Marcus Oldham students continue to take part in regular Marcus Minds sessions as part of their studies, helping them develop the skills needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with a career in agriculture.
Led by Kris Hinck, a sport and human performance consultant and lecturer at Deakin University, the sessions focus on building resilience, maintaining wellbeing and developing the habits that underpin long term personal and professional performance.
Drawing on experience working with elite sporting organisations including the Geelong Cats, Adelaide Football Club, Commonwealth and Olympic medallists, Tour de France cyclists, the Victorian Institute of Sport and the Australian Men’s Basketball Team, Kris helps students explore practical strategies for managing pressure, maintaining perspective and performing at their best through the inevitable highs and lows of life and work.
Made possible through the support of Marcus Oldham graduate Tim McGavin AG99 and his wife Suzy, the Marcus Minds Project provides practical, evidence based resources designed specifically for people living and working in rural and agricultural communities.
“With the ups and downs in the agriculture industry, we felt it was important to provide our community with sources of health proactivity, optimism and what many industries refer to as high performance,” Kris said.
“Within the Marcus Minds Project, we refer to this ideal of high performance as being Healthy, Wealthy, Happy and Wise. It’s a journey, not a destination, and everyone can benefit from this approach.”
While Marcus Oldham students participate in dedicated Marcus Minds sessions throughout the year, the project extends well beyond the College. The online platform provides free resources for alumni, industry professionals and members of the wider agricultural community who are looking to improve their wellbeing, performance and overall quality of life.
“The world is full of conflicting information about how to maintain health, wellbeing and performance through work and life,” Kris said.
“Through the support of Tim and Suzy McGavin alongside Marcus Oldham College leaders, we have been able to engage health and performance leaders to aggregate the best information and make it practical for Marcus Oldham people and their communities.”
Recently, Marcus Minds sponsor Tim McGavin discussed the project during a podcast appearance, highlighting the importance of proactive approaches to wellbeing and performance in agriculture.
Whether you’re a current student, graduate or someone working in the agricultural sector, Marcus Minds provides practical tools and insights to help you strengthen your purpose, mind, body, connection and performance.
To learn more about Marcus Minds and access the free resources, visit https://www.marcusminds.com/