Published - 20 August 2020 By Becky Barker Online cuppa connects rural women Hundreds of rural, regional and city-based women took the opportunity to connect and share ideas and experiences at the Victorian Rural Women’s Network’s free online … Read More connection, Country Cuppa, networking, online event, Rural women Home, Newsletter
Published - 20 August 2020 By Kate Nancarrow Three remarkable rural women leading change Meet three young women forging ahead in areas crucial to rural communities and agriculture – and smashing the myths around gender-stereotypical roles. Their achievements and … Read More awards, community, innovation, leadership, Rural women Home, Newsletter
Published - 20 August 2020 By Kate Nancarrow Making home time work In recent months, most of us have been preoccupied with hand washing, home schooling and getting supplies to elderly relatives – only a rare few … Read More business, clothing, coronavirus, retail, Rural women Home, Newsletter
Published - 20 August 2020 By Kate Nancarrow Heart of the community Andrea Vallance received one of The Weekly Times’ Heart Volunteer Awards this year, recognising her commitment to volunteering and her local community. But the modest, … Read More ambulance, awards, emergency, Heart Volunteer Awards, Volunteer Home, Newsletter
Published - 20 August 2020 By Kate Nancarrow A stitch in time Wanting to help while staying at home, Jill Whiting met the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by uniting a group from Hamilton, Western Victoria, … Read More coronavirus, personal protection gown, PPE, sewing, volunteers Home, Newsletter
Published - 20 August 2020 By By Domenique Szantyr Stepping up for an honour Janice Rowley sells specialty shoes in the Latrobe Valley town of Morwell where her store has been a fixture of the community for 29 years. Alongside … Read More community, leadership, Rural women, Victorian Honour Roll of Women Home, Newsletter
Published - 20 August 2020 By Kate Nancarrow Recognising regional leaders When 21-year-old Tanisha Lovett won the 2019 Regional Development Victoria Leadership and Innovation Award, she showed youth is no barrier to being a community leader. The … Read More awards, community, innovation, regional leaders Home, Newsletter
Published - 20 August 2020 By Caitlin Pearson Supporting businesses to keep food on the table The Victorian Government is working with the state’s agricultural sector to ensure its crucial supply chains can continue unbroken during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The … Read More agriculture, business, food and fibre, recruitment, support Home, Newsletter
Published - 20 August 2020 By Kate Nancarrow Events: What’s on and what’s not? There have been many changes to the way we live and work over recent months. However, when it comes to events, the rise of the … Read More agriculture, Events, Rural women Home, Newsletter
Published - 22 July 2020 By Becky Barker Apply now: 2021 Leadership and Mentoring Program Do you want to improve your leadership skills or gain hands-on board experience? Perhaps you are an experienced leader looking for opportunities to extend yourself … Read More Uncategorized
Published - 12 May 2020 By Becky Barker Introducing Virtual Country Cuppas The Victorian Rural Women’s Network (the Network) is excited to announce a new, free online networking event – Virtual Country Cuppas – connecting rural women … Read More Uncategorized
Published - 24 April 2020 By Jasmine Glover Welcome to the ‘Community’ issue Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we face challenging and uncertain times. We want you to know that the Victorian Rural Women’s Network (the Network) … Read More community, coronavirus, Covid-19, newsletter, Victorian Rural Women's Network, welcome Home