community leadership.

In reflecting on the words you heard at the very start of the year, I encourage all of the 2013 graduates to ‘open your hearts, your minds and your arms’ to the vast opportunities community leadership roles offer you in the future.

Amanda McClarenExecutive Director

IWhen we first gathered with a group of enthusiasts to create a community leadership program in

the Goulburn Valley, some 16 years ago, I remember a number of “wise old heads” saying the program

would survive for a few years and then we would “run out of good candidates.” I often reflect on those

comments - with considerable delight!

Year after year, each and every cohort has added demonstrable value to our community; those of

us who were “in at the beginning” are so very proud of the program participants since 1997. Their

influence, their activity, their fingerprints are everywhere around us – in local and state government,

in our water authorities, on our community boards and sporting clubs, service clubs and fundraising

groups.

Last year, for instance, I made the heartfelt observation that the need for community leadership

had never been greater: the partisan character of our political debate, the feelings of angst and

uncertainty among Australians (despite our relative prosperity and security compared to the rest of

the world) seemed to imply a community which was crying out for reassurance, direction, purpose -

and principled leadership.

And what has occurred in the year since? Two remarkable initiatives: the launch of the Lighthouse

Project, a 20-year program to support early intervention and furnish primary schools with the tools

and support services to address some of the “wicked problems” in our community that have defied

conventional solutions – energised by a board replete with Fairley fellows and driven by the Fairley

Foundation.

Then, the launch of the Committee For Greater Shepparton, a gathering of regional leaders from

the business, agribusiness and institutional sectors of local government, water, health, educational

and community agencies – a formidable alliance sharing the goal of improving the prosperity and

amenity of the regional community. Again, it is heavily populated with Fairley Fellows.

I congratulate the new Fairley Fellows of 2013 – you have become part of a worthwhile endeavour

and I look forward to your contribution to the betterment of our community.

Ross McPhersonPatron

Whilst the 2013 Cohort has been fulfilling their commitment to undertake this year’s program, the

Board has been doing a lot of work behind the scenes to ensure not only that we continue to deliver

a quality course but to secure the long term viability of the program.

To this end Fairley Leadership has entered into partnerships with the La Trobe University Regional

MBA Program in Shepparton and GOTAFE to give our alumni the opportunity to undertake

business management courses. Both these organisations will offer the Fairley Leadership Fellows

course credits for leadership modules, simply because they have completed the program. This is a

testament to the value our community places on the Fairley Leadership Program.

In addition, I and other Board members have participated in various forums such as the Victorian

Regional Community Leadership Programs (VRCLP) Professional Development Days. This has given

us broader exposure to governance training, networking and the potential for sharing resources. To

complement this we also have completed risk management and strategic planning, all fundamentals

of Board responsibilities.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Victorian Government through the Regional

Growth Fund and our regional partners, the City of Greater Shepparton, Goulburn Broken Catchment

Management Authority, Goulburn-Murray Water and Goulburn Valley Water for their commitment to

the Fairley Leadership Program in 2013.

In 2014 the Board will strive to secure future funding, strengthen existing as well as forge new

partnerships and greater community exposure which will consolidate our position in the community

for years to come.

I sincerely thank my fellow Board members who generously give up their free time for Board

meetings and various committees. As a team I feel we have made significant progress into addressing

the challenges that we foresee over the next 2 years. I would like to personally acknowledge and

thank our Executive Director Amanda McClaren and Executive Assistant Tracey Creighton, both of

whom show a level of professionalism, commitment and enthusiasm that give the Board a lot of

encouragement.

To the cohort, it was pointed out at this year’s launch that this is “not a free ride”. You have embarked

on a journey by undertaking the Fairley Program and it now time for you to repay the faith placed

upon you by your family, friends, employers and community. Now is the time to step up to be true

leaders and you will do so knowing you have the support of the entire Fairley Leadership community.

Glenn BewickeChair, Fairley Leadership

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORTPATRON’S REPORT2013 BOARD MEMBERS

Glenn Bewicke (FF’05) Chair

Emma Dalton (FF’08) Deputy Chair

Simon Law Treasurer

Amanda McClaren Executive Director

Suzanna Sheed

Rashidi Sumaili

(FF’09)

Lynne McGregor-Carroll

(FF’12)

James Walshe

(FF’10)

Mary-Jane Taylor

(FF’09)

Joanne McGregor

(FF’08)

YEARBOOK 2013 | 5

SEMINARS

LAUNCH Date Wednesday 6th February 2013

Venue The Connection Shepparton

Sponsor Greater Shepparton City Council

Speaker Vanessa Robinson - Founder of the Chase and Tyler

Foundation

OPENING RETREAT

Dates Friday 15th to Sunday 17th February 2013

Venue Howans Gap Alpine Centre YMCA

Speakers Kim Scanlon, Executive Officer, Alpine Valleys

Community Leadership Program

Chris Kotur, Facilitator, Global Leadership

Glenn Bewicke (FF’05), Chair, Fairley Leadership

John McMorrow, Partner, Leadership Management

Australia (LMA)

Cathy McGowan AO

THE MEDIA - COMMUNICATION IN THE 21ST CENTURYDate Friday 1st March 2013

Venue Shepparton News

Sponsor Shepparton News

Speakers Sgt Jason Kelly (FF’10), Victoria Police

Ross McPherson, Executive Chairman, McPherson

Media Group; Patron of the Fairley Leadership Program

Kristin Favaloro (FF’04), Editor, Shepparton News

Sueanne McCumstie (FF’10), Bureau Chief, WIN News

Warwick Long (FF’09), ABC Rural Reporter, ABC

Goulburn Murray

Christine Anderson, Regional Online Editor, McPherson

Media Group

Andrea Horvath, ABC Open Producer

THE POWER OF ART

Date Monday 25th March 2013

Venues Shepparton Art Museum (SAM); Metzke + Allen

Chartered Accountants; Kaiella Gallery, Shepparton

Sponsor Metzke + Allen Chartered Accountants

Speakers Kirsten Paisley, Director, Shepparton Art Gallery

John Lewis, Features Journalist, Shepparton News

Maree Glasson & Sharlene Putman, Greater Shepparton

- ‘Mooving Art’

John Head, Artistic Director, SheppARTon Festival

Angie Russi, Artist & Community Cultural Development

Professional, Shepparton Art Museum & Gallery Kaiela

Tours / Workshops

Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) - Guided Tour of the

the ‘Golden age of colour prints’. Ukiyo-e from the

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Workshop with Angie & Aboriginal Artists at Gallery

Kaiela Inc.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY Date Friday 12th April 2013

Venues GOTAFE Shepparton; Guru Nanak Sikh Temple,

Shepparton; The Carrington

Sponsors GOTAFE Shepparton;

Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District Inc.

Speakers Chris Hazelman, Manager, Ethnic Council of

Shepparton and District Inc.

Balvinder Kaur, Commerical Manager, Multicultural

Education Centre, GOTAFE

Fr Joe Taylor, Parish Priest, St Brendans Catholic Parish,

Shepparton

Azem Elmaz, Owner of Luftiye’s Shish Kebab and

community volunteer

Charles Oguntade, Guest Speaker, Cultural Diversity

Dinner

Lutheran Church Choir

Tours / Workshops

Guru Nanak Sikh Temple - Guided Tour with Malwinder

Pandher (FF’06)

Cultural Diversity Dinner at The Carrington

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Date Monday 29th April 2013

Venues The Regatta Centre, Nagambie; Swettenham Stud,

Nagambie; Mitchelton Winery, Nagambie

Sponsors Shire of Strathbogie; Swettenham Stud;

Mitchelton Winery

Speakers Cr Debra Swan, Mayor, Strathbogie Shire

Jessica Davison (FF’12), Senior Strategic Planner, Hume

Regional Growth Plan

Andrew Ryan, Managing Director, Mitchelton Winery

Tours / Workshops

Swettenham Stud - Guided Tour with Dr John Hurley

Dave Franklin, Manager, Swettenham Stud

CLIMATE CHANGE & WATER IN OUR CATCHMENTDate Friday 10th May 2013

Venue Goulburn-Murray Water, Tatura

Sponsor Goulburn-Murray Water, Tatura

Speakers Gavin Hanlon, Managing Director, Goulburn-Murray

Water

Peter Quinn, Managing Director, Goulburn Valley Water

John Pettigrew, Director, GV Community Energy

Chris Norman (FF’01), CEO, Goulburn Broken Catchment

Management Authority

Tours / Workshops

Site tour with Chris Nicholson, Contracts and

Inspections Officer, Farm Water Program

CARE OF THE VULNERABLEDate Monday 27th May 2013

Venues Primary Care Connect; Billabong Cafe, Shepparton;

Shepparton Sports Stadium; Greater Shepparton

Doyles Road Complex

Sponsors Primary Care Connect; Greater Shepparton City Council

Speakers Daryl Sloan (FF’05), Regional Information and Advocacy

Council (RIAC)

Hamish Fletcher, CEO, Primary Care Connect

Leah Ross (FF’00), Disability Services Manager, Connect GV

Panel Discussion - The Challenges of Life: Lynne

Alexander; Ron Harrison; Peter O’Connor; Naomi Frost

David Cahill (FF’06), Regional Manager - Goulburn

Valley, Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria

Elise McDonald, Senior Manager of Foster Care, Berry Street

Tours / Workshops

Presentation and wheelchair basketball led by David

Harcoan (FF’10), Team Leader, Community Interlink,

Goulburn Valley Health

OUR LEADERS CANBERRADates Tuesday 18th to Friday 21st June 2013

Venues Australian War Memorial; Parliament House, Canberra;

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry;

National Archives of Australia; Murray-Darling Basin

Authority; Australian Institute of Sport; Museum of

Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House;

UNHCR Regional Office, Canberra; National Press Club

Sponsors The Hon. Dr Sharman Stone’s office; Department

of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Murray-Darling

Basin Authority; UNHCR Regional Office, Canberra

Speakers Gary Dawson, Chief Executive, Australian Food and

Grocery Council (AFGC)

Tom Chesson, CEO, National Irrigators’ Council (NIC)

Louise Yaxley, Political Correspondent, ABC Radio News

The Hon. Dr Sharman Stone MP, Member for Murray LP

Gabrielle Cusack, Policy Advisor to The Hon. Simon

Crean MP, Member for Hotham ALP

Lt. Col. Damien McLaughlin

Mr Ken Wyatt AM MP, Member for Hasluck LP; First

indigenous member of the House of Representatives

Ms Anna Bourke MP, Federal Member for Chisholm;

Speaker of the House of Representatives

David Fricker, Director - General, National Archives of

Australia

Ryan Wilson, Director, National Food Plan Taskforce,

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Megan McIntyre, Balance Database, Department of

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Col. David Wainwright, DSC

Russell James, Executive Director Policy and Planning,

Murray-Darling Basin Authority

Megan Lancaster, Director Stakeholder Engagement,


Phil Townsend, Social and Economic Analysis, Murray-

Darling Basin Authority

Tours / Workshops

Australian Institute of Sport - Guided Tour

The Australian War Memorial - Guided Tour

Parliament House - Guided Tour and House of

Representatives Question Time

2013 World Refugee Day Celebration Function with

UNHCR Regional Office Canberra and ACT Community

Services Directorate

National Archives of Australia - Guided Tour

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament

House - Guided Tour; Cabinet-in-Confidence session

Combined Community Leadership Dinner at the

National Press Club

MID YEAR REVIEWDate Friday 5th July 2013

Venues GV Hotel, Shepparton; MB+M Business Solutions,

Shepparton

Sponsor MB+M Business Solutions, Shepparton

Speakers Aidan Coleman, CEO, Bega Cheese

Peter Bicknell, Partner, MB+M Businss Solutions

Mark Banting (FF’11)

Tours / Workshops

Meet the ‘Fairley Leadership Board’ Breakfast

SEMINARS

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SEMINARS SEMINARS

ABORIGINAL LEADERSDate Monday 22nd July 2013

Venue Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative Harmony Centre

Sponsor Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative Harmony Centre

Speakers Shane Charles, Yorta Yorta Nation

Felicia Dean, CEO, Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative

Lee Joachim, Research Manager at Yorta Yorta Nation

Aboriginal Corporation

Leon Saunders, Community Support Officer,

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative

Jackie Walker (FF’08), Business Owner, Young

Indigenous Leader

Phillip Guthrie, Manager, Academy of Sport, Health &

Education (ASHE)

Tours / Workshops

Tour of the Rumbalara Museum House with Luke

Brock, Deputy CEO, Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative

HEALTH AND WELLBEINGDate Friday 9th August 2013

Venues The University of Melbourne - Rural Health Academic

Centre, Shepparton; Natremed, Shepparton

Sponsors The University of Melbourne - Rural Health Academic

Centre, Shepparton; Natremed, Shepparton

Speakers Carmel Johnson, Director GV Health Foundation

Bill Morfis, CEO (Acting), GV Health

Georgia Von Guttner, Manager,

Rural Health Academic Centre

Gregory Munro (FF’99), Naturopath,

Natremed Shepparton

Lisa Bourke, Associate Professor Social Science, Rural

Health Academic Centre

Cameron McGregor, Withdrawal Support Services

co-ordinator, Goulburn Valley Health

Megan Sewell, Medical Student, The University of

Melbourne

Tours / Workshops

Workshop - Participants shadow a member of the

hospital to learn more about our Goulburn Valley

Hospital from the inside

Workshop - Looking after our Own Health & Lunch at

Natremed

EDUCATION AND JOBS Date Monday 26th August 2013

Venue LaTrobe University, Shepparton Campus

Sponsor LaTrobe University, Shepparton Campus

Speakers Dr Elizabeth Lavender, Director, LaTrobe University,

Shepparton Campus

Jim O’Connor (FF’99), The Lighthouse Project

Ms Sarah Ivory, Research Fellow at The University of

Edinburgh Business School

Paul Culpan (FF’07), CEO, GOTAFE Shepparton

Steve Rogers, Principal, Mooroopna Primary School

Tours / Workshops

La Trobe University Campus - Guided Tour

IMPROVING OUR LEADERSHIP SKILLSDate Wednesday 4th September 2013

Venue Worktrainers

Sponsor Worktrainers

Speakers Claire Henderson

Caroline Harlow (FF’10), Manager, Community

Development, Strathbogie Shire Council

Will Kendrew, ABC Open Producer, Goulburn Murray

Region

Sarah Parker (FF’09)

MELBOURNE STUDY TOUR

Dates Thursday 5th to Friday 6th September 2013

Venues Sentencing Advisory Council; Old Treasury Building;

Lentil-As-Anything; Melbourne Markets; Parliament

House; La Trobe University City Campus; Immigration

Museum

Sponsors The Hon Wendy Lovell MP; Leadership Victoria;

La Trobe University, City Campus

Speakers Alan Attwood, Editor, The Big Issue

Jon Faine, Host 774 ABC Melbourne

Andrew Fairley, Chair, Sir Andrew & Lady Fairley

Foundation

Andrew Iles, Director, CBRE, Structured Transactions

and Advisory Services

The Hon. Wendy Lovell MP. Minister for Housing,

Minister for Children and Early Childhood

Development

Richard Dent, Chief Executive, Leadership Victoria

Tours / Workshops

You be the Judge’ interactive session led by Chris Gill,

Education and Online Engagement Co-ordinator,

Sentencing Advisory Council

Parliament of Victoria - Guided Tour

Dinner at Lentil As Anything Inc.

C the Market - Guided tour

Immigration Museum - Self Guided Tour

TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT

Date Friday 20th September 2013

Venue Campaspe Shire Council

Sponsor Campaspe Shire Council

Speakers Mayor of Campaspe, Cr Ian Maddison

Hayden Cock, CEO, C4EM

(Committee for Echuca-Moama)

Wendy Jones, Acting Executive Officer, Goulburn River

Valley Tourism

Tours / Workshops

Wharf Tour / Paddlesteamer Cruise on the PS Pevensey

with Rohan Burgess, Manager of Echuca Paddle

Steamers

AGRICULTURE Date Monday 14th October 2013

Venues Unilever Australia, Tatura; ‘Lenne Orchard’;

‘Glencliffe Dairy’

Sponsors Warialda Beef’; ‘Yapunyah Meadow Grazed Chickens’;

Murchison Wines; Glencliffe Agribusiness

Speakers Daryl Warren, Unit Sourcing Director, Unilever

Allen and Lizette Snaith - Warialda Belted Galloways,

Beef Producer

Jeff Odgers - Dairy

Liz Mann - Tomato Processing

Mary-Jane Taylor - DEPI Research

Liz Waters - GV Food Co-op

Jamie Ramage - Prime Lamb Producer

Tours / Workshops

Tour of Unilever Australia

Tour of ‘Glencliffe’ Agribusiness dairy farm

A GREAT LEADER’S COURAGE TO FULFILL HIS VISION COMES FROM PASSION, NOT POSITION. JOHN MAXWELL

YEARBOOK 2013 | 9

SEMINARS PROGRAM GRADUATES

Place of residence

Kialla

Job title/role

Associate Lecturer, Academic Language and

Learning

Organisation

La Trobe University, Shepparton Campus

Sponsor

La Trobe University

Current Community Involvement

Rotary Club of Mooroopna (partner of

Rotarian), Friends of the Goulburn Valley

Regional Library, Friends of the Shepparton

Art Museum, Goulburn Valley Environment

Group

Future Goals and Plans

With a subscription to the ‘Women on

Boards’ initiative sponsored by La Trobe, I

receive regular emails of board vacancies

and attend network events by video

conference. A recent discussion on

pathways to directorship has encouraged

me to consider future board participation.

Inspiration, Change and Motivation

Personal stories from inspirational leaders,

their intelligence and positive engagement

with our group have been a highlight for

me. I have also learnt much more about

the community I live in; Sikh Temple,

new irrigation methods, historic house at

Rumbalara, kitchen operation at Goulburn

Valley Health. The Canberra visit also

provided opportunities that couldn’t be

had outside this program; meeting Anna

Bourke MP, Speaker of the Australian House

of Representatives and Assistant Treasurer,

Senator The Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO and

Place of residence

Kirwan’s Bridge

Job title/role

Marketing & Communications Manager

Organisation

The Work Group (Consisting of Worktrainers,

GAME Traffic & Contracting and Recruitment

Select)

Sponsor

The Work Group


Active member of the Murchison Primary

School Parent’s Club.


Continuing as an active participant within

my children’s school community as they

move through their education. However, as

my family commitments decrease I hope to

find a voluntary role within an organisation

that I am passionate about and reflects my

own values and vision for the area and who

will benefit from my experience and skills.


The Fairley program has consolidated and

broadened my knowledge of the

Goulburn Valley. My understanding of the

complex challenges and issues facing the

region has been greatly enhanced.

It has been inspirational to meet the local

leaders who are working to overcome these

challenges and securing a positive future for

all in this area.

My Passion

My family is my number one passion. Their

best interests are at the core of all my

decisions and community involvement.

IRIS AMBROSE KYM BAILEY

attending functions at United Nations High

Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) and the

National Press Club.

My Passion

Easing the transition to university study

of mature age students who take the

opportunity to pursue regional higher

education.

Most Inspirational Speaker

Cathy McGowan AO, now standing as an

independent for the seat of Indi. Her topic

of “bloom where you are planted” was an

inspiring talk about contributing to your

community just as we began this program

and has resonated ever since while listening

to other local leaders.

Key Take-Away Message

Learning from other’s leadership journeys

can also lead to action in our own

aspirations.

My goal following Fairley

My goal for next year is to either join an

active community group or to stand for a

board position.

Leadership Quote

“Never doubt that a small group of

thoughtful, concerned citizens can change

the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that

ever has.” - Margaret Mead.

Additionally working for an organisation

whose values reflect my own and has a

positive impact on the local community.


Peter Bicknell, Partner, MB + M Business

Solutions. I really appreciated Peter’s

honesty and straight forward advice. He

is a local leader who has made a positive

contribution to the community by following

his heart and passions.


Stay above the Line; Family should always

come first; Get involved in causes you are

passionate about and get out when you lose

the passion; You have to first dream it before

you can do it; It is OK to say no.


Having recently stepped into a management

position, I would like to concentrate on

consolidating this role over the next 12

months and I imagine I will draw on much of

what I have learnt over the past 12 months

to assist me achieve this to great success.

Leadership Quote

“You make a living by what you get; you

make a life by what you give.” – Winston

Churchill.

LITTLE TOWNS, BIG IDEASDate Friday 25th October 2013

Venue “The Parish”, Violet Town

Sponsor Violet Town Action Committee

Speakers Howard Myers (FF’08)

Cr Patrick Storer (FF’11), Shire of Strathbogie

Bruce Cummings (FF’07), Chair, Violet Town Action Group

Tours / Workshops

Tour of Violet Town community projects

Tour of Winton Wetlands

GET ON BOARDDate Friday 8th November 2013

Venue The Connection, Shepparton

Speakers Lisa McKenzie (FF’97), CEO, The Community Fund

Goulburn Valley

David McKenzie, Chair Committee for Shepparton

Jeanette Powell MP, Minister for Local Government

Colleen Furlanetto, Deputy Mayor Strathbogie Shire

CLOSING RETREATDates Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th November 2013

Venue Camp Jungai, Rubicon, Victoria

Speakers Chris Kotur, Facilitator, Global Leadership Foundation

Glenn Bewicke (FF’05), Chair, Fairley Leadership

Matt Pfahlert

Jemima Richards, Firefoxes

GRADUATIONDate Thursday 28th November 2013

Venue GV Hotel, Shepparton

Sponsors Shepparton News; SPC Ardmona; Sampson Trust;

Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM)

Speaker Adam Elliot, Academy Award winning animator

NEVER DOUBT THAT A SMALL GROUP OF THOUGHTFUL,

CONCERNED CITIZENS CAN

CHANGE WORLD. INDEED IT IS THE

ONLY THING THAT EVER HAS.

MARGARET MEAD

YEARBOOK 2013 | 11

PROGRAM GRADUATES PROGRAM GRADUATES

Place of residence

Euroa

Job title/role

Self-employed

Organisation

Mulberry Consulting

Sponsor

Self-funded


Starting up a Euroa Young Farmers Group

with a ball as first event.


I have started a young farmers group for

Euroa because I believe there is a need to

support young people in small towns. I want

to start more projects that work with young

people in their 20’s to 40’s in small towns in

agriculture as well as young professionals.


Focus and persistence is the key to achieving

goals. I have been inspired by the life

stories of successful people in our local

communities and I believe that if they can

achieve personal, community and business

goals then I can too. Being part of a diverse

cohort has also given me some very different

perspectives on local issues and that is a

fantastic eye opener.

My Passion

I love the agriculture industry and I am

driven to find better ways to promote this

diverse and fundamental industry to the

boarder community and urban dwellers as

I believe it is important to understand how

the food that we eat every day is produced.

RENATA CUMMING


Cathy McGowan AO, Member for Indi. She

made me re-think my opinions on so many

agricultural issues and I now question ideas

more and think things through. Nothing is

black and white.


Asking yourself quality questions lead to a

quality life.


Get clear on my mission for the Agriculture

Industry, set goals and start working on

achieving those goals.

Leadership Quote

Leadership quote from Ken Wyatt AM, MP

in relation to having a different personal

opinion to that of the political party “Grapple

with decisions but play with the team.”

Place of residence

Murchison

Job title/role

Trainer & Assessor

Organisation

GOTAFE, Seymour

Sponsor

GOTAFE, Seymour


Murchison Primary School Parent’s & Friends

Committee Member, Nagambie Sailing Club,

Connor’s Circle of Support


Give my energy, time and personal

dedication to a worthy cause.


Fairley’s inspired me to have the courage

to challenge myself and to be brave in

all aspects of life including; personal,

professional and community work.

My Passion

Think global, act local; Happiness with the

family; Fitness.


Inspiration comes in many forms, the quality

of speakers who presented to our cohort

was high and to single out one is far too

difficult. Their personal and professional

stories resonated and influence my future

action; certain words, phases or stories help

guide my future path.


Always live above the line. Be brave.

SONJA DALGLEISH


To find a career that suits my skills. Continue

to learn, study and grow.

Leadership Quote

“Before you are a leader, success is all about

growing yourself. When you become a

leader, success is all about growing others.”

- Jack Welch.

Place of residence

Shepparton

Job title/role

Agronomist

Organisation

Netafim

Sponsor

Ken Sampson Memorial Scholarship /

Goulburn Broken CMA


Latrobe University Regional Advisory Board,

Alpine Club of Victoria, Water Technology

Cluster


I intend to become involved in the

Committee for Greater Shepparton. I plan to

be more involved with the Goulburn Broken

Catchment Management Authority, and

help bridge the gap between sustainable

agriculture and environmental concerns.


The dynamic that occurs when 24 people

who have had little contact with each other

are thrown together in an environment

such as Fairley Leadership is a very exciting

experience. You can see yourself change and

see yourself through the eyes of others in

a way that you don’t in day-to-day life. This

and the guest speakers input cause you to

re-evaluate what is possible, and where you

can focus your energies for the benefit of the

wider community.

My Passion

Big ideas. The canvassing of different,

large scale & long term ideas based on

experiences of other places and thoughts

SAM BIRRELL

and writings of those who approach

subjects with intellectual vigour. If we can

have discussions based on this we can move

our community forward.


Assistant Treasurer, Senator The Hon Arthur

Sinodinos AO. He gave real leadership

lessons – on honesty and authenticity. He is

an inspiring politician who is a great thinker,

and considerer of issues (as opposed to

those who are totally party political).


It is essential to consider issues from

all angles, and you will be much more

influential if there is personal honesty and

integrity to your argument.


To move on with life, but push to apply the

big ideas to the future of the Shepparton

community. I intend to pick a few channels

and focus on these for a pre-set period of

time.

Leadership Quote

“Leaders who are in touch generally are not

leading. If you are in touch with the lowest

common denominator, or the denominator,

you are following.” - Paul Keating (Australian

PM 1991-1996).

Place of residence

Shepparton

Job title/role

Program & Services Co-ordinator

Organisation

Greater Shepparton City Council

Sponsor



Shepparton Triathlon Club - President,

Shepparton Triathlon Club- Race Committee,

Bourchier St Netball Club-Treasurer, Netball/

Basketball coach, Netball Umpire


Continue to follow my passion of healthy

living through my involvement with sport

and recreation groups.


Fairley has inspired me to concentrate on

one or two community involvements and do

them well rather than try to spread myself

too thin. Pick something I am passionate

about and do it really well.

My Passion

My passion is sport and an active lifestyle.

An active community is my vision for the

future. I would love to see more people

in Shepparton walking or riding to work/

school/the shops.


Lieutenant Colonel David Wainwright

was truly inspirational. He has such life

experiences but is so down to earth. He was

a very humble leader and gave us some

wonderful leadership messages.

STACEY COLE


I have learnt so much about the Goulburn

Valley region during Fairley 2013 and I

have had the opportunity to listen to some

inspirational people who are true leaders in

our community.


I would like to find a board position with

a community group involved with health/

sport/active living.

Leadership Quote

“Obstacles are those frightful things you

see when you take your eyes off your goal”

- Henry Ford.

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PROGRAM GRADUATES

Place of residence

Murchison

Job title/role

Access and Inclusion Officer

Organisation


Sponsor



Life Member Murchison Tennis Club,

Murchison Primary School Council Board

Member , Red Cross (Blood donor) and

collector every March (since 2001),

Murchison Football/Netball Club, Moove

it in Murch Fun Run Organiser/Committee

Member (since 2005)


I wish to continue with my education and

work towards obtaining a degree. I am

also interested in continuing my work with

raising awareness and improving access for

people living with a disability. My priority is

to educate my four children and give them

the required foundations to move forward

in their lives.


My greatest inspiration, change and

motivation came from the other participants

when they shared in their ‘about me.’

Watching their confidence and leadership

grow throughout the year changed the way

I look at things. Fairley has given me more

motivation to ‘step up,’ believe in myself and

get out of my comfort zone.

My Passion

Firstly, I am very passionate about my

children. I believe as a community, we need

to invest in our children as they are the

LOUISE DWYER

future. I am also passionate about ensuring

all people have equal opportunities to

participate in life.


I was very inspired by Cameron McGregor

(Drug and Alcohol Counsellor). He didn’t

see himself as a leader; however, it was

obvious that to many he is. He changes lives

of people for the better on a daily basis. He

truly is an inspiration and I take my hat off

to him.


Leadership begins in your own backyard. If

I want my children to be the best they can

be, I need to lead by example and prove that

age (even motherhood!), is no barrier.


My goal for 2014 and onwards is to not miss

an opportunity. Continue with educational

opportunities which may arise. Stay in

contact with my cohort and continue to

learn from them, share experiences and

knowledge.

Leadership Quote

“If you want to make the world a better

place, take a look at yourself and make a

change” – Michael Jackson (Man in the

Mirror).

Place of residence

Kinglake

Job title/role

Community Development Officer

Organisation

Kinglake Ranges Foundation

Sponsor

FRRR – Foundation for Rural and Regional

Renewal


R.O.L.E. Foundation Australia, Kinglake

Ranges Neighbourhood House, Standby

Response Advisory Committee, Rivers and

Ranges CLP Advisory Committee


My future plans are to continue my

humanitarian work in South East Asia

with R.O.L.E. Foundation to empower

disadvantaged communities through

education and training.


Fairley has inspired to realise my potential.

The exposure to a great line up of great

leaders and listening to their stories and

leadership journey, I now understand that

more than ever that with passion and

commitment I can achieve anything. More

importantly I have learnt more from my

fellow Fairley family than I ever imagined

possible.

My Passion

Helping people and communities achieve

their passion and fulfil their dreams.


Wow! Choosing just one is difficult as many

of the speakers inspired me for different

MICHELLE DUNSCOMBE

reasons. Cathy McGowan AO, Member

for Indi and Chris Kotur, Facilitator at the

opening retreat certainly hit the mark. Azem

Elmaz, Local Community Member and

Restaurant Proprieter was truly inspiring. His

passion for community was powerful.


Follow your passion and lead with your

heart. Always be authentic.


My goal for 2014 is to further develop

my humanitarian work in South East

Asia to empower women and work with

communities to encourage sustainable

living.

Leadership Quote

“If you always do what you’ve always done,

you’ll always get what you’ve always got.”

Henry Ford (1863-1947), American founder

of the Ford Motor Company.

Place of residence

Shepparton

Job title/role

Director

Organisation

A & A Painting and Decorating

Sponsor

Self-funded


Member of the Shepparton Rotary Club,

Member of the Murray 250 Club, Member of

the Shepparton Branch of the Liberal Party


My future goals are to successfully become a

Councillor for the City of Greater Shepparton

and to one day enter Federal politics. For

now my goal is to learn my new job in real

estate.


Fairley Leadership has inspired me in many

ways from the many wonderful guest

speakers with their great stories of life and

leadership, to all the people in our cohort

and their inspirational stories. This has given

me courage to step out of my comfort zone

and take on a new role as a Sales Executive

with Chilcott Real Estate.

My Passion

My passion is to continue to serve the

community through my involvement in the

Shepparton Rotary Club and to one day

serve the community as a Councillor for the

City of Greater Shepparton.


On our Canberra trip we had the privilege

to listen to Lieutenant Colonel David

ADRIAN FALSETTA

Wainwright. His role as Commanding Officer

of the Reconstruction Task Force in Southern

Afghanistan and his views of life in general

resonated well with me.


A key take away message for me is to have

passion, resilience, and compassion, three

key words that are the fundamentals of life.


My goal for the remaining of this year is to

complete my Cert IV to achieve my Agents

Representative Licence so I can enjoy my

transition into a new career.

Leadership Quote

“Outstanding leaders go out of their way to

boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If

people believe in themselves, it’s amazing

what they can accomplish.” - Sam Walton.

Place of residence

Nagambie

Job title/role

Logistics (Store person)

Organisation

Transfield Services Limited

Sponsor

Self-funded


Nagambie & District Community Emergency

Response Team (Active Team Member,

Nagambie On Water Festival Committee

(Secretary/Event Co-ordinator “Walk On

Water 2014”), Nagambie Football Netball

Club – Head Sports Trainer, Nagambie

Rowing Club – Social rowing


Next year I am studying a degree in Nursing.

My long term goal is to work in International

Aid. Closer to home my Degree will focus

on Remote and Indigenous Nursing. I also

plan to continue volunteering in my own

Community in Nagambie.


I am inspired by so many people. The

Fairley Cohort of 2013 has been amazing.

Throughout 2013 I have felt myself grow in

confidence and stature. Fairley Leadership

and its inspirational speakers have led this

change. This combined with a real interest

in self growth have diminished previous

self-imposed limitations. Fairley Leadership

has given me the tools and confidence to

complete and continue on with these goals.

It has inspired me to be the “best I can be.”

SHAN JAUDZEMIS

My Passion

I am passionate about making positive

change. From educating myself to assisting

others reach their own potential I feel my

journey is and has always been to help

others.


We have had so many amazing speakers

it’s really hard to pinpoint just one speaker.

Rarely did a speaker not make an impact

on me in some way or form. In saying that

as a current Army Reserve member the

amazing leadership journey of Lieutenant

Colonel David Wainwight blew me away and

made me proud to be Australian and part of

Australia’s Defence Force.


Be authentic and be true to yourself; Follow

your passions. Live for today as tomorrow

never comes; And my all time favourite -

“You are the brand.”


I plan to continue educating myself

beginning with the Nursing Degree. I

plan to follow my passions and apply for

a position with Aid Agency RedR Australia

and whilst studying focus on my local

community volunteer roles including CERT,

Nagambie On Water Festival and as a trainer

at the Nagambie Football Netball Club.

Leadership Quote

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss,

you’ll land among the stars.” Les Brown

(1912-2001).

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Place of residence

Shepparton

Job title/role

Midwife

Organisation

Goulburn Valley Health

Sponsor

Self-funded


Family Care –Postnatal Depression Support,

Small Miracles Foundation - volunteer

telephone Counselling


I plan to extend my volunteer support from

individuals to groups, helping to support

people through difficult times.


During the ‘Fairley Leadership’ experience

I have been exposed to, and inspired

by ordinary people doing extraordinary

things. This along with the respect and

encouragement from the cohort, have

been affirming in increasing my self-

confidence. As a consequence I now

believe I can extend my volunteer work

from one-to-one to groups.

My Passion

Making a difference in the world. To use my

life experiences to help fast track individuals

through difficult times.


Lieutenant Colonel David Wainwright is

a man of position and authority yet he

was prepared to learn from and trust his

subordinates. He supported them and

nurtured their leadership potential and

exhibited the utmost respect for them.

BERYL O’CONNOR


Know your people, support your people,

Identify people with skills or values despite

rank or seniority.


Study for a Diploma in Counselling.

Leadership Quote

“The humanity of leaders is best revealed in

how well they treat people from whom they

cannot benefit” - Author Unknown.

“Whatever you are, be a good one” -

Abraham Lincoln.

Place of residence

Undera

Job title/role

Owner/Manager

Organisation

Glencliffe Agribusiness

Sponsor

The Geoffrey Gardiner Dairy Foundation


Illawarra Cattle Society of Australia –

Victorian Branch Secretary & Treasurer,

Australian Red Breed Sire Selection

Committee Member, Undera Country Fire

Authority: Member & Communications

Officer, Dairy Industry Advocate – Cows

Create Careers


I will continue to grow and develop

my leadership skills, thereby improving

the contributions I make in my various

community and industry roles. I will seek to

contribute with quality rather than quantity,

creating a strong, vibrant future in the dairy

industry.


Developed greater understanding of my

community and region, the various sectors

and people who contribute to what the

Goulburn Valley is today. I have a different

perspective and world view on the various

challenges we all face. I better understand

the people who live in my community.

My Passion

A strong vibrant dairy industry that is valued

and respected as it contributes to the

growing dynamic regional centre known as

the Goulburn Valley.

RAYMOND PARKER


Lieutenant Colonel David Wainwright: The

Colonel demonstrates a style of leadership I

aspire to. He collaborates with his team and

peers, trusting his team members in their

roles, even when they had to make critical

judgements upon which he based decisions

that saved lives.


Leadership is about the roles that people

have. Reward and recognise and promote

people, show compassion in all that you do.


Continue in the community and industry

roles I am currently engaged in. Improve

my performance in these roles by using the

skills and knowledge I have obtained to

facilitate opportunities for others to develop

and grow.

Leadership Quote

“He who fails to plan is planning to fail.” –

Winston Churchill.

Place of residence

Echuca/Moama

Job title/role

Disability Co-ordinator

Organisation

Community Living & Respite Services Inc.

Sponsor

Self-funded


Red Cross Saturday Supervisor – Retail

Outlet, Echuca Farmers Market – Committee

Member, Echuca Animal Rescue – President,

Wildlife Victoria Rescue – 24/7, Collection of

First Aid supplies for East Timor and for other

less fortunate countries.


My future goals and plans are to commence

a welfare check service for the aged and

vulnerable within our community through

Red Cross Echuca. I believe that this is

achievable and will benefit the community.


The Fairley Leadership program has inspired

me with confidence and determination to

actually take the next step, take risks and

give things a go! Never doubt the power

of one!

My Passion

My passions are many; people, dance,

music, food, animals, gardening, community

and our environment. I find that there is a

connection and passion within all people

that brings us together. Through food,

music activities and passionate interests,

like minded people are brought together

to achieve great outcomes within the

community.

SUZANNE PORTELLI


This was an incredibly difficult choice as I

had many speakers that have inspired me

on this journey of a lifetime. Chris Kotur,

Facilitator resonated with me and from the

opening retreat I have lived by her pearls of

wisdom ever since.


This is my line of choice. (Chris Kotur) and

I choose above the line each and every

day in my words and actions. Sometimes a

challenge for me and I will continue to live

by this valuable message. Don’t sweat small

stuff!


My goal after this incredible year will be

to take all of this amazing new found

knowledge and put it into action. I will

continue with my current roles and look

forward to challenging new adventures. I

would like to personally thanks the Fairley

Leadership Foundation for this incredible

opportunity to participate in a once in a

lifetime program.

Leadership Quote

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but

rather the judgement that something else

is more important than fear.” – James Neill

Hollingworth.

Place of residence

Baddaginnie

Job title/role

Manager

Organisation

Violet Town Concrete Industries

Sponsor

Violet Town Action Group (VTAG)


Boho Fire Brigade , Violet Town Football /

Netball Club


Continue to support the local Violet Town

community and step up where needed.


The people I have met have inspired me

with their heartfelt stories and messages

they have delivered.

My Passion

I wish I had a true passion apart from my

children and grandchildren. I envy those

whose work is both their hobby and passion.


Lieutenant Colonel David Wainwright: I

thought he was inspirational, a leader of

men who knew how to get the most out of

people and when to challenge authority for

the better.


Don’t back down on your beliefs especially

when you have the backing of your team.


Whilst I have no set goal at the moment, I

would definitely like to challenge myself and

look for opportunities to expand my skills

WARREN ROSS

and make use of my new found knowledge

from the Fairley Leadership Program.

Leadership Quote

“You must get done what you say you are

going to do.” – 2013 Fairley Leadership.

“Be there when it gets hard, don’t miss an

opportunity.” – 2013 Fairley Leadership.

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Place of residence

Beveridge, in Mitchell Shire

Job title/role

Treasurer

Organisation

Autism Behavioural Intervention Association

Sponsor

FRRR – Foundation for Rural and Regional

Renewal


Autism Behavioural Intervention Association,

Autism & Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA),

Parent Support Network, Birralee Gymnastics

Wallan, Carer’s Coffee Club


Through the Autism Behavioural

Intervention Association I wish to take

behavioural intervention into regional

Victoria to make it as accessible there

as it is in Melbourne, make behavioural

intervention available in schools; and create

opportunities to extend the application of

behavioural intervention in children’s sport.


Fairley has shown me that I already have a

set of skills that are waiting to be used. It

has taught me to respect and value my

experiences as a worthy contribution to the

issues I am passionate about. I feel that I

have the confidence to speak up and not to

stand back.

My Passion

I am passionate about the provision of high

quality information regarding evidenced-

based early intervention for children with

autism spectrum disorders and challenging

BROOKE RUDD

the barriers which limit access to effective

services in regional Victoria.


I was most inspired by Steve Rogers,

Principal of Mooroopna Primary School who

spoke of his vision for the children of his

school and the opportunity to impact their

lives and change their future.


Leadership is far more about asking a

question than providing an answer.


To connect as a newcomer with my

local community and to support the

establishment of the Rivers and Ranges

Community Leadership Program. Continue

to develop grassroots leadership skills and

to use these skills in advancing my passion

for the evidence based treatment of Autism

spectrum disorders. Also to connect with

other rural and regional ABA families.

Leadership Quote

“Never doubt that a small group of

thoughtful, committed citizens can change

the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that

ever has.” - Margaret Mead.

Place of residence

Coomboona

Job title/role

River Connect Education Project Officer

Organisation


Sponsor



Mooroopna Blue Light Disco, Undera

Landcare Group, People Supporting People

Community BBQ, Vision Australia Radio


I would like to be involved in starting up a

small acreage / equine landcare group in

Greater Shepparton aimed at educating

those with non-farming backgrounds on

sustainable practises and caring for the

natural environment. I am motivated to help

people live a more sustainable lifestyle and

to think about where their food comes from.


The Fairley Leadership program has inspired

me to reach for my goals. Everything

happens for a reason, make the most of the

situation you’re in. I feel motivated to take

notice of what’s going on around me, to

stand up for what is right and to be a voice

in the community through community

consultation, committee / volunteer roles

and through my workplace.

My Passion

Animals / pets and horses, my family,

sustainable living practises, health and

wellbeing and community participation.

BONNY SCHNORRENBERG


Peter Bicknell, Partner from MB + M Business

Solutions was very inspiring. Such a lovely

man with a powerful message - very easy to

listen to.


Leaders are ordinary people, the difference

is they have a vision and take people with

them. We can’t change others, just model

the right behaviour; and two jobs done well

are better than ten half-hearted.


I would like to further my education focusing

on either a Graduate Diploma in Education

or a Diploma in Organic Farming.

Leadership Quote

“Carpe Diem” (seize the day) – Quintus

Horatius Flaccus “Horace” (65 BC – 8 BC).

“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day;

teach him how to fish and you feed him for a

life time.” – Anne Ritchie 1885.

Place of residence

Tatura

Job title/role

Work’s & Water Quality Co-ordinator

Organisation

Goulburn Valley Water

Sponsor



Water Industry Operators Association


In the future I would like to become a more

active member of my local community

by re-joining the Country Fire Authority

and taking an active role in local sporting

clubs.


This year’s Fairley journey has pushed me

out of my comfort zone at times and has

challenged my ideas and knowledge of

numerous issues and topics facing our

region. The cohort has helped maintain

my motivation towards the year with their

continual support and encouragement.

As a result of this I feel my self-confidence

has increased in situations that would have

previously caused me a lot of stress.

My Passion

My passion is my family and friends who

I love to spend all my free time with. My

professional passion is the water industry

and providing safe, reliable drinking water to

my community.

CHRIS SPOKES


Lieutenant Colonel David Wainwright, his

compassion, dedication and philosophy

on leadership I will carry with me for a long

time. It was an honor to hear about his

story and journey into leadership roles, his

pride in the Australian military, the men and

women that served under him, was plain for

all to see.


Never be afraid to give anything ago, don’t

be afraid to make mistakes but ensure that

you learn from them.


My goal for 2014 is to implement the

lessons that I have learnt through my Fairley

journey into my day to day leadership role

at Goulburn Valley Water and to become a

more active member of my local community.

Leadership Quote

“It is better to lead from behind and to

put others in front, especially when you

celebrate victory when nice things occur.

You take the front line when there is danger.

Then people will appreciate your leadership”.

- Nelson Mandela.

Place of residence

Shepparton

Job title/role

Founder

Organisation

Sa’daat Foundation

Sponsor

Sponsored


Sa’daat Foundation – Founder


Develop unique programs to involve and

integrate the wider Islamic community

through cultural, social and educational

activities; and enlighten the broader

community through cultural programs to

build healthy communities in the Hume

region for a vibrant, sustainable and

multicultural Australia.


It has made my vision stronger, and has

boosted my confidence to pursue my

passion. A few of the speakers who shared

their life experiences was very inspirational

and has motivated me to do more.

My Passion

To make a real difference in the community

by supporting and helping the various

ethnic groups within the Islamic community

to unite and integrate with the broader

community to promote social cohesion.


Definitely Andrew Fairley, Chair, Sir Andrew

& Lady Fairley Foundation. His talk was

heartfelt and his passion and commitment

were truly inspirational and touching. His

IMRAN SYED

emotional attachment to Shepparton and

his desire for this region to prosper was very

moving.


Always have a clear vision in a way that

everyone understands; Integrity and

candour in dealing not only with the

team, employees and investors but also

every person you meet; and treating your

community fairly with that same degree of

integrity, is to me the real key to leadership;

Also, remember that there’s always much to

be learned, even when you least expect it.


I would like to complete my Masters in

Health Administration. Develop strategies

for a sustainable Sa’daat Foundation and

to expand the networking and build

partnerships with community organisations.

Leadership Quote

“Don’t be afraid to stand for what you

believe in, even if you stand alone.”

– Unknown Author.

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Place of residence

Shepparton

Job title/role

Budgeting & Forecasting Analyst

Organisation

Goulburn-Murray Water

Sponsor



Member of CPA Australia, Alumni Member

Deakin University, Shepparton Netball Club,

Shepparton Touch Association


Participating in the Fairley Leadership

Program has encouraged me to participate

in more community events. I am looking

to get involved in more volunteer work and

committees.


The Fairley Leadership Program has inspired

me to be more involved in shaping the

future of our local community. It has

highlight that there are many ways to

contribute, no matter how small it is, every

little bit counts towards the success of your

local community.

My Passion

‘Life is short. If there was ever a moment to

follow your passion and do something that

matters to you, that moment is now.’


Lieutenant Colonel David Wainwright: An

inspirational leader on so many levels.


To be an influential leader within the

community you must have courage and

KATIE THORN

inspire others. You need to take people

with you on your journey and the most

importantly a leader always acts in line with

their core values.


To continue to develop as an inspiring

leader, do more volunteer work with

charities and really make a difference to

people lives and the local community.

Leadership Quote

“Leaders have courage and inspire others.”

– Anonymous.

Place of residence

Kialla

Job title/role

Trainer/Educator

Organisation

GOTAFE Shepparton

Sponsor

GOTAFE Shepparton


Local businesses and Wanganui Park

Secondary College through my role as a

trainer


Training and mentoring educators in Best

Practice; Becoming involved in policy and

teaching practicum development in the

field of education; Completing my Masters in

Education and Business; Becoming a training

/ education consultant.


Fairley Leadership has given me a chance to

reflect and cast a new vision for my Career.

Having my confidence built from seeing

people in the roles I would like to be in but

also going “I can do that”. I would like to do

that. To pursue that goal and in the process

you are showing leadership in reaching that

horizon.

My Passion

To encourage and equip people to go to the

next level in their lives.


Lieutenant Colonel David Wainwright

because he has put his life on the line

for others. Also Senator, The Hon Arthur

Sinodinos AO: No wonder he was Prime

Minister John Howard’s right hand man.

CRAIG WALL


Leaders just do, they leave a wake behind

them like ships on the high seas. It doesn’t

need any fanfare or trumpeting but you just

get on and do it. You look to the horizon

and say ‘where do we want to be and why?

How are we going to get there?’ They steer

their ships till they reach their destination,

weathering the storms and encouraging

their crew.


I will seek to step up as a leader in

educational services. I will do this by

completing further study (Masters of

Education) and training educators in Best

Practice. As well as becoming involved in

policy and teaching development in the

field of education.

Leadership Quote

“A true Leader has the confidence to stand

alone, the courage to make tough decisions,

and the compassion to listen to the needs of

others. He does not set out to be a Leader,

but becomes one by the equality of his

actions and the integrity of his intent.”

— General Douglas MacArthur.

Place of residence

Mooroopna

Job title/role

HEAL Co-ordinator

Organisation

Berry Street

Sponsor

Mooroopna Service Clubs


Goulburn Valley Support Group for Children

with Special Needs (GVSGCSN) committee

member, St Marys Primary School Parents

and Friends Committee Member, Dirty

Fighters Committee Member, Goulburn

Valley Autism Community Of Practice


To create a positive work / life balance for

myself and my family.


Participating in Fairley has inspired me to

take on opportunities when they arise. I

am now more likely to have a go at things

I maybe would have doubted I could do in

the past.

My Passion

Community development – promoting a

community where people feel safe, healthy

and accepted and have access to the

services and networks they require to live

a life that they feel is meaningful and has

purpose.


Lieutenant Colonel David Wainwight: I found

for what he had achieved in life, he was

so humble and real. His care and concern

for the people he led was inspiring and

reassuring considering his role.

EMMA WHEATLAND-HUGHAN


Good leaders seem to know and embrace

their own weaknesses or skill gaps and then

surround themselves with people who fill

those gaps.


To maintain the networks that I have

developed within the 2013 Fairley cohort

and to further my career within the

community sector through further study.

Leadership Quote

“If you think you can do a thing or think you

can’t do a thing, you’re right.” – Henry Ford.

Place of residence

Euroa

Job title/role

Strategic Landscape Planner

Organisation

Goulburn Broken Catchment Management

Authority

Sponsor

Goulburn Broken Catchment Management

Authority


Longwood East Landcare Group, Longwood

Plains Conservation Management

Network, Strathbogie Ranges Conservation

Management Network, AMES – teaching

English to an Iraqi migrant, Friends of the

Sevens – revegetating the Sevens Creek in

Euroa


Continue to be involved in environmentally

focussed community groups. Acting

locally, and putting my skills and expertise

to use through community involvement is

important to me and I will pursue any roles

where I can be effective in improving the

conservation of our environment through

increasing community knowledge and

concern for the issues.


Fairley has provided many opportunities to

be inspired to do more for our community.

Increased knowledge about the many issues

confronting our community has often been

a remarkable experience. I am inspired by

my fellow cohort members, who amaze

me by their passion and involvement in a

wide variety of community roles. Through

Fairley I have reassessed where I can be most

usefully engaged with the community.

JEN WILSON

My Passion

My passion is conserving the natural

environment through community

engagement, activism and education. It is

only when people connect with and care

about the environment will it become an

appreciated, valuable and intrinsic part of

our lives.


Chris Kotur, Facilitator (opening retreat). I

was inspired by her passion and knowledge

of leadership and community engagement.

Her simple messages have stayed with me,

such as choosing to stay ‘above the line’ and

finding something useful in all experiences.


Take time to listen everyone has a story and

try not to judge them, be passionate about

what you do, leaders empower others, lead

from the middle and behind, imagine a new

future.


My goal is to be a better leader of influence,

to be able to identify and seize opportunities

when they arise. I will continue to build on

my community involvement and enhance

and develop networks gained through

Fairley.

Leadership Quote

“The future is not some place we are going

to, but one we are creating.” - John Schaar,

futurist.

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Regional Development Victoria

Sir Andrew & Lady Fairley Foundation




Gardiner Foundation

Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Shepparton News

SPC Ardmona

Sinclair Knight Merz

Shepparton & District Ethnic Council

Strathbogie Shire

Campaspe Shire Council

Committee for Echuca-Moama (C4EM)

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

GV Connect

Kaiella Gallery, Shepparton

LaTrobe University

Leadership Victoria

MB+M Business Solutions

Metzke + Allen Chartered Accountants


National Archives of Australia

Natremed

Parliament House Canberra

Port of Echuca

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative Harmony Centre

Shepparton Art Museum

Swettenham Stud

Australian National University

Australian War Memorial

The Hon. Dr Sharman Stone’s office

“The Parish” Violet Town

The Regatta Centre, Nagambie

Unilever Australia

University of Melbourne, School of Rural Health

Violet Town Action Group

1997Adrian Appo

Wendy Boyle

Greg Brinsmead

Tuesday Browell

Morriss Cook

Paul Custance

Steven Fox

John Francis

Peter Gray

Ashley Hall

Wendy Lovell

Craig Madden

Mal McCullough

Lisa McKenzie

John McNeil

Justin Mohamed

Mary-Anne Morgan

Phillip Morey

Denis Muto

Graham Nickless

Ken Sampson (dec)

Dick Shirley

Barry Smith

Garry Smith

Chris Steinfort

Damien Sullivan

1998Georgina Burston

James Dalton

Ros Gall

Heather Gange

Geoff Gibson

John Ginnivan

Jenny Gray

Annette Gregson

Colin Gundrell

Mike Hall

Judi Hanlon

Barbara Hellwege

Ron Hose

Kerry Anne Jones

Ian Martin

Carol McFadzean

Janet Melrose

Gayle Newnham

Katrina Newton

Shane O’Brien

David Simkin

Fran Smullen

Phil Stevenson

Phil Walters

Ming Zhou

1999Sue A’vard

Linda Bennett

Brad Bulleid

Peter Button

David Clee

Peter Corboy

Judy Dixon

Simone Fletcher-Wells

Andrew Galbraith

Bruce Giovanetti

Justin Godden (dec)

Melissa Hamilton

Bruce Hammond

Jennifer Hippisley

Cath Marriott

Leanne Mulcahy

Gregory Munro

Doris Nilsen

Jim O’Connor

Robert Ralston

Louise Ross

David Stewart

Michael Stirling

Len Taylor

Heather Traeger

Shane Treacy

David Ugalde

Ross Wheelhouse

Leanne Willis

Janelle Witten

2000Geoff Adams

Jim Andreadis

Louise Armstrong

Kellie Beverly

Bronwyn Bisley

Neal Cartledge

Ronald Daley

Mark Dunwoodie

Tony Gabbert

Graeme Hannan

Alan Lindsay

Stewart Mann

Ben McGregor

Deborah Mellor

Jeannie Nickless

Kim Noonan

Tom O’Reilly

Brian Pethybridge

Michael Randall

Jennifer Reuther

Stuart Richardson

Leah Ross

Gabrielle Ryan

James Seymour

Richard Speedy

Pam Spelling

Peter Wallis

Tony Watson

Wayne Weaire

Rosemary White

2001Harold Adem

Merushe Asim

Faye Bail

Michael Bate

Anthony Brophy

Sheree Brown

Amanda Challis

Kaylene Conrick

Chris Eddy

John Evans

Wayne Francisco

Robyn Haack

Phillip Hoare

Martin Hull

Alan Kellock

Jenny Locke

Gail Robertson

Chris Norman

Russell Pell

Helen Phillips

Daryl Poole

Kevin Simpson

Fiona Smolenaars

Shane Stacey

Wayne Sullivan

Malcolm Taylor

Nick Taylor

Sharon Terry

Julie Tyrrell

2002Greg Bekker

Peter Beriman

Lina Di Paolo

Michelle Ducat

Chris Dunster

Barb Ferguson

Simon Grumley

Geoff Hall

Gary Hughes

Sue Logie

Rod Luscombe

Lisa Madden

Filipa Marshall

Patricia McConvill

Elizabeth McLeod

Simon Mills

Wendy Nolan

Helen O’Neill

Tracie Pearson

Jacque Phillips

Fiona Lloyd

Mark Sargent

Bob Scott

Greg Sidebottom

Rien Silverstein

Melinda Stephan

Rhonda Sutton

Alan Tyson

Carl Walters

2003Marlene Atkinson

Christina Bassani

Paul Binyon

Kerrie Bozzella

Vanessa Bragg

Joanne Church

Yvonne Crawford

David Cunningham

Shayne Davis

Ken Ellis

David Findlay

Jon Griffin

Peter Guy

Andrew Humphreys

Sharon Kasper

Robyn Launder

Glenda MacKay

Terry Mahoney

Trish Niglia

Jeni Nind

Brian O’Mahoney

Chana Orloff

Della Palmer

Leanne Pleash

Dean Pullar

Wendy Ross

Lorraine Ryan

Paul Spedding

Tracee Spiby

Sally Wright

2004Joanne Atkinson

Jenny Bickerdike

Rita Bloomfield

Peter Bourke

Nancy Collins

Ashley Cox

Grant Dreher

Kristin Favaloro

Russell Francis

Marcus Hann

Sue Hawley

Greg Laidlaw

Sandra Leatham

Garry Leed

Paul Mundy

Matt O’Shannessy

Allan Pankhurst

Heidi Pinnuck

Mark Putman

Kerryn Quirk

Jane Rushworth

Gillian Schoenborn

Ann Sexton

Tom Sexton

Graeme Talarico

Wayne Thomas

Melissa Tooke

Trevor Verlin

Vincent White

2005Audrey Ash

Glenn Bewicke

Natasha Boyko

Leonie Canham

Megan Carr

Virginia Contreras

Kim Daldy

Margaret Daw

Andrew Dohrmann

Andrew Farrell

Paul Flint

John Foster

Shane Hellwege

Julie Hubble

Paul Kelly

Catherine Macmillan

David Morey

Chelsea Nicholson

Shane O’Sullivan

Claire Payne

Donna Russell

Daryl Sloan

Damien Smith

Sabine Smyth

Malcolm Thiel

Simone Tonks

Maree Welsh

2006Neville Atkinson

Steve Ayton

David Brett

Charlotte Brewer

David Cahill

Mary Connelly-Gale

Kellie Crossley

Matt Cullen

Sally Dickinson

Patrice Jackson

Glenn James

Mark Lambourn

Fiona Le Gassick

Craig Mathisen

Shane McDrury

Janine Mustey

Malwinder Pandher

Russ Parker

Christie Peucker

Stuart Rea

Marty Richardson

Liz Richie

Vicki Rodwell

Linda Sali

Ged Shead

Katrina Tehan

Peter Thomas

John Wenske

Carmel Johnson

Julie Slater

Chris Kotur

Melynda Mann

Lisa Madden

Cheryl Rix

Tracey Creighton

Sofia Fiusco

Mary Coad

Cynthia Scott

Nadia Godfrey

Col. Wade Stothart

Kim Scanlon

Diane Bewicke

Katrina Baddeley

Richard Dent

Amanda Hennesey

Rosemary White

Chris Hazelman

and our many supporters

across the region

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS WHO SUPPORTED FAIRLEY LEADERSHIP IN A

VARIETY OF WAYS IN 2013:

SPONSORS, PARTNERS & HOSTS FAIRLEY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM GRADUATES

A LEADER IS BEST WHEN PEOPLE

BARELY KNOW HE EXISTS, WHEN HIS

WORK IS DONE, HIS AIM FULFILLED, THEY WILL SAY: WE DID IT OURSELVES.

LAO TZU

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