Welcome to the Young Livestock Exporters Network

Name: Western on the Waves
Start: 2022-11-08T17:45:00+09:30
End: 2022-11-08T21:00:00+09:30
Location: Darwin, NT

The Young Livestock Exporters Network was established in 2019 by young industry professionals, for young industry professionals. YLEN's vision is to build networks and leadership through pathways of professional development within the livestock export supply chain.

The network is underpinned by two key pillars:

Career development of members through providing pathways to professional development opportunities.
Building relationships through networking opportunities.

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News and Blog

Member Profile: Regan Lynch

Sep 29, 2022

MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHTThis month we caught up with member Regan Lynch, a registered vet working in Central Queensland, who has recently been named a 2023 Nuffield Australia Scholar. Where are you based?Hughenden, North West Queensland. Why are you a YLEN member?I’m passionate about the northern beef industry and getting the next generation excited about it too.…

Current Job Opportunities

The live export industry, and livestock industry as a whole, offers great employment opportunities and career paths to young people across all stages of their journey. We've put together a selection of current jobs on offer that have come our way. Click through to read more!

YLEN Committee Applications 2022

Sep 12, 2022

Volunteer Committee Member Nominations The Young Livestock Exporters Network (YLEN) is excited to open applications for YLEN committee positions! Committee Meetings: Monthly meetings – online 1 x face-to-face strategy meeting annually 1 x face-to-face AGM Nov 2023 Nomination Process YLEN is seeking nominations to fill two committee positions. In a slight change this year, nominations…

Marcus Oldham College & Livecorp Travel Bursary

Sep 3, 2022

Have you thought about attending LIVEXchange in Darwin, and want some help in getting there? Long time sponsors & supporters of YLEN, Marcus Oldham & LiveCorp are making this happen for YLEN members. We have FOUR packages available, including the following; 1 x LIVEXchange 2022 conference ticket (sponsored by LiveCorp) 1 x Western on the Wave…

YLEN Livestock Leaders Workshop

Sep 1, 2022

Are you the leader we’re looking for? YLEN and The Livestock Collective are delighted to announce our partnership in delivering another Livestock Leaders workshop! After a very successful pilot workshop in early 2020, the two parties are very excited to join forces again! When: Mon 7 & Tues 8 November, 2022 Where: Darwin, NT Cost:…

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Testimonials

“I found the first session very informative. It has really enticed me to do some self-reflection about my strategies as a leader. I am going to take a lot away from these next sessions.”

Sean Torta

Headstockman, Delamere Station - 2022 Mate to Manager Participant

“Passionate people who will become the next generation of live exporters leading the world in animal welfare outcomes.”

John Scott

Roebuck Export Depot Manager

“YLEN has given me the chance to broaden my networks within the industry and forced me to step out of my comfort zone.”

Kari Moffat

Animal Welfare Assurance Manager

“I've thoroughly enjoyed my time up here, learning lots and talking to as many people in the industry as I can!”

Sophie Morris

2022 Marcus Oldham Travel & Training Bursary Awardee

"A progressive and inclusive group that allows me to network across the supply chain and allows me to interact with like-minded people."

Member Survey Feedback 2020

"YLEN introduced me to influential industry leaders, I’ve made some great friends and it’s opened my eyes to the many opportunities the live export industry presents to young people."

Camille Camp. Kalyeeda Station & YLEN Secretary

“YLEN allowed me to grow my networks within the beef industry. I was able to connect with producers and station owners as the Northern Beef Industry has contrasting aspects when compared to the South.”