Dr Nollaig Heffernan returns to Australia 2026
Dr Nollaig Heffernan, an internationally respected specialist in leadership and organisational psychology, will return to Australia in 2026, touring all dairy regions.
With nearly 20 years of hands-on experience working alongside dairy farmers, processors and industry leaders, Nollaig understands the unique pressures facing modern dairy businesses — from people management and succession planning to decision-making under constant change.
Nollaig’s sessions are practical, relatable and grounded in real dairy farm experience. She focuses on:
- Strengthening leadership of people and teams.
- Improving communication within farm teams and family businesses.
- Navigating generational change and succession.
- Building resilient, high-performing workplaces.
Farmers who have attended her previous workshops have consistently valued her ability to translate research and psychology into clear, actionable strategies that can be applied immediately on-farm.
Whether you’re managing staff, working through generational change, or simply looking to improve performance and wellbeing across your business, Nollaig’s presentations offer fresh insights and proven tools to support long-term success in a demanding industry.
For more information, reach out to your local Dairy Australian team or see the event information and booking links below.
South Australia
Nollaig Heffernan - Being an employer of choice
Monday 23 February 2026 | 10:30am-4:30pm | Mt Gambier
Nollaig Heffernan - Succession Planning
Tuesday 24 February 2026 | 10:00am-3:00pm | Hahndorf
Western Australia
Resilience, decision making and business strategy
Wednesday 25 February 2026 | 10:00am-2:30pm | Bunbury
YDN Dinner with Nollaig Heffernan
Wednesday 25 February 2026 | 6:30-9:00pm | Bunbury
Women in Dairy Lunch with Nollaig Heffernan
Thursday 26 February 2026 | 10:30am-2:00pm | Chapman Hill
Tasmania
Nollaig Heffernan - Managing People and Relationships
Monday 2 March 2026 | 11:00am-3:00pm | Smithton
YDN - Becoming an Employee of choice with Nollaig Heffernan
Monday 2 March 2026 | 6:30-8:30pm | Smithton
Nollaig Heffernan - Managing People and Relationships
Tuesday 3 March 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Scottsdale
Nollaig Heffernan - Succession Planning
Wednesday 4 March 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Deloraine
Western Victoria
Employment Masterclass with Nollaig Heffernan
Thursday 5 March 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Warrnambool
Influencing your dairy career with Nollaig Heffernan
Thursday 5 March 2026 | 7:00-9:30pm | Timboon
Employment Masterclass with Nollaig Heffernan
Tuesday 10 March 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Cobden
Murray
Strengthen Your Team
Wednesday 11 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Tatura
Stronger Teams, Stronger Business with Nollaig Heffernan
Thursday 12 March 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Echuca
YDN Dinner with Nollaig Heffernan
Thursday 12 March 2026 | 6:30-9:30pm | Echuca
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Strengthening Your Team with Nollaig Heffernan
Friday 13 March 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Wodonga
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Gippsland
Taking the Next Step: Skills for Career Progression into Management
Monday 16 March 2026 | 6:00-8:30pm | Morwell
It Starts on Day One: Creating a Great Workplace
Tuesday 17 March 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Morwell
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New South Wales
YDN Dinner | Communication; influence and persuasion
Thursday 19 March 2026 | 6:00am-9:00pm | Bomaderry
Managing people for business productivity
Friday 20 March 2026 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Bomaderry
Mindset & strategy and Work life balance as strategic advantage
Monday 23 March 2026 | 10:00am-1:30pm | Singleton
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Stability in disruptive periods & decison making with confidence
Tuesday 24 March 2026 | 10:00am-1:30pm | Taree
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Queensland
SDP Managing the people in your business with Dr Nollaig Heffernan
Wednesday 25 March 2026 | 10:30am-3:30pm | Lawes
SDP Managing the people in your business with Dr Nollaig Heffernan
Thursday 26 March 2026 | 10:30am-3:30pm | Kandanga
SDP Managing the people in your business with Dr Nollaig Heffernan
Friday 27 March 2026 | 10:30am-3:30pm | Malanda
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