Some of our standout alumni:
a connection with program participants so that I can continue to learn from their experiences and provide support where I can.” Tina Irish Lismore City Council, NSW, winner of the fourth Horizons program
Sha-Lane Gibson Guugu Yimithirr descendant from the Waymburr, Nuguul and Gamaay clan groups in Far North Queensland Economic Development, Investment and Trade Officer, Cook Shire Council, QLD Sha-Lane developed a proposal to establish an aviation precinct in Far North Queensland to support existing and emerging trade and investment opportunities, including by establishing a flight school which would also boost employment in the region. “Cook Shire Council is 83 per cent grant funded and heavily reliant on investment. The Horizons Program has enabled me to connect with other economic development officers from around Australia - to gain insights and share our challenges and successes. I had the opportunity to work with a mentor to gain first-hand input into the development of our international engagement strategy.”
Madeleine Brooks Boandik descendant currently living and working on Boandik Country Communications Officer, City of Mount Gambier, SA Madeleine developed a proposal to set the scene for a thriving eco- tourism destination in a sustainable way around Mount Gambier/Berrin. “The interactive sessions and mentoring facilitated by the trade experts throughout the program challenged my views of the opportunities in my region. The program encouraged us to think bigger, think differently and explore paths we hadn’t yet considered. The program opened up connections I previously did not have, not only with other participants across regional Australia but to a network of national and international organisations. My ambition is to return to live and work alongside other passionate individuals to grow economic, social, cultural and environmental sustainability in Mount Gambier/ Berrin.”
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
business envoy
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