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Invitation to register for Rural Women's Forum - two women walking in field
published - 17 July 2018
By Becky Barker
Register now: Rural Women’s Forum

Above: Invitation to register for the Victorian Rural Women’s Network’s Rural Women’s Forum
Exciting times! You can now register for our first ever two-day Rural Women’s Forum which is FREE to attend. The celebratory forum, which includes captivating keynote speakers and a gala dinner, kicks off at RACV Goldfields Resort, Creswick …
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Portrait headshots of Colleen Condliffe, Caroline Hogg and Audrey Dreschler
published - 11 July 2018
By Becky Barker
What rural women want: then and now

L-R Colleen Condliffe (Source: Jeanette Severs), Caroline Hogg (Source: Museums Victoria), and Audrey Dreschler (Source: Jeanette Severs)
Five key trailblazers of the Rural Women’s Movement share their thoughts on what rural women wanted 32 years ago and what they want today.
Caroline Hogg, former Australian Labor Party MP and supporter of the …
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Colourful baskets woven from natural materials by Indigenous women
published - 11 July 2018
By Source: Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations
Crafting a legacy

Above: Colourful creations woven by Gunditjmara women
Women have quietly passed on their knowledge and skills to younger people for thousands of years, helping to build confidence and capability.
Sandra Aitken and Aunty Eileen Alberts, Gunditjmara women from south-west Victoria, say their talented elder, Aunty Connie Hart, helped start a community-wide initiative …
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Large group of women in field attending Chicks in the Sticks event
published - 11 July 2018
By Ashley Rogers
Chicks in the Sticks — connecting rural women

Above: the Chicks in the Sticks event group
Are you looking for inspiration? Do you want to celebrate the achievements of rural women? Are you looking to meet like-minded women in agriculture and the environment?
These nurturing and inspiring themes attract almost 100 women annually to Chicks in the Sticks events across …
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Melanie Addinsall riding at Amelia Downs station in North Queensland
published - 11 July 2018
By Melanie Addinsall
‘Own the yard’ — learning leadership from station life

Above: Melanie Addinsall riding at Amelia Downs station in North Queensland
“If something scares the hell out of you, you should definitely do it,” says Jane Weir, manager of Amelia Downs station in North Queensland.
At only 30 years old, Jane has studied international business, lived in Germany and Canada, and worked …
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