Consortium of expertise supporting future-facing agrifood businesses, value chains, communities and regions across Australia and Asia
for a more sustainable future
Brolga Co is a consortium of independent professionals working across the agrifood ecosystem who come together to deliver on engagements and projects on an as needs basis.
This flexible approach allows our expertise and resources to be customised to your needs and provide progressive, pragmatic and cost-effective longterm outcomes.
About
What we do
We work with a value chain approach, a collaborative mindset and a people focus.
Working at the intersection of industry development, science and innovation, agribusiness and rural and regional development, we provide you with the tailored support and services you need.
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Strategy development and implementation
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Strategic review & analysis
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Stakeholder engagement & consultation
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Research, development (R&D) and adoption –
advisory, brokering, review
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Innovation and technology development –
advisory, managing, navigating
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Industry development -
emerging and existing industries
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Project scoping, design and delivery
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Facilitation and workshops
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Capability building and education
Testimonials
“The team delivered a detailed strategic piece with clear recommendations for next steps. The [feasibility] report was delivered on time and the team were a pleasure to work with.”
Communication & Engagement Coordinator, Hycel Technology Hub
“Our Shire was at a pivotal point around rejuvenation of the agricultural industry. Karensa worked alongside us to develop a clear strategic framework and pathway for the next decade of work. She brought terrific knowledge and ethics to the project and really took the time to understand what we wanted throughout.”
Director Community & Planning, Towong Shire
TOWONG SHIRE COUNCIL
Development of an agriculture strategic plan through strong community engagement and consultation delivered a shared vision with tangible outcomes to sustainably progress the region’s agricultural prosperity.
DAIRY AUSTRALIA
Sustainable Dairy Products –– lead consultant in development of online environment evaluation tool for dairy farmers, Learning and Development modules, extension materials and program delivery
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Strategic review and analysis of the School of Biosciences performance toward the University’s Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan. This created a strategic plan across the broader Faculty of Science to strengthen Indigenous reconciliation and collaboration across the areas of employment, students and research.
THE CHEESE SCHOOL
Strategic advisory for the establishing artisan cheese and specialty dairy education and training operation. Focused on advancing Australia’s fledgling industry The Cheese School offers small-class practical and theoretical professional artisan cheesemaking and related dairy product training.
FOOD & INDUSTRY CAPACITY & SKILL INITIATIVE (India)
Oversaw the development of India’s first Artisan Cheese Maker Qualification Pack to create an artisan cheese maker qualification and pathway within India’s national skill development and training framework. With the growing demand for specialty cheeses this will offer significant local employment and livelihood opportunities.
Logos of the organisations Brolga Co. has worked with
Logos of the organisations Brolga Co. has worked with
Logos of the organisations Brolga Co. has worked with
Logos of the organisations Brolga Co. has worked with
Karensa Menzies
PhD Dairy Science
Aaron Gosling
Assistant Manager
Cath Jenkins
Programming Editor
Adam Jenkins
Art Director
Who
we are
Melbourne office
Goods Shed North
710 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC, 3008
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, Brolga Co acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.