Newsletter - August 2018

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 Student Profile: Bessie McGaffin

Bessie is studying her Advanced Diploma in Agribusiness Management as part of the UNE Bachelor of Agricultural Production and Management. Coming from a small beef enterprise in Wodonga VIC Bessie now lives on campus at UNE and loves college life.

Upon completion of her training, Bessie wants to work with large-scale beef productions in Northern Australia and use her knowledge of precision Ag technologies to increase production and profit. Why does Bessie love to live on the land? The lifestyle is good, but the people are GREAT!

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RuralBiz Out & About

One of the key experiences we offer students who are part of our face to face training on campus at UNE is to visit a wide variety of farms and agribusiness to create industry connections and undertake in-depth learning in key areas. This past month our students visited the Dutton Trout Hatchery to learn about aquaculture. 

Students then travelled to the Ogilvie family farm in Wongwibinda to learn about their commercial beef and Dorset sheep stud operations.  Aside from the great learning experience, it was fantastic for our students, especially the international students to experience some real Australian country hospitality and kindness. Thank you to Ogilvie family for your warm welcome.

Thinking about a GAP year in 2019?

We are putting together some unit packages with GAP year students in mind that could also feed into our integrated Bachelor of Agricultural Production and Management. If you or someone you know would be interested in doing some GAP year training in 2019 please contact us for more information on 02 6884 8812 or via email.

Well, we didn't think it would ever actually happen but RuralBiz Training founder Kathy Sims has announced her retirement!

A few words from Kathy:

As this is the last newsletter before I retire on 31 August, I want to say a big thank you to all of you who have been an important part of my life. My connections with some of you date back to Orange Agricultural College in the 1980s, others to my time in rural financial counselling in the 1990s/early 2000s.

Many of you have supported RuralBiz Training since we launched it in 2002. RuralBiz Training is the product of what each and every one of you has taught me, and I am deeply grateful for the rich learning I have had from you. Thank you very much!

Thanks also to our wonderful team of staff and trainers. It’s good to know that RuralBiz Training is continuing in your hands as part of Academies Australasia.

I only wish I could make it rain over the drought areas before I leave…

 
Kathy's depth of knowledge, passion and fierce dedication will be sorely missed by everyone at RuralBiz and we all wish her the very best for her retirement.

Kathy will still be working on our international programs through an association with Academies Australasia Institute.

If you would like to send a farewell message please email admin@ruralbiztraining.com.au or via post PO Box 524, Dubbo NSW, 2830

Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships

This scholarship can support you for up to four years (or the part-time equivalent) with the costs of studying a Certificate IV to a PhD level course. It is also available for flexible study and includes part-time and online students. You may also receive a further $500 to support an internship.

To check your eligibility and find out more visit the QTAC website for more information.

Drought Assistance Info

Keep your eyes open for our drought assistance info videos coming out soon. We will discuss what assistance is available and how to access the services.

Also, check out the Dept of Primary Industries drought hub by clicking here.

Did you miss the AgCareers Expo?

Never fear! We recorded it! Thank you to all of our speakers who took the time to highlight just how rewarding career opportunities in Agriculture can be.  Click here to view the recording.

 

Farming in Tassie?

Now is the time to brush up your skills 

Don't miss this opportunity to improve your farm and business practices by enrolling in the AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture or AHC60316 Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management with generous subsidies from the Tasmanian Skills Fund, Department of State Growth this is an opportunity too good to miss. 

NSW - Want to try a unit?

We have had lots of enquiries from students about just doing a unit or two - you can!  The NSW Smart & Skilled program will fully subsidise your training for one, two or up to 6 units. Get a taste of our online study and see if it's the option for you - what have you got to lose? Check out our website for more info.

Not sure if we have subsidised courses in your state? Give us a call or email us today!

WINNER WINNER!

Congratulations to Karen George who was the winner of our Like Comment Share Facebook competition last month. 

A Walk Down Memory Lane. 

Kathy has always been passionate about providing great training to farmers, We thought this month we would take the liberty of looking back on just a few of the students Kathy has inspired to turn their passion for Agriculture into a qualification. 

 Click here to play video

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