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Heather Ellis, from BlueWren Connections, with a summary of the Social Value Of Saleyards report<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 6, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Researchers have proven what most country people probably already knew in their hearts, saleyards are critical to the social fabric of rural communities.<\/p>\n

The Australian Livestock Markets Association (ALMA) released a report last week summarising research conducted by consultants BlueWren Connections at saleyards in five States.<\/p>\n

BlueWren founder Heather Ellis – who is well-known in the South Burnett for the work she has done with the Red Earth Community Leadership Program – launched the research project at the Coolabunia Saleyards in July last year.<\/p>\n

Since then Heather and her team have been talking to community members and stakeholders at saleyards across Australia, observing sales in progress and conducting an online survey.<\/p>\n

“Research participants were passionate about the industry and connected to their saleyard community,” Heather said.<\/p>\n

“Some people were sceptical and unsure about what ‘social value’ meant or how to measure social value. However, when the rapport developed, they gave freely of their stories and knowledge.”<\/p>\n

The group spoke to individual producers, buyers, facility owners and stock inspectors as well as other industry representatives, health professionals, tourists and even police.<\/p>\n

Their findings were broken down into five main categories:<\/p>\n