Allara Learning

Allara Learning is proud to be joining forces with Hunter St. Hospitality this year on a very special project. 👀

The teams have been working closely over the past few months to develop the Next Gen Program for up-and-coming hospitality professionals.

This program has been designed to support sustainable career pathways for those new to the industry by focusing on holistic, engaging and venue-specific training and application. The program is nationally accredited, with participants walking away with a Certificate III in Hospitality, as well as a wealth of experience working in diverse venues, multiple job roles, with subject matter experts and building a strong foundation for their careers.

“I encourage all hospitality groups to adopt this approach in engaging with new talent, creating long-term success and attracting high quality, aspiring-professionals for our wonderful industry. Allara Learning is proud to be the leading experts in creating these partnerships.” - Rosie O., National Head of Training and Development.

The program kicked off this week at Munich Brauhaus in the Rocks.

We're incredibly proud to celebrate the results of our Dream Believe Achieve program for the 2025 cohorts 03 and 04 — delivered through our 10-year partnership with the North Queensland Cowboys.

For those unfamiliar with the program, Dream Believe Achieve was created to address the lower than average rates of Indigenous Australians employed in the hospitality industry.

Delivered on-site at the NRL Cowboys House in Townsville, it combines a nationally recognised Certificate III in Hospitality with hands-on work experience, dedicated mentoring, and real connections to employment.
It's designed for participants who have faced long-term unemployment, limited education, and significant barriers to entering the workforce.

Ten years on, the results continue to speak for themselves. Across last year's four cohorts, we observed exceptionally high employment rates amongst our completing candidates:

⭐ 81% of Cohort 03 and 90% of Cohort 04 moved straight into employment.

⭐ All remaining students are completing work experience to finalise their qualification.

These outcomes aren't just statistics. They represent real people, many facing significant barriers, who now have a qualification, a job, and a pathway forward.

Here's to the students of Cohorts 03 and 04. We couldn't be more proud. 🤠

Read more about this amazing program 👇

We’re pleased to welcome Professor Jane Burns to Allara Group as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.

Jane joins our executive team at an important time for the hospitality industry, as workforce wellbeing, leadership capability and long-term sustainability continue to shape how organisations grow and retain their people.

A global leader in mental health and wellbeing, and recently appointed Chair of NTIA Australia, Jane brings deep experience across industry, government and digital innovation.

Having already partnered with Allara over the past six months, her appointment formalises a shared commitment: to build resilient, high-performing hospitality cultures — not just deliver training.

We’re excited about what’s ahead for our clients, our people and the industry.

👉 Read the full announcement: https://hubs.li/Q03_45sx0

Serving up real outcomes.

We’re proud to partner with the Cowboys’ Dream, Believe, Achieve (DBA) Hospitality Program, a program that’s changing lives and strengthening the hospitality workforce in North Queensland.

The latest cohort delivered outstanding results:
✔️ 18 of 22 participants now employed
✔️ 9 hired directly by their work experience venues

Delivered in partnership with Allara Learning, DBA combines practical training, mentoring and real-world experience to build confidence, capability and job-ready skills — creating a win for both learners and employers.

A powerful example of what’s possible when industry, community and training providers work together.

👉 Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q03YGZ5l0

Wests Group Australia is Raising the Bar for Workforce Development

Wests Group Australia needed a flexible, scalable training solution to drive career progression for their large, multi-site team.

Through a strategic partnership with Allara Global, they successfully:
• Formalised training pathways with accredited, custom content.
• Boosted staff confidence and improved guest service.
• Integrated online courses for flexible, on-demand learning.

The Result: A significant increase in staff retention and the creation of clear career pathways that help talent grow into leadership roles.

The Feedback: “It was not what I was expecting – it was even better… I see a solid future in hospitality and the opportunities that come from this course.”

👉 Read the full case study:
https://hubs.li/Q03BT6fj0

Celebrating tomorrow’s hospitality leaders – today

Congratulations to Suzie Quinsey, assistant venue manager at the Morphett Arms Hotel, and the 2025 recipient of the Australian Hotelier Future Leaders Scholarship

Suzie’s journey—from F&B attendant to assistant venue manager—is a brilliant example of what’s possible with grit, growth and the right support. We’re incredibly proud to partner with Australian Hotelier, Asahi Beverages, and Allara Global to help equip emerging leaders like Suzie with the skills, confidence and coaching they need to thrive.

As part of the scholarship prize, Suzie will receive:

• A full year of access to Allara Learning and Allara Global leadership courses
• Personalised mentorship with an Allara facilitator
• A bespoke leadership masterclass for herself and up to 15 future leaders at her venue – all designed to accelerate capability across her team

This initiative is about more than recognition. It’s about raising the bar in our sector—creating pathways for growth, connection, and excellence across the pub industry.

Read the full story via Australian Hotelier
https://hubs.li/Q03zV1B50