Young Dairy Network Project Staff
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Vivienne has a background in agriculture having been born and bred on a sheep and wool property at Charleville. She has been extensively involved in the development of Information Technology and precision agriculture in the rural industry. Vivienne was instrumental in the development of GPS technologies for the cotton industry including being the first to test cotton yield monitors in Australia and develop whole farm mapping. In the past few years, Vivienne has assisted farmers and graziers with Native Vegetation Management legislation and in preparing Property Maps of Assessable Vegetation (PMAV). Vivienne has experience in business management, sales, marketing, customer service, training and workshop facilitation. With her wide ranging rural background, and lots of energy to provide to the Network, Vivienne is looking forward to working with the Young Dairy Network team to further benefit young farmers across the dairy industries Northern region. |
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Sue’s background in dairying has been extensive being a 3rd generation dairy farmer from both sides of her family. Her passion for dairying began as a child on her parent’s dairy on the Northern Downs. Never being too far removed from the dairy while at university, she returned from study and entered into purchasing a dairy farm. During 13 years of owning the farm she saw and experienced many changes within the industry. Sue later changed careers into retail semen sales, which once again kept her in touch with dairying as dairy farmers made up a large portion of her clients. Sue has three boys aged 14, 12 & 9 of which are involved in the industry. As part of the Cows Create Careers program, She visited her eldest son’s high school as an industry advocate and thoroughly enjoy working with the students as they explore career options in dairying. Sue gets a lot of enjoyment working with young farmers and has a number of life time friends within the industry. Sue is currently working on a large scale dairy as well as being the YDN Darling Downs Co-ordinator. |
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Belinda has been working in the dairy industry in Queensland since 1995, following her studies in Agricultural Science at the University of Queensland. She worked for 10 years in a farm liaison role with the Dept Primary Industries and Dairy Farmers. During that time she lived in Toowoomba and spent most of her time working with farmers on the Darling Downs and the South Burnett. Over the years Belinda has enjoyed working with dairy farmers and in their businesses and has built good working relationships with farmers and some great friendships. After starting a family in 2003, Belinda began working in her own book keeping and consulting business and has since worked on many industry projects, particularly dealing with ‘drought management’. Belinda is excited about working with young farmers in the South East Queensland and NSW Far North Coast regions, being involved in their network and helping them further develop their businesses and themselves to move with the challenges the future brings the industry.
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Jackie has had many years of experience in project and event management. She has worked in Government and also with a diverse range of organisations and community groups aligned with agriculture. Jackie has a passion for contributing to both the education and social aspects of agriculture and its unique culture. In 2002, Jackie was awarded the Centenary Medal for her service to local community and primary industries in Queensland. |
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Mid North Coast NSW Co-ordinator - Traci Gordon Born into a successful Dairy Farming family in the Coffs Harbour area, Traci grew up on the family farm. Holding a University qualification in Adult Education from the University of Technology in Sydney and a Nationally recognised Certificate IV in Workplace Training, Traci worked as a Corporate Trainer for 13 years. In 2001, she followed her husband to Singapore where they lived for 8 years. Returning to Australia last year, Traci and her two beautiful teenage girls are living on their own property in Crossmaglen (Coffs Harbour) adjoining their family’s successful 3rd generation dairy farm. Traci uses her 56 acres to adjist the next generation of dairy cows and grow fodder crops. Having been away from the Valley in which she grew up, Traci is now happily reconnected with farming life. Milking cows on a casual basis for her family and helping out with farm maintenance. Traci is the Coordinator for the New Generation Dairy Farmers Forum. Being a part of the Forum has introduced Traci to many dynamic, friendly and knowledgeable dairy farmers from the Mid North Coast Region. Traci is looking forward to the many exciting challenges that the Young Dairy Network offers and to helping farmers in her Region achieve their goals. |
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Far North Qld Contact: Annalissa Geraghty
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Project Manager - Viv McCollum
Darling Downs Co-ordinator:Sue Dowling
South-East Qld & NSW Far North Coast 
Sunshine Coast Co-ordinator - Jackie Kyte