🌱 The Power of Connection: Learning, Sharing and Growing Together

Recently, I had the chance to attend a regenerative agricultural forum hosted by Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) – an inspiring gathering packed with expert speakers, practical insights and passionate people. As always, the information shared was invaluable.

But what struck me most wasn’t just the quality of the content – it was the quality of the people.

Like many events of this kind, there was so much to take in, and yet not quite enough time to speak with everyone I wanted to. I left with a notebook full of ideas, and a heart full of appreciation for the value of being in the same space with others who care deeply about the land, their communities, and the future.

Sonia McMahon, Katie Zerner, Nick Holliday and Chris Sarquis celebrating completing the RECLP Program.

Participating in the Red Earth Community Leadership Program (RECLP) is another recent experience that’s left a lasting impact. I was fortunate to share that journey with a group of fantastic local leaders. Each of us brought something unique, and together we created something even greater – a network of mutual support, shared learning, and collaboration.

That sense of connection – of really hearing and helping each other – is what carries us forward.

And now, with Easter and the school holidays upon us, it's also a wonderful time to reconnect with family and friends. Whether it's gathering around the table, heading out on a road trip, or simply slowing down together at home, these small moments matter. They ground us, remind us what we value, and fill our cups.

Whether it’s in a paddock, a meeting room, or over a cuppa after a workshop, those moments where we connect, reflect, and encourage one another are where real change begins. It’s where ideas turn into action, and challenges become shared responsibilities rather than isolated burdens.

As we each work on our own projects or passions, it’s comforting and energising to know we’re not doing it alone. We have people to bounce ideas off, ask questions, challenge us, cheer us on, or simply sit with us in the messy middle of something not-quite-finished.

Connection doesn’t just make the work easier – it makes it more meaningful.

So here’s to learning from each other, supporting one another, and staying connected – in the paddock, the classroom, around the dinner table, and everywhere in between.

We’re better together.