Victorian Rural Women’s Network

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What’s On?

published - 11 July 2018
By Becky Barker

Two alpacas at an agricultural show

Above: Alpacas at an agricultural show
Source: Agriculture Victoria
Want to get involved in rural and regional events that inspire and benefit country women? Check out our new-look events listing, ShE update. The list of events is emailed to Victorian Rural Women’s Network subscribers between seasonal newsletters to keep them informed of […]

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Joan Kirner Young and Emerging Women Leaders program

published - 10 November 2017

As Victoria’s first and only female premier, the late Joan Kirner’s political legacy is characterised by her commitment to promoting women and reforming education.
Joan dedicated her career to mentoring many young people and women. The Victorian Government is recognising her legacy through the new Joan Kirner Young and Emerging Women […]

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The Women on Boards Way – your next board role

published - 18 October 2017
By Ruth Medd

Joining a board can be a daunting prospect. Never fear Women on Boards is here to help.
Over the 11 years of our operation as a social enterprise we have developed a range of tools to assist would be board members. We characterise this as your pathway to directorship. Its individual; […]

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Invisible Farmer – Shining a light on women on the land

published - 29 July 2017
By Liza Dale-Hallett, Museums Victoria

Stories of women on the land are being sought in a landmark study. The Invisible Farmer project was launched in March and is seeking your help in collecting and sharing the untold stories of farm women in rural Victoria.
The first call-out for submissions to farm women hosted by ABC Rural […]

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The revived network eNewsletter

published - 1 July 2017

With the launch of the revived Victorian Rural Women’s Network comes the 30 Year Anniversary Edition of the network eNewsletter.
Click the cover below to download.

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New generation farmers

published - 30 June 2017
By Caitlin Scholfield

It was the hottest October week on record. I was standing in the Waurn Ponds Bunning’s, two days before our wedding, picking up some last minute bits and pieces. This was my chance to prove to my almost husband that I could be helpful in bringing together the massive feat […]

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