This investment provides women in the horticulture industry the opportunity to apply for leadership development courses. The scholarship funding delivered through the project is intended for women across all levels of leadership experience and covers up to 60% of their program costs. The courses on offer are provided by Women & Leadership Australia and include Leading Edge, Executive Ready and the Advanced Leadership Program. Each course is targeted at a different experience level and they aim to provide participants with skills such as how to heighten presence and influence, manage team dynamics, drive performance and lead innovation and change.

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.

• Vegetable Fund