Chair 2022 - 2024 Dale McIntyre: Beaufort
 
Defying the Drift aims to encourage, motivate and enthuse young Australian men and women to explore options, formulate goals and implement strategies to assist in their development of a career in regional and rural Australia.  Their website is www.defyingthedrift.org
 
Members:
Kevin Stuart: Belmont, Peter Oddie: Ararat, George Kirsanovs: Beaufort, Tony Sutherland: Beaufort, Geoff Eagle: Horsham East, Helen Teakle: Nhill, Martin McKay: Maryborough, Deb Robertson: Alfredton.