Published - 15 October 2020 Update: Events What are you doing to celebrate International Day of Rural Women in October? Why not get involved in a range of free virtual events recognising … Read More Events, International Day of Rural Women, Rural women Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 Contribute to the magazine Do you know a remarkable rural woman who deserves to be recognised, or do you have an inspiring tale to tell from rural or regional … Read More magazine, Network Connect, writer Home, Newsletter
Published - 20 August 2020 Celebrating remarkable rural women Rural women rely on each other for connection, knowledge and support. This month’s Victorian Rural Women’s Network newsletter profiles remarkable rural women who continue to … Read More connection, coronavirus, leadership, online event, Rural women Home, Newsletter
Published - 20 August 2020 Apply now: Leadership and Mentoring Program 2021 The Minister for Agriculture, Jaclyn Symes, launched the 2021 Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program (the Leadership Program), supported by Agriculture Victoria and the … Read More agriculture, leadership, leadership program, Rural women Home, Newsletter
Published - 20 August 2020 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
