International dairy specialist returns

Dr Nollaig Heffernan, an internationally respected specialist in leadership and organisational psychology, will tour all dairy regions this year - including Gippsland next month.
With almost 20 years of hands-on experience working alongside dairy farmers, processors and industry leaders, Nollaig understands the unique pressures facing modern dairy businesses — from people management and succession planning to decision-making under constant change.
Nollaig's sessions are practical, relatable and grounded in real dairy farm experience. She focuses on:
Strengthening leadership of people and teams.
Improving communication within farm teams and family businesses.
Navigating generational change and succession.
Building resilient, high-performing workplaces.
Farmers who have attended her previous workshops have consistently valued her ability to translate research and psychology into clear, actionable strategies that can be applied immediately on-farm.
Whether you're managing staff, working through generational change, or simply looking to improve performance and wellbeing across your business, Nollaig's presentations offer fresh insights and proven tools to support long-term success in a demanding industry.
Dairy farmers can attend sessions in Morwell on March 16 and 17 including:
March 16, 100am to 2pm - Having a seat at the table: An introduction to governance and peer leadership
March 16, 6pm to 8.30pm - Taking the next step: Skills for career progression into management
March 17, 10am to 2pm - It starts on day one: Creating a great workplace.
For more information go to Dairy Australia website.