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 R&D outcomes and innovate, 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.
Impact of COVID-19 on people development and leadership programs
The following information was accurate as at 14 January 2021, but is subject to ongoing developments of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please contact us at research@wineaustralia.com.
Wine Australia-led programs
Wine Australia-led programs
- Future Leaders – Applications now closed. The 2021 program has shifted to commence in June 2022. Visit www.winefutureleaders.com for more information about the program.
- Next Crop – Langhorne Creek and the Barossa Valley are hosting Next Crop in 2021. Wine Australia will call for applications from other regions in 2021 for funding to implement a Next Crop program in 2022.
- Travel bursaries – This funding opportunity is currently on hold. There will be no travel bursary funding round in 2021.
- PhD and Master by Research scholarships – No change, applications will open the first Monday in October 2021.
Programs
Research 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 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 moreFuture 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 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 moreWine Industry Mentor Program
The Wine Industry Mentor Program is a whole of sector initiative aiming to support and inspire the future generations of wine industry professionals by tapping into the experiences and insights from the best in their field. It is proudly supported by Wine Communicators of Australia, The University of Adelaide, Wine Australia and the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology.
Find out moreOther sponsored programs
