GippsDairy Young Dairy Network

For young people involved in the dairy industry across Gippsland, the Young Dairy Network (YDN) provides an opportunity to meet, connect and learn from peers within the industry.

This is not limited to just farm employees. Any young person (18 – 40 years old) working or studying in the dairy industry is welcome. That includes service providers, factory workers, TAFE and Uni students, farm employees, managers, farm owners, casual staff - the list goes on.

Each region of Gippsland (West, South and East) provides support and organised activities designed to back you in your career in the dairy industry. This is achieved by connecting farmers, service providers and students at events to expand their dairy knowledge and skills, improve the information flow to young people, and provide leadership opportunities. This allows individuals to develop skills in both the technical and non-technical aspects of the dairy industry and create valuable connections going forth in their career.

Local area committees

Each region is run by a committee of Young Dairy Network members, ensuring that what is on offer is relevant to you. Being a committee member is a great stepping stone into leadership roles and provides opportunities to chair meetings, set agendas, and develop skills in event planning and organisation.

Our current committee members:

• East Gippsland: Kallan Young, Lucy Young, Peta Dorrity
• South Gippsland: Jason Collins, Robert Hughes, Tom Glen
• West Gippsland: Alex Boileau, Luke Johnson, Sarah Kelly (Chair)

Don Campbell Memorial Tour

The Don Campbell Memorial Tour is run annually by the GippsDairy Young Dairy Network. This is a 6 day tour of the northern Tasmanian dairy industry and gives participants valuable experiences for networking, personal & professional development and wider industry knowledge. For more information, head to the Don Campbell Memorial Tour website.

Young Dairy Network West Vic Study Tour

YDN Gippsland is aiming to deliver a four-day study tour aimed at supporting the professional and personal development of young dairy farmers. The program will include farm visits across Western Victoria, offering exposure to a diverse range of dairy systems, innovations and industry practices. The tour will provide valuable networking opportunities, connecting participants with peers, industry leaders and host farmers. There is also potential for a broader YDN collaboration involving South Australia, Western Victoria and GippsDairy, further enhancing engagement and reach.

Scholarships, mentoring and leadership programs

There are many opportunities for a helping hand when it comes to furthering your knowledge. Take a look through the following scholarships and programs for you next learning endeavour.

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