Published - 15 October 2020 By Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes Message from the Minister for Agriculture International Day of Rural Women is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the vital role of rural women. I’m pleased to be introducing the latest … Read More agriculture, coronavirus, International Day of Rural Women, leadership, Minister for Agriculture, Rural women, upskill Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Becky Barker Lifting minds and spirits *This story includes sensitive themes about mental health. If it triggers concerns with you, please seek professional medical advice or contact Lifeline on 13 11 … Read More agriculture, innovation, leadership, Victorian Rural Women's Leadership and Mentoring Program, wellbeing Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Kate Nancarrow and Becky Barker Roads to recovery Women are being disproportionately affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force data¹ shows more than 10,000 regional Victorian women lost … Read More coronavirus, employment, financial support, jobs, Rural women, youth Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Gemma Heemskerk Young farmers leading the way The Young Farmers Advisory Council is a diverse and highly skilled cohort of young farmers providing advice to the government and the Minister for Agriculture … Read More advisory council, agriculture, young farmers Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Harriet Houghton-Norris Invest in yourself Calling all women in small businesses – you can now receive free training through Business Victoria’s Upskill My Business website to strengthen your business and … Read More coronavirus, small business, training Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Kate Nancarrow Fast-tracking innovative female founders When Gippsland microbiologist Emily Scholes entered Startup Gippsland’s 12-week Regional Incubator Program, she had no idea her fledgling business could soon be used to help … Read More coronavirus, entrepreneur, Rural women, science, start-up, technology Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Kate Nancarrow A voice for Aboriginal leadership A new advisory group of eight inspirational women is working to design a leadership program to advance the participation of Aboriginal¹ women across government, businesses … Read More Aboriginal, advisory group, inclusion, indigenous, leadership, Rural women Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Kate Nancarrow Entering a new chapter This time last year, Byaduk resident and fifth-generation farmer Jackie Elliott was welcoming almost 200 women from around Victoria to an inaugural event she organised … Read More International Day of Rural Women, magazine, Rural women Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Orange Door media team Open door to free services A growing network of specialist regional hubs are providing free community support for people experiencing or using family violence. The Orange Door is an Australian … Read More family violence, free services, Orange Door Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Georgina Waters Support to cut energy bill costs This year has presented many financial pressures for people across the state, who may be unaware of available support or effective ways to cut the … Read More bills, energy bills, financial support Home, Newsletter
