Courageous Farms · Our team
The people
behind it.
Meet the people bringing agricultural experience, personal development and storytelling to Courageous Farms.
01 · Founder
Tom Boyle
Founder & Director
Agricultural Investment & Regenerative Farming | Youth Social Enterprise
Tom Boyle has over 30 years of experience across Australian agriculture. His journey began as a teenager, establishing a livestock contracting business and purchasing his first agricultural property. His career has since spanned livestock production, international wool markets, meat processing, agricultural advisory and investment.
During his early farming years, Tom discovered a passion for mentoring young people, witnessing firsthand how practical experiences could build confidence, independence and ambition.
In 2010, he leased out his farm and moved to Melbourne to pursue an initiative called Courageous. Over three years, he worked alongside numerous youth and community organisations, developing a vision for sustainable, business-supported youth programs.
Today, Courageous Farms combines Tom's agricultural expertise and investment experience with his belief that financial understanding, practical skills and confidence give young people the freedom to pursue their dreams.
Experience and background
- 25+ Years Agricultural Property Ownership & Management — Owning, operating and developing farming properties across Victoria and New South Wales.
- 13+ Years Agricultural Advisory & Commercial Experience — Spanning wool broking, livestock marketing, production advisory and key account management.
- Regenerative Agriculture & Land Stewardship — Practical regenerative farming experience, including a two-year land management case study with Soils for Life.
- Youth Development & Social Enterprise — Over a decade of mentorship and program development, including research with more than a dozen nonprofit organisations that helped shape Courageous Farms.
02 · Storytelling
Rubin Utama
Media & Documentary Director
Rubin Utama is an international director and cinematographer with a ten-year career built on technical precision, work ethic, and authentic storytelling. Grounded by a personal background in business enterprise and academic studies in Psychology and Health Science, he excels at documenting real-world journeys with sensitivity and care. For Courageous Farms, Rubin will capture the young people's year-long transformation through a highly respectful, safe, and non-intrusive cinematic lens.
His diverse portfolio spans global commercial campaigns for brands like Nike, Hyundai, Mini, and Myer, alongside refined human-interest stories for The Local Project and Icebreaker. Having co-founded and operated a physical retail business for five years, Rubin brings genuine business literacy to the program, aligning directly with its core focus on enterprise and financial discipline.
Experience and background
- 10 Years of full-time international filmmaking experience for premium global brands.
- Grounded Storytelling featuring craftsmanship, regional landscapes, and human-interest documentaries.
- 5 Years Enterprise Experience as a retail business co-founder, aligning with the program’s financial literacy focus.
- Academic Foundation in Psychology and Health Sciences, grounding his approach to youth safety and development.
03 · Operations
Graeme Willox
Operations Support
Graeme brings 14 years of experience in personal and professional development, with a background in ICF-accredited life and business coaching.
As a founding member of Courageous Farms, Graeme provides hands-on operational support and contributes to the ongoing growth and development of the organisation.
His experience, natural warmth and ability to connect with people make him a valued member of the Courageous Farms team.
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