The Australian Government is investing in building drought resilient leaders through the $5 billion Future Drought Fund.
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said applications for Leadership Development under the Drought Resilience Leaders program are now open in three final regions in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Tasmania, joining nine other regions already delivering the program.
"We know that farmers listen to farmers, and others in their community. That's why we are investing in developing a new generation of community leaders to drive conversations and action to better prepare for inevitable drought," Minister Littleproud said.
"With drought conditions continuing to ease across much of the country, now is the time to build leadership capabilities and prepare before the next drought inevitably comes."
The three regions that are now open for applications are South West Queensland; Katherine, Barkly and Greater Darwin, Northern Territory; and East Tasmania.
This Leadership Development is being delivered in partnership with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF).
The ARLF will work with the selected applicants to develop their leadership capabilities, encouraging them to work together with their communities to better prepare for drought.
"The FDF will continue to deliver for Aussie farmers and regional Australia by providing a sustainable and ongoing source of funding to make agriculture more productive and profitable and enhance the wellbeing of our farming communities and the sustainability of our farming landscapes," Minister Littleproud said.
