Young Dairy Network Gippsland

06/11/2026

🔥 Clear the calendar and round up your mates because the YDN BBQ, Walk & Talks are coming your way!

Choose your local event and register below 👇

📍 West Gippsland | Wednesday 11 November
🔗 Register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/10/19/young-dairy-network-bbq-walk-and-talk---west-gippsland

📍 South Gippsland | Friday 13 November
🔗 Register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/16/young-dairy-network-bbq-walk-and-talk---south-gippsland

📍 MID | Tuesday 17 November
🔗 Register: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/10/27/young-dairy-network-bbq-walk-and-talk---mid

🌭 A big thanks to Proud to be a Dairy Farmer for proudly sponsoring the BBQs across all three YDN events!

Bring a mate, get your name on the list and we’ll see you there!

01/11/2026

WIN your way to the Australian Dairy Conference! 🐄🎟️

Thanks to the generous support of the Gardiner Foundation, we’re giving TWO lucky winners a ticket to attend the Australian Dairy Conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre, valued at $1,000 each!

How to enter:
Tell us in 300 words or less why YOU should be chosen to attend the Australian Dairy Conference.

👇 Want the entry form? Comment “ADC” below and we’ll get in touch!
Alternatively, contact Jessica at [email protected] to enter.

📅 Get your entry in by midnight, Monday 30 November. Winners will be announced in December!

Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn and be inspired at Australia’s premier dairy event!

30/10/2026

That’s a wrap on our Heifer Management Days! 🐄🌱

A big thank you to everyone who joined us across Gippsland for some great conversations around raising healthy, productive heifers and setting them up for success in the herd.

A special thank you to Alex Boileau, who shared her technical expertise and best-practice advice at our South and West Gippsland days, and Katherine Snell, who brought her expertise to our MID day.

Thanks to everyone who contributed, shared their experiences and came along. We hope you took home some practical ideas to put into action on-farm!

💬 When it comes to heifer management, what’s one area you’re currently focusing on in your herd? Let us know below.

28/10/2026

BBQ. Walk. Talk. What’s happening on your farm right now? 🌱🥩

Join the Young Dairy Network for a series of relaxed BBQ, Walk & Talk nights across Gippsland.

Walk the farm, enjoy a BBQ and chat about everything relevant to the season, from pastures and silage to milk production, joining and the challenges and opportunities happening on-farm right now.

Come along, bring your questions and catch up with other young people in dairy.

📍 West Gippsland
👉 Register here: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/10/19/young-dairy-network-bbq-walk-and-talk---west-gippsland

📍 South Gippsland
👉 Register here: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/16/young-dairy-network-bbq-walk-and-talk---south-gippsland

📍 MID
👉 Register here: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/10/27/young-dairy-network-bbq-walk-and-talk---mid

Find your local event and register now!

22/10/2026

Proud to be a Dairy Farmer 2027 applications are now open!

Are you a young dairy farm employee passionate about the future of the dairy industry? This unique three-day leadership and industry development program is designed for 20-30 year olds who want to grow their skills, expand their networks and discover the many career opportunities dairy has to offer.

With all program costs covered, this is an opportunity to connect with like-minded young people from across Australia and gain a broader perspective of the dairy industry.

If you're proud to be a dairy farmer and ready to invest in your future, apply now.

We thank and acknowledge Lactalis-Mainland Dairy and Gardiner Foundation for their ongoing support of this program.

👉 Applications are now open: www.proudtobeadairyfarmer.com.au

21/10/2026

Don't forget the last Heifer Management Day is happening this Friday. And bonus, the host farm has Halter technologies!

Register now to secure your spot: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/14/young-dairy-network-heifer-management---south-gippsland

🐄 Reminder: Heifer Management Days are just around the corner! 🐄

What are you doing that works well with your heifers? 🤔 What challenges are keeping you up at night?

Join fellow dairy farmers for a farmer-led discussion focused on raising healthy, productive heifers from weaning through to calving. Compare management approaches, share experiences and take-home practical ideas you can apply on your own farm. 🌱

Whether you're looking to fine-tune your current system or pick up some new ideas, this is a great opportunity to learn from your peers and the experiences of farmers from across the region. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

💡 Technical support will also be available on the day, with Alex Boileau joining the South and West Gippsland sessions and Katherine Snell joining the MID session to help answer your questions and provide practical insights.

🥪 A light lunch will be provided.

📍 Register now:

🔹 West Gippsland – https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/09/young-dairy-network-heifer-management---west-gippsland?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFacmI3a2NKUWJnVDBzR2Y4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoq8Bdtj0u-2ehIWy8sL3pKyJYWGThMHDMNPWlERmQYM7IHdV_PBUERgmx4Q_aem_oTCnneLJFqzgGSeC93FSJw

🔹 South Gippsland – https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/14/young-dairy-network-heifer-management---south-gippsland?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFacmI3a2NKUWJnVDBzR2Y4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm1UahC1rN_Jjo0PSy7bApkPQOWpdy9or2UyaC27Tyn8LAga5M1L7dfr-G0-_aem_TbcdTil62D5-eZnbTuiW4w

🔹 MID – https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/17/young-dairy-network-heifer-management---mid?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFacmI3a2NKUWJnVDBzR2Y4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkFho3sA42wP9FTGRkluyP79zByDOoCceIgfTp8iLT_ziW4D09VSuFmfTFnR_aem_QcmLr9re61lcDQ-mPv366Q

✅ Learn from other farmers
✅ Share what's working on your farm
✅ Take home practical ideas for your heifer program

We'd love to see you there! 🐮🤝🌱

14/10/2026

Just a reminder that the Heifer Management day for the MID is happening this Friday and South Gippsland is next Friday!

Register now while registrations are still open!

See you there

🐄 Reminder: Heifer Management Days are just around the corner! 🐄

What are you doing that works well with your heifers? 🤔 What challenges are keeping you up at night?

Join fellow dairy farmers for a farmer-led discussion focused on raising healthy, productive heifers from weaning through to calving. Compare management approaches, share experiences and take-home practical ideas you can apply on your own farm. 🌱

Whether you're looking to fine-tune your current system or pick up some new ideas, this is a great opportunity to learn from your peers and the experiences of farmers from across the region. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

💡 Technical support will also be available on the day, with Alex Boileau joining the South and West Gippsland sessions and Katherine Snell joining the MID session to help answer your questions and provide practical insights.

🥪 A light lunch will be provided.

📍 Register now:

🔹 West Gippsland – https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/09/young-dairy-network-heifer-management---west-gippsland?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFacmI3a2NKUWJnVDBzR2Y4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoq8Bdtj0u-2ehIWy8sL3pKyJYWGThMHDMNPWlERmQYM7IHdV_PBUERgmx4Q_aem_oTCnneLJFqzgGSeC93FSJw

🔹 South Gippsland – https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/14/young-dairy-network-heifer-management---south-gippsland?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFacmI3a2NKUWJnVDBzR2Y4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm1UahC1rN_Jjo0PSy7bApkPQOWpdy9or2UyaC27Tyn8LAga5M1L7dfr-G0-_aem_TbcdTil62D5-eZnbTuiW4w

🔹 MID – https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/17/young-dairy-network-heifer-management---mid?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFacmI3a2NKUWJnVDBzR2Y4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkFho3sA42wP9FTGRkluyP79zByDOoCceIgfTp8iLT_ziW4D09VSuFmfTFnR_aem_QcmLr9re61lcDQ-mPv366Q

✅ Learn from other farmers
✅ Share what's working on your farm
✅ Take home practical ideas for your heifer program

We'd love to see you there! 🐮🤝🌱

05/10/2026

🐄 Reminder: Heifer Management Days are just around the corner! 🐄

What are you doing that works well with your heifers? 🤔 What challenges are keeping you up at night?

Join fellow dairy farmers for a farmer-led discussion focused on raising healthy, productive heifers from weaning through to calving. Compare management approaches, share experiences and take-home practical ideas you can apply on your own farm. 🌱

Whether you're looking to fine-tune your current system or pick up some new ideas, this is a great opportunity to learn from your peers and the experiences of farmers from across the region. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

💡 Technical support will also be available on the day, with Alex Boileau joining the South and West Gippsland sessions and Katherine Snell joining the MID session to help answer your questions and provide practical insights.

🥪 A light lunch will be provided.

📍 Register now:

🔹 West Gippsland – https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/09/young-dairy-network-heifer-management---west-gippsland?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFacmI3a2NKUWJnVDBzR2Y4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoq8Bdtj0u-2ehIWy8sL3pKyJYWGThMHDMNPWlERmQYM7IHdV_PBUERgmx4Q_aem_oTCnneLJFqzgGSeC93FSJw

🔹 South Gippsland – https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/14/young-dairy-network-heifer-management---south-gippsland?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFacmI3a2NKUWJnVDBzR2Y4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm1UahC1rN_Jjo0PSy7bApkPQOWpdy9or2UyaC27Tyn8LAga5M1L7dfr-G0-_aem_TbcdTil62D5-eZnbTuiW4w

🔹 MID – https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/09/17/young-dairy-network-heifer-management---mid?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFacmI3a2NKUWJnVDBzR2Y4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkFho3sA42wP9FTGRkluyP79zByDOoCceIgfTp8iLT_ziW4D09VSuFmfTFnR_aem_QcmLr9re61lcDQ-mPv366Q

✅ Learn from other farmers
✅ Share what's working on your farm
✅ Take home practical ideas for your heifer program

We'd love to see you there! 🐮🤝🌱

30/09/2026

Meet the panel facilitators helping us celebrate 30 years of GippsDairy.

As part of our 30 Year Celebration & Dinner, join us for a special panel discussion reflecting on the people, progress and passion that have shaped Gippsland's dairy industry over the past three decades.

The conversation will be facilitated by Karen McLennan, GippsDairy Regional Manager and Executive Officer, and Matt Gleeson, Boolarra Dairy Farmer, Current Industry Leadership Group Chair and former GippsDairy Board member & Chair, who will guide a discussion featuring respected industry contributors.

Drawing on their experiences across the industry, our panellists will share insights on how Gippsland dairy has evolved, the challenges and opportunities that have shaped its journey, and their thoughts on what lies ahead for the next generation.

Join us as we celebrate 30 years of GippsDairy, reconnect with industry colleagues, and look to the future of dairy in Gippsland:
https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendar/2026/08/25/gippsdairy---thirty-thriving-and-celebrating

28/09/2026

⏰ Applications close tomorrow for the 2027 Don Campbell Memorial Tour!

Running from 14-19 February 2027, the tour offers a unique opportunity to gain industry insights, develop your leadership skills, build valuable networks, and experience different perspectives from across the dairy sector.

If you're passionate about the future of dairy and ready to challenge yourself both personally and professionally, now is the time to apply.

📅 Applications close tomorrow, 30 September.

✅ Submit your application before it's too late.
https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/gippsdairy/programs/don-campbell-memorial-tour