Wine Australia helps develop the leaders of tomorrow – and build the skills of the leaders of today – through national and regional leadership programs that support a diverse and vibrant wine sector.
Our leaders are from all parts of the Australian grape and wine community. We invest in programs to help our leaders to develop the skills to drive our community forward, adopt research outcomes and innovation, contribute to a sustainable and profitable sector, and build networks to support future contributions.
Wine Australia periodically brings together alumni from across our leadership and people development programs to provide a platform for collaborative projects and create ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking.
Please note Wine Australia no longer supports travel bursaries.
Programs
Future Leaders
The Future Leaders program is the wine community’s peak personal and professional leadership program. It is designed for the next crop of those who are ready to step up and take their businesses and our sector to the next level.
Find out moreNext Crop
The Next Crop program is an opportunity for regions to design and deliver their own bespoke leadership development offering at minimal cost for participants. It is a three-way partnership between Wine Australia, regional partners and a provider organisation.
Find out moreRootlings
A network for under 35’s working in all aspects of the Australian grape and wine sector. Funded and supported by Wine Australia with ASVO, this peer-to-peer program supports innovation through access to professional development opportunities. Educate, empower, innovate, connect and inspire. If you’re under 35 join the network!
Find out moreWine Industry Mentor Program
The Wine Industry Mentor Program is proudly supported by Wine Australia, Wine Communicators of Australia, The University of Adelaide, Wine Industry Suppliers Australia Inc and the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology.
Find out moreResearch scholarships
Wine Australia is committed to the development of the next generation of researchers, experts and leaders who will help to drive the Australian grape and wine community's future.
Find out moreWine Australia Alumni
Australia’s grape and wine community leaders are from all parts of our diverse sector. Wine Australia’s leadership programs aim to celebrate our sector’s distinct differences and support the strong collaboration within our community.
Find out moreDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Future success in our sector is built on practices that support a diverse range of industry professionals, recognising that growth and the prosperity of our regions comes from committed advocates.
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