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Training & Scholarships

We are committed to building the leadership capacity of regional Western Australian grain growing communities through a number of scholarships, awards and training opportunities. 
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  • GRLSC text

    The Grass Roots Leadership Short Course is designed for people living and working in regional WA who want to become more engaging, effective and influential leaders. Facilitated by AIM WA, the course is delivered over two, 2-day sessions in new regional locations each year.
    Medium – 4 days (two 2-day modules)
    Module 1: 23 - 24 March, Module 2: 27 - 28 July 2026
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  • Growing Leaders Program text

    Embark on a transformative leadership journey alongside other senior leaders from across Western Australia, where you will explore leadership in the context of current and future issues and opportunities specific to WA.
    High – Approx 5 hours per week over 10 months
    February to December 2025
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  • Rural Womens award text

    Develop your existing project, business or program to make a greater impact in your community.
    Medium – 5 days (this caters for interviews, media training and awards nights)
    Details coming soon
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  • Grower Study Tour text

    Visit some of Australia’s most important grain export markets and gain an understanding of where and how your grain is consumed – all while taking in the cultural offerings of an international destination.
    High – approximately 1 week
    5 - 14 September 2025
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  • Co-operative text

    The Reinvigorating Regional Australia: a co-operative approach workshops explore how the co-op model has been successfully used in regional communities to create and retain important local services such as the supermarket, pub and even aged care. 
    Low – 4 hours
    18-21 March 2024
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  • Nuffield text

    Travel overseas while studying a topic of your choice and explore innovative ideas to drive the agricultural industry forward.
    High – a total of 14 weeks of study and travel
    Various dates available
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  • Governance e-course text

    Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of effective organisational governance through this self-paced online course.
    Low – self paced 1-2 hours a fortnight over a 3-month period
    Mid-2025
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  •  1 day gov workshop text

    A simple and effective one-day introduction to best practice governance skills and knowledge.
    Medium – 7 hours over 1 day
    Mid-2025
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  • Business model masterclass text

    Whether you’re looking to grow your organisations, start something new, or just seeking to make some changes, a sound business model is essential. This half-day workshop will support you to review of build a strong business model as part of your broader strategic plan.
    Low - 3 hours
    Mid-2025
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  • Reading Financial Statements text

    A simple and effective introduction to reading, understanding and evaluating financial statements for businesses and community groups.
    Low - 3 hours
    Mid-2025
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