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2018 GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
The Royal Agricultural Society of
GIVING TO DATE
RAS FOUNDATION
NSW Foundation (RASF) was created
in 2007 with a mission to support
the development of sustainable and
resilient regional and rural communities Program: RAS Foundation Community Futures Grant
(formerly $25,000 Question)
across New South Wales by promoting Duration: 10 years
individual and community growth Grants Awarded: 28 grants
via educational scholarships and Funds Distributed: $704,074
community grants.
Program: JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism
Duration: 10 years
Grants Awarded: 10 grants
Together with generous donations from Funds Distributed: $100,000
our supporters, the RAS Foundation
has invested over $3.33 million into Program: Rural Scholarships (TAFE & University)
Duration: 8 years
country NSW through a range of Grants Awarded: 424 Scholarships
targeted grants and scholarships. Funds Distributed: $2,045,500
To date, the RAS Foundation has
supported over 400 rural scholarship Program: E3 Grant (retired)
Duration: 4 years
students to reach their educational Grants Awarded: Grants to 59 schools
dreams and awarded 45 organisations Funds Distributed: $266,000
vital community building funding.
Program: RAS Foundation Community Kitchen
Duration: 7 years
Grants Awarded: 12 Community Kitchens
Donations to the RAS Foundation
Funds Distributed: $218,219,
Education Fund are tax deductible.
Total $3,333,793
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2018 RURAL SCHOLARSHIPS
RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships
RURAL SCHOLARSHIPS
HARRY ANDERSON WEST WYALONG
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical
assist students who demonstrate a Technology
passion for rural issues and who are Growing up in the country, learning everything
he could about farming and machinery from
committed to playing a part in shaping his father, it was clear Harry Anderson, 18,
the future of rural and regional NSW. would pursue a career with farm machinery.
Losing his father recently brought his plans
Providing a financial helping hand forward and Harry is now in his first year of an
to achieve their education goals and apprenticeship completing a Certificate III in
Agricultural Mechanical Technology at Wagga
aspirations, these scholarships are open Wagga TAFE.
to students of any age and embrace a Scholarship donated by: T & A Field Family
diverse range of tertiary education and
training studies.
ALLYSHA BAKER BOGGABRI
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Coming from the the small country town
of Boggabri, 21-year-old, Allysha Baker has
firsthand experience of the gap in health
outcomes between rural and regional areas.
Allysha, a second year Occupational Therapy
student at the University of Newcastle, is the
first person in her family to attend university.
She hopes to use her experience to
encourage others to reach their educational
goals and is determined to give back to her
indigenous community upon graduation.
Scholarship donated by: McLean Foundation
LAURA BIGNELL GLOUCESTER
Bachelor of Agriculture
A childhood spent on her family’s beef cattle
property west of Gloucester motivated Laura
Bignell to pursue her love of the land with
a Bachelor of Agriculture. Currently in her
third year at the University of New England,
Armidale, Laura’s passion is in the areas of
soil science and hydrology and she hopes to
work in this field, either as a researcher, or in
a practical role implementing strategies to
improve farming into the future.
Scholarship donated by: Mogul Braham Stud /
UNE Foundation
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2018 RURAL SCHOLARSHIPS
KELSEA BOOTS CAMDEN JAFFLY CHEN ROSELANDS
Bachelor of Dental Sciences Bachelor of Medicine
Completing a gap year in the Royal Jaffly Chen is a final year medical student at
Australian Navy as a dental assistant sparked the University of New England. The 22-year-
an interest in Dentistry for Kelsea Boots. old grew up in the Western Suburbs of
Growing up in Camden, 24-year-old Kelsea Sydney but since beginning his studies at a
is now in her 5th year of Dental Science at regional campus, he has embraced the rural
Charles Sturt University in Orange. Kelsea way of life. He hopes to be accepted into
has enjoyed a number of rural placements the Rural Generalist Training program after
throughout her studies and recently achieved graduation and join the medical workforce in
her long-term goal of working with the Royal regional Australia. Jaffly has a strong interest
Flying Doctor Services at a clinic in Bourke. in advocating for initiatives to improve health
Scholarship donated by: Rali Foundation outcomes for rural Australians.
Scholarship donated by: Carmel Dyer-Pitroff /
UNE Foundation
MITCHUM BOWER MILTON ELIZABETH CRERAR PEARCEDALE
Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Medicine Elizabeth Crerar, 26, is a final year Doctor of
Mitchum Bower is a fourth year medical Veterinary Medicine student at the University
student at the University of New South of Sydney. Liz has previously completed a
Wales who grew up in the small town of Bachelor of Livestock Science with Honours
Milton. He appreciates the role rural doctors at the University of New England. Her passion
play in their community and is aware of for livestock and agriculture developed from
the benefits of being more than just a just her involvement in the agricultural program
a healthcare provider. Having recently offered at her high school and she is keen to
completed a year-long rural placement in contribute to the livestock industries as a
Coffs Harbour, Mitchum has a deep-rooted veterinarian in a rural area.
passion for reducing healthcare inequalities .Scholarship donated by: TA Field Family
in rural Australia in his future career.
Scholarship donated by: Snow Foundation
STEPHANIE CATTLE WEST WYALONG RACHAEL CROSBIE ORANGE
Diploma of Nursing Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of
19-year-old Stephanie Cattle is currently Veterinary Science
studying a Diploma of Enrolled Nursing Rachael Crosbie, 23, is a fourth year
at TAFE and aims to move across to the Veterinary Biology/Veterinary Science
University of Wollongong to advance her student at Charles Sturt University, Wagga
studies in paediatric and obstetric nursing. Wagga. Having spent much of her time on
Growing up on a farm in West Wyalong her grandparent’s farm in the central west of
Stephanie has always been active in her local New South Wales, she has always had a
community and enjoys giving back to others passion for animals. With the call of the land
in her small town. in her veins, she looks forward to
Scholarship donated by: Janie Forrest / Royal contributing to sustainable animal production
Agricultural Society of NSW and supporting our rural communities.
Scholarship donated by: Mogul Braham Stud
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KATHLEEN CUTAJAR PEMBROOKE ANTISIA ELSLEY COONAMBLE
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing
Pursuing a career as a clinical psychologist Antisia Elsley, 18, has grown up across many
has been a long-term goal of nineteen-year- parts of western New South Wales but one
old Kathleen Cutajar’s for some time. A first constant has always been a life surrounded
year student at Macquarie University, Kathleen by animals. This is the key driver for Antisia to
would like to specialise in child psychology meet her goal of gaining entry into a veterinary
and work helping regional youth with mental science course. She is proud of her Indigenous
health issues. Kathleen has been active as a heritage and hopes to return to a regional
volunteer in her local community and hopes area as a qualified Veterinarian. Antisia looks
to continue volunteering with a community forward to a satisfying career helping the local
organisation while studying in Sydney. community with domestic pets and assisting
Scholarship donated by: Nell & Hermon Slade farmers with production animals.
Trust Scholarship donated by: Rali Foundation
ALICE DAVIS GILGANDRA KYLIE FAIRFULL MERRIWA
Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences Diploma of Agriculture Bachelor of
Growing up on a cattle and cropping property Agriculture Production & Management
in the central west of New South Wales, Alice Merriwa local, Kylie Fairfull completed her
Davis became passionate about the agricultural secondary education at Yanco Agricultural
industry, especially broad acre cropping. High School and is now completing a
Undertaking her Bachelor of Agricultural combined Diploma of Agriculture and
Sciences at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Bachelor of Agriculture Production and
Wagga, Alice hopes to become an agronomist. Management at TAFE, Armidale. The 19-year-
She is keen to participate in the development of old enjoys competing in agricultural shows
innovations in precision agriculture technology and teaching younger students skills so they
and methods.. too can prepare their stock to compete.
Scholarship donated by: Moghul Brahman Stud / Scholarship donated by: UNE Foundation
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
MACKENZIE DAY TUMUT EMILY FIELDER NARRABRI
Certificate III in Animal Studies Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Growing up in Tumut Mackenzie Day, 18 Emily Fielder, 18, is a first year student
developed a strong interest in beef cattle at the University of New England,
through her involvement with her school’s studying a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise
Rural Youth Cattle Enrichment (RYCE) Physiology. After her own experience with
Program. Mackenzie is studying a Certificate a physiotherapist, regaining strength and
III in Animal Studies as a pathway to future mobility following a horse riding accident,
studies and a career working with beef cattle Emily hopes to become a rehabilitation
and producers, focusing on genetics or physiotherapist in a rural community. The
livestock pathology. importance of available specialists in rural
Scholarship donated by: T A Field Family areas and the ability to access the help
needed motivates Emily in her studies.
Scholarship donated by: Huntly & Catherine
Gordon
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TAIDE FOGGIATO COFFS HARBOUR PRUE GORDON BOURKE
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
(Forensic Psychology and Criminology) 19-year-old Prue Gordon is currently in her
Hailing from Coffs Harbour, 20-year-old Taide second year of a Bachelor of Science in
Foggiato is undertaking her second year of a Agriculture at the University of Sydney. Her
Bachelor in Social Work majoring in Forensic interest in agriculture developed from an
Psychology and Criminology. Taide is actively early age growing up on a mixed farming
involved in college life and is committed to enterprise in far west New South Wales. Prue
helping those whom are less fortunate. After appreciates the vital role and importance of
finishing her degree, Taide plans on working agriculture, and looks forward to exploring
with disadvantaged children in regional job opportunities in this ever-evolving
communities to promote their own wellbeing industry. She has a strong interest in
and help them achieve their personal goals. promoting greater connectivity and more
Scholarship donated by: Michael & Jenny Millner sustainable and viable practices.
Scholarship donated by: McLean Foundation
NATALIE FORD GRIFFITH ARJUNA GOVINDASAMY BILAMBIL
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Science Arjuna completed a Bachelor of Science
Natalie Ford, 25, is in her third year of a degree at the University of New South
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Veterinary Wales before transferring to the University
Science at Charles Sturt University, Wagga of Sydney and is now in his final year of
Wagga. Growing up in a country town has Veterinary Medicine. Arjuna grew up in
shaped her dedicated interest in production the Murwillumbah area and is passionate
animals and driven her ambition of becoming about livestock, agriculture and community
a large animal veterinarian. She wants to engagement within the Northern Rivers
contribute to the availability of specialised region. From the age of 10, Arjuna was
skills in rural communities. Natalie has helping to birth lambs on his family property,
particular interest in equine medicine and and his strong interest in animal welfare
reproduction. . began.
Scholarship donated by: Horizon Foundation Scholarship donated by: Bayer Australia Limited
KIMBERLEY GILBERT BOOROWA ERICA HOLMES NARRANDERA
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Diploma of Nursing
Primary) Mature aged student, Erica Holmes, has had
Kimberley Gilbert is currently in her fourth to make many sacrifices to reach her dream
year of a Bachelor of Education (Primary & of completing a Diploma of Nursing. The one
Early Childhood) at Charles Sturt University, way trip to TAFE in Cootamundra is 190km,
Wagga Wagga. Kimberley has always been so with the support of her family, Erica leaves
dedicated to a career in teaching, caring them for three nights a week. Erica believes
for children and working with her local this will pay off in the long run when she is
Aboriginal community. Kimberley aims to able to work in the management of chronic
teach in a small regional centre where she diseases in remote communities.
can engage parents in a positive way in the Scholarship donated by: OCS Fun Pty Ltd
school community.
Scholarship donated by: McLean Foundation
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ERINN HOLMES MENDOORAN SARAH KEENAN GRIFFITH
Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/ Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Medical
Bachelor of Criminology Science (Hons)
Erinn Holmes, 20, is studying a Bachelor Sarah Keenan, 24, is a fifth year medical
of Psychological Sciences/ Bachelor of student training at the Coffs Harbour Rural
Criminology via distance learning through Clinical School of the University of New South
Deakin University. Raised in a small town with Wales. Concerned by the lack of women’s
little opportunity available to young people, health and delivery options in rural areas, Sarah
Erinn has developed a strong desire to help hopes to work as a rural physician, specialising
youth in rural areas. With a particular interest in women’s health and obstetrics. Long-term
in juvenile crime, Erinn believes giving young Sarah would like to become an advocate for
people the right support in troubled times is key the health needs of all rural women.
to helping them have a successful adulthood. Scholarship donated by: B & B Rides and Games &
Scholarship donated by: Carmel Dyer-Pitroff Goldenway Amusements Pty Ltd
LACHLAN JAMES WINGHAM SARA LAH BROOME
Certificate IV in Agriculture Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of
Lachlan James is currently completing his Veterinary Science
Certificate IV in Agriculture at Tocal College. Sara Lah, 23, is in her fourth year of a Bachelor
Having grown up on a small farm outside of Veterinary Biology/ Veterinary Science
Wingham on the NSW mid-north coast, at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga.
Lachlan is passionate about the sheep Growing up in a remote region of the Kimberly
industry, sheep dog training and poultry. sparked Sara’s love for production animals
Lachlan fuels this passion by being involved and raised her awareness of the need for
in the locals shows in his area, showing sheep veterinarians in remote areas. Sara’s goal is to
and poultry. Ultimately Lachlan hopes to become a large animal veterinarian with a focus
breed sheep for wool and meat production in reproduction and herd health in the cattle or
using sustainable methods of farming. sheep industries in rural New South Wales.
Scholarship donated by: T A Field Family Scholarship donated by: Susan Maple-Brown
ANNE JOHNSTON MOREE KATHERINE LAHIFF ULLADULLA
Bachelor of Education (K-12) Bachelor of Nursing
Growing up on a mixed operation family 20-year-old Katherine Lahiff is in her
farm instilled the love of the land within third year of a Bachelor of Nursing at the
Anne from a young age. Currently at the University of Wollongong. Growing up in the
University of New England studying a rural community of Ulladulla, Katherine has
Bachelor of Education (K-12), Anne has been observed the significant gap in healthcare
a part of a dedicated committee that has services that exists between metropolitan
reignited a Student Teacher Society at UNE, and regional areas. Katherine has a particular
providing shared knowledge, experiences passion for mental health and hopes to be an
and connections with other student teachers advocate for rural areas in the future.
throughout their studies. Anne is looking Scholarship donated by: The Snow Foundation
forward to graduating and securing a
teaching position in a rural community.
Scholarship donated by: UNE Foundation
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DANIEL LAWSON NAROOMA LAUREN MEYERS WAGGA WAGGA
Bachelor of Veterinary Science Diploma in Agriculture & Certificate IV in
Daniel Lawson is a 23-year-old single father Wool Classing
from Narooma on the South Coast completing Lauren Meyers’ interest in farming and the
his Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Charles sheep industry developed through visits to
Sturt University, Wagga Wagga. Raised on her grandparent’s farm when she was young.
an aquaculture farm Daniel’s passion for all Lauren, 19, is currently studying a Diploma
animals started from a young age. It has in Agriculture and a Certificate IV in Wool
long been his ambition to work with primary Classing at the Primary Industries Centre,
producers to help them maximize productivity, TAFE Wagga Wagga. She has a special
animal welfare and profitability, thereby interest in sheep and hopes to work in the
ensuring the animal production industry field of animal nutrition and genetics.
remains viable for future generations. Scholarship donated by: David & Belinda
Scholarship donated by: The Snow Foundation Davidson
EMMA LONGWORTH ARMIDALE SEAN MCINTOSH CAMDEN
Bachelor of Rural Science Certificate IV and Diploma in Agriculture
Emma Longworth, 19, grew up in the north- Nineteen-year-old Sean McIntosh has had
west suburbs of Sydney. She never thought a passion for agriculture from a young age,
she would pursue a career in agriculture until showing cattle at local shows and ultimately
she became involved in the school farm and owning his own small herd. Last year Sean
participated in the School District Exhibit completed a Certificate III in Agriculture at
Displays competition at the Sydney Royal Tocal College and his good results, combined
Easter Show. Emma is currently in her third year with his enjoyment of the course prompted
of a Bachelor of Rural Science at the University Sean to complete a Certificate IV & Diploma
of New England and wants to inspire other city of Agriculture this year. Sean dreams of
kids to follow a career in agriculture. running his own beef and mixed cropping
Scholarship donated by: Mogul Braham Stud / enterprise in the future.
UNE Foundation Scholarship donated by: Mogul Braham Stud
CASSIE MACBEAN INVERGOWRIE JOSIE MCINTYRE TENTERFIELD
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Medicine has always been a passion for Josie McIntyre, 20, is in her second year
Cassie who hopes to work as a GP or of a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the
emergency physician in the Armidale area. University of Newcastle. Her interests in the
Having previously worked as a pathologist allied health profession began when her
and supporting her husband through young uncle suffered a major stroke. Noticing
leukaemia, Cassie is especially interested in the services needed in recovery, Josie
improving the lives of rural people living with realised the huge demand for specialised
chronic disease and mental health problems. medical services in rural areas. Having grown
Scholarship donated by: Regional Bank Australia / up in Tenterfield, Josie has a love for small
UNE Foundation rural communities and will return with her
new skills to help those in need.
Scholarship donated by: Mary Weal
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MAXIM MCMASTER LIGHTNING RIDGE INGA NEILSEN BRAIDWOOD
Certificate III Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Communication
Maxim McMaster, 14, is completing a butchery (Journalism)
apprenticeship and is enrolled in a Certificate Inga Neilsen, 20, is undertaking her second
III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) at year at the University of Technology, Sydney
Orange TAFE. Maxim is a hands-on learner studying a Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor
and after completing work experience at his of Communication (Journalism). Inga is a
local butcher in Lightning Ridge, he decided dedicated advocate for rural issues and
this was the ideal career choice for him. received an award for outstanding service to
Maxim wants to remain in his rural community Eden Monaro. She cares about regional issues
and appreciates the importance of skills such as lack of access to legal services, and
training and the opportunity it is providing for rural suicide and hopes to use her degree to
a positive future. give rural Australia a voice, broadcasting rural
Scholarship donated by: Michael & Jenny Millner affairs to regional and metropolitan viewers.
Scholarship donated by: Janie Forrest
ELISSA MCPHERSON WAGGA WAGGA HARRY OBST DUNEDOO
Diploma of Agriculture Certificate III in Agriculture
After completing her Certificate IV in Currently in his first year at Tocal Agricultural
Agriculture last year, 17-year-old Elissa College studying a Certificate III in Agriculture.
McPherson is currently studying by distance Harry Obst, 18, has a love for agriculture
education for her Diploma in Agriculture, after growing up on his family sheep and
through TAFE NSW Primary Industries cattle property at Dunedoo in the central
Centre. Elissa hopes to learn about the west. He plans to complete a Certificate IV
industry as a whole, gaining work experience in Agriculture this year and the Diploma of
in various areas of agriculture and therefore Agriculture at Tocal next year. With a strong
develop a broad range of skills she can utilise interest in genetics and beef production,
in her chosen career. Harry dreams of one day managing his own
Scholarship donated by: T A Field Family enterprise.
Scholarship donated by: T A Field Family
CAITLIN MUDDLE DUNGOG AMBER O’NEILL WAGGA WAGGA
Bachelor of Laws/Communication Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of
Caitlin Muddle, 21, is in her fourth year of a Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Laws/Communication at the Amber O’Neill, 22, is extremely passionate
University of Newcastle and is passionate about youth involvement in agriculture
about playing an adversarial role in the future and hopes to inspire more students to get
of Australian agriculture. From a fourth- involved in the industry. Her keen interest
generation dairy farming family, Caitlin hopes in alpaca breeding keeps her busy, outside
to focus her career on improving the mental of her studies for a Bachelor of Veterinary
health statistics associated with farming Biology/Veterinary Science at Charles Sturt
families and use her degree to not only give University, Wagga Wagga. Amber’s range of
rural and regional Australia a voice but also a volunteer work also helps keep her closely
say in an increasingly digitalised world. tied to her regional community.
Scholarship donated by: Susan Maple-Brown / Scholarship donated by: Exponet
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
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HILARY PILBEAM LITHGOW SAMUEL SCARLETT COOMA
Bachelor of Physiotherapy Bachelor of Animal Science
21-year-old Hilary Pilbeam is a second year Samuel Scarlett, 21, is going into his fourth
Physiotherapy student at the University of and final year studying a Bachelor of Animal
Newcastle. Growing up in the Central West, Science at Charles Sturt University, Wagga
Hilary has seen firsthand the gap in healthcare Wagga. For his final year, Samuel has been
provided to those living in rural areas and the accepted into the integrated honours program
need to integrate physiotherapy services as for research, focusing on lamb survival.
the population continues to age. Hilary hopes Samuel believes this is an issue close to sheep
to return to the Central West, becoming one farmers’ hearts and wants to pursue a career
of the much-needed physiotherapists in rural that will provide producers with the knowledge
areas and to provide high quality services to needed to keep the ovine industry thriving.
improve the lives of those living in regional Scholarship donated by: NSW Stud Merino
New South Wales. Breeders Association / UNE Foundation
Scholarship donated by: Michael & Jenny Millner
AARON RAY UKI ZOE SIBBALD NYNGAN
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology
Aaron Ray is a 27-year-old student in his Twenty-year old Zoe Sibbald is a third-year
4th year of a Bachelor of Medicine at the student studying Speech Pathology at
University of New England, Armidale. Aaron Charles Sturt University, Albury. Zoe’s interest
chose to study at a regional university to in working in paediatrics was confirmed after
help fill the lack of medical personnel in rural participating in practical experiences at Clinic
locations. He is also an active community and local schools in Albury. Zoe looks forward
volunteer with the NSW Rural Fire Service to returning to western New South Wales
and State Emergency Services and feels and providing services to children and their
this is a great way to integrate into a new families. Zoe is eager to make a difference
community. by allowing allied health services to be more
Scholarship donated by: Susan Maple-Brown / accessible in rural New South Wales.
Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Scholarship donated by: McLean Foundation
SHARNI SALAU MANGOPLAH KAYLA SIMPSON FORSTER
Certificate IV in Agriculture Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
Originally from a property in southwest Kayla Simpson, 22, is currently in her
New South Wales, 20-year-old Sharni Salau, second year of a Bachelor of Social Science
now calls Mangophah home. Studying a (Psychology) degree. Kayla is studying via
Certificate IV in Agriculture Sharni hopes that distance through Charles Sturt University and
through this course she will be able to further on campus at Port Macquarie, whilst working
her knowledge of animal welfare, pasture part time in the region’s youth refuge. Kayla is
planning and livestock feeding so she can working towards her goal of becoming a school
make a positive contribution to agriculture in counsellor, and has a particular desire to assist
New South Wales. her local indigenous community Having grown
Scholarship donated by: T A Field Family up in Forster Kayla aims to continue to help
youth in her local area reach their full potential.
Scholarship donated by: G O’Neill
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CLAIRE SMART CANBERRA MILTON SMITH ORANGE
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) Certificate III Agriculture
Claire Smart, 21, is completing her fourth year Currently studying a Certificate III in
of a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) Agriculture at Tocal College 18-year-old Milton
at Charles Sturt University, Albury. Having Smith hopes to combine his natural skills
seen the difference that early intervention with a specialised education to become a
can make for children and those with a farm manager. With a dedicated interest in
disability, she is passionate about providing the sheep and beef industries Milton is taking
health services for rural families. She is keen full advantage of every available opportunity
to explore the role that telemedicine could to further his experience and knowledge in
offer in rural physiotherapy and hopes to these areas, providing the background for a
work in a multi-disciplinary allied health successful career on the land.
practice supporting children and adults with a Scholarship donated by: T A Field Family
disability in rural New South Wales.
Scholarship donated by: The Snow Foundation
SAMANTHA SMART DUBBO SAMANTHA SPARK NOWRA
Certificate IV in Agriculture Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of
18-year-old Samantha Smart is studying a Veterinary Science
Certificate III in Agricultural Production at Samantha Spark, 22, is in her fourth year of a
Tocal College. Samantha discovered her love Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Veterinary
of livestock at school, preparing steers to Science at Charles Sturt University, Wagga
show. She appreciates the practical nature Wagga. She has a particular interest in
of the course at Tocal, and hopes to one day the dairy industry and is motivated by the
put her education to use managing a mixed prospect of working with producers, assisting
farming enterprise and demonstrating that all animals from valuable stud stock to
environmentally sustainable farming can precious family pets.
prove financially sustainable. Scholarship donated by: Agricultural Societies
Scholarship donated by: Rali Foundation Council of NSW
KIERAN SMITH INVERELL LAUREN SWAIN GUNNEDAH
Bachelor of Rural Science Post Graduate Masters of Physiotherapy
Kieran Smith is in his third year of a Bachelor Lauren Swain is completing her final year of
of Rural Science at the University of New a Masters of Physiotherapy at the University
England. Kieran grew up on a sheep and of Sydney. With a passion for rural health,
cattle property on the New England 23-year-old Lauren is dedicated to ensuring
Tablelands, and is passionate about research that rural and remote communities have
addressing issues that affect productivity access to the best possible health care.
and profitability in the agricultural industry. Lauren hopes to give back to her community
With a special interest in selective genetics by volunteering her time to local clubs and
& breeding, his goal is to use the knowledge associations to assist in injury prevention and
gained from his studies to improve fertility rehabilitation.
and productivity of livestock across Australia. Scholarship donated by: Susan Maple-Brown
Scholarship donated by: NSW Stud Merino
Breeders Association / UNE Foundation
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JASLYN TUCKWELL BUNYAH
Bachelor of Agriculture
Jaslyn Tuckwell, 22, is in her final year of a
JB FAIRFAX AWARD FOR RURAL
Bachelor of Agriculture, majoring in General
Agricultural Production at the University of
New England. Growing up in the small dairy
AND REGIONAL JOURNALISM
and beef community of Bunyah, she was
always assisting in the yards or helping on her This award aims to unearth a talented, young writer who
neighbour’s dairy farm. Studying agriculture is passionate about communicating the rich stories and
throughout high school, Jaslyn’s passion for
the industry grew. Upon completion of her issues from rural and regional Australia and is committed
degree, Jaslyn hopes to continue to work in to pursuing a career in journalism upon graduation.
the dairy industry in a management role.
Scholarship donated by: Exponet Pty Ltd / Royal
Agricultural Society of NSW
HUGH WILLOUGHBY COWRA
Bachelor of Veterinary Science/Bachelor of
Veterinary Biology
Twenty-four year old Hugh Willoughby is in
his 4th year of a Bachelor of Veterinary
Science/Bachelor of Veterinary Biology
degree at Charles Sturt University, Wagga
Wagga. Hugh’s interest lies in genetics and
nutrition, and the vital role they play in the
efficiency of livestock production. He sees a
future role for himself in assisting producers
with new technologies, in an effort to
safeguard against price and climate variability.
Hugh is keen to begin his career as a rural
Veterinarian, contributing to the vitality and
viability of country New South Wales.
Scholarship donated by: Agricultural Societies
Council of NSW Ltd
KATRINA NASH CUDAL
Katrina Nash is a 4th year Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Communications (Journalism)
student at Newcastle University. Katrina hails from Cudal and has a very keen interest
in rural and regional journalism. Katrina was also a 2017 RASF Rural Scholar and, upon
graduation, hopes to move back to the Central West as a journalist.
Katrina is keenly aware of the platform regional journalists have to influence society
and inform metropolitan areas about some of the issues regional communities face.
She believes it is an incredibly rewarding career choice, bringing concerns to light and
reporting on matters relevant to regional and rural Australia.
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SCHOLARSHIPS PRODUCE SCHOLARSHIP
These awards encourage and support students who This award encourages and supports students who
demonstrate passion, strong leadership qualities and demonstrate passion, strong leadership qualities and who
who are committed to making a contribution to the are committed to making a contribution to the NSW dairy
Australian wine industry. produce industry and their community.
TIM DEXTER MERRICKS NORTH THOMAS COLMAN BLUE MOUNTAINS
Sydney Royal Wine Study Scholarship Sydney Royal Wine Assessment
Tim Dexter is in the final year of a Scholarship
Postgraduate Diploma in Viticulture and Growing up in the Blue Mountain’s Tom’s
Oenology at the University of Adelaide, passion for growing things lead him
following his Honours in Environmental towards a degree in winemaking and
Science. Growing up surrounded by viticulture to which he graduated with
vineyards on Victoria’s Mornington honours. During his degree he spent any
Peninsula it was pre-destined that Tim free period working for various
would pursue a career in wine. However, winemakers in the Basket Range in the
it was time spent in the wineries of Adelaide Hills, such as James Erskine at SARAH WHITE COOLAH
California that confirmed this was the Jauma and Alex Schulkin at The Other A particular interest in animal production and health motivates Sarah White in the fourth
career for him. Following the journey from Right. Since then he has travelled overseas year of her Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree at
vineyard to bottle, Tim has worked in the and has worked for a variety of wineries Charles Sturt University. Sarah grew up on a sheep and beef property in Coolah, but her
wine regions of the Yarra Valley, Margaret within America, Spain and up into north- focus is now firmly on the dairy industry. Sarah believes working to improve animal
River, the Clare Valley, Spain, California, eastern France. He is in particularly nutrition and health will lead to an increase in efficiency and profitability within the dairy
Oregon and back to the Mornington excited by the opportunity to witness and industry, benefitting dairy farmers and rural communities across Australia. She hopes to
Peninsula. Tim hopes to become a grower contribute to the collision of climate, work closely with farmers and other industry professionals in bovine disease eradication
and winemaker, promoting Australian changing wine styles, consumer education programs and improving viability.
wines at home and abroad. / perception into natural wines and their
impact on the Australian Wine industry.
24 RAS FOUNDATION 2018 GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 252018 COMMUNITY FUTURES GRANTS
COMMUNITY FUTURES GRANTS MEGAN COYLE WALBUNDRIE
Walbundrie Show Society member Megan
Coyle will combine with a group of local
volunteers to provide a purpose-built arena
RAS Foundation Community Futures Grants encourage for horse events at Walbundrie Show. The
and champion rural leadership by providing each successful arena will also be available for hire for other
equestrian and community groups, providing
grant applicant up to $25,000 to fund a community project much-needed fundraising opportunities.
that addresses a need or issue in their local community. The flow-on effect will provide benefits for
improved parking facilities and better use of
Projects that once complete, will result in enhanced social the main arena during the annual Show.
and economic outcomes for the wider community.
ELIZABETH MUNN LEETON ROB WITTS GUNNEDAH
Elizabeth Munn’s project will see her build Local farmer and Gunnedah Show Society
a Young Farmer’s Challenge trailer for use President, Rob Witts, acknowledges that with
by the communities in her zone, allowing over 50,000 patrons attending the various
more shows to compete. The Young Farmers events held at Gunnedah Showground the
Challenge gives young people the chance current facilities are far from adequate. Rob
to showcase their expertise in a series of and his team of skilled volunteers plan to
on-farm tasks, with the tests including upgrade the makeshift facilities so that they
everything from animal handling to erecting can better cater for the many events held at
fences, driving tractors, putting out fires and the Showground and provide a workable
even first aid challenges. Elizabeth is keenly space for those working in the kitchen.
aware of the need to get young people
involved at a local community level and is
positive the trailer will be well used.
CLAIRE JOHNSON CROOKWELL KATRINA THOMAS CONDOBOLIN
Cattle committee member Claire Johnson Condobolin High School agricultural science
knows that the new cattle shed her teacher Katrina Thomas and her fiercely
committee can now build will be of great determined colleagues plan to update and
benefit to the entire cattle producing rejuvenate the ageing agricultural facilities at
community. With an increase in entries in the Condobolin High School. Katrina wants to
stud cattle competition, this new facility will create a positive and safe learning space for
be able to accommodate all cattle and keep students with an all-purpose shed, chicken
them protected from the often-unpredictable enclosure, hothouse and aquaponics set up.
weather at Show time. The new shed will also Katrina and her students hope to set up two
enable the Crookwell community to host a small enterprises, a chicken breeding and
variety of other events throughout the year, vegetable/plant seedling enterprise.
bringing some much-needed economic
benefits to the wider community.
26 RAS FOUNDATION 2018 GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 272018 COMMUNITY FUTURES GRANTS
NAOMI KAUTER GRESFORD
The deterioration of the Gresford
Showground stable block has meant the
RAS FOUNDATION COMMUNITY
facility is not used to its full potential. Naomi
Kauter has plans to replace the rafters and
roof and install a new guttering system along
KITCHEN GRANT
with water tanks to collect water for reuse. In Each year, a large scale kitchen is built to host cooking
conjunction with existing facilities, the stable
block will attract out of area organisations to
demonstrations at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. After the
host horse related and other events in Show the kitchen appliances donated by Euromaid, along with
Gresford, leading to economic benefits for
a generous cash grant for benches and cabinetry, are awarded
the community as a whole.
to a rural NSW community to reinvigorate a community facility.
WINNER: BOGGABRI SHOWGROUND AND PUBLIC RESERVE TRUST
An old rundown kitchen in desperate need of a makeover spurred our judges to award
this little town with a big heart a much-needed boost. Boggabri’s compelling
application highlighted just how many community groups and local events would
benefit from new kitchen facilities. This will have a widespread impact on the town of
900 and support the organisations that use the showgrounds for events and functions.
RUNNER UP: MENDOORAN PASTORAL, AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
For many years the Mendooran PA & H Association has dreamed of a facility that will
benefit all their user groups and a local grant made this possible in 2016. However
inside the facility was just an empty room. The group has received $10,000 worth of
appliances from Euromaid to fully equip their planned kitchen. The grant panel was
inspired by the enthusiasm of this small town and is confident this grant will breathe
new life into the events and groups that will use it.
28 RAS FOUNDATION 2018 GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 29DONORS THE RAS FOUNDATION
We sincerely thank the following donors and supporters
for their generous support of the RAS Foundation in 2018.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES COUNCIL • MICHAEL AND JENNY MILLNER MR MICHAEL MILLNER
OF NSW
• NATURAL SELECTION GROUP MR ROBERT RYAN OAM
• AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MAGAZINE
• NELL AND HERMON SLADE TRUST MS SALLY EVANS
• BAYER AUSTRALIA LIMITED
• NSW STUD MERINO BREEDERS MS SUSAN WAKEFORD
• B & B GAMES AND GOLDENWAY ASSOCIATION
MS SOPHIE HANSEN
AMUSEMENTS
• OCS FUN PTY LTD
MR GRAHAME SHARPE
• BRIGHTSET PRINTING
• RALI FOUNDATION
MR CHRISTOPHER HINDMARSH
• CARMEL DYER-PITROFF
• RAS COUNCILLORS
PROF JAMES PRATLEY
• COUNTRY VALLEY
• RAS STAFF
• COWLED FOUNDATION
• REGIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK
• DAVID AND BELINDA DAVIDSON
• ROBERT RYAN OAM
• DAVID AND LIZ BROWNHILL
• THE SNOW FOUNDATION
• EUROMAID
• SUNRICE
• EXPONET
• SUSAN MAPLE-BROWN
• FAIRFAX AGRICULTURAL MEDIA
• SYDNEY ROYAL WINE COMMITTEE
• GRAHAM O’NEILL
• SYDNEY ROYAL DAIRY COMMITTEE
• HAWKESBURY VALLEY MEAT
• TA FIELD FAMILY
PROCESSORS
• UNE FOUNDATION
• HORIZON FOUNDATION
• HUNTLY AND CATHERINE GORDON
• JANIE FORREST
• JOHN B FAIRFAX AO
• DR GEORGE JACOBS AND DR JANICE
HIRSHORN, MOGUL BRAHMAN STUD
• MARY AND PETER WEAL
• MCLEAN FOUNDATION
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