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Fostering innovative female leaders

Dr Jo Newton receives a leadership award from Ray Ellis, CEO of First National Real Estate

published - 11 July 2018
By Becky Barker

Inspiring the next generation of leaders

Above: Dr Jo Newton with Ray Ellis, CEO of First National Real Estate
Congratulations to Dr Joanna Newton who has scooped two prestigious leadership awards in recent months. Last month, Jo received a Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Emerging Leader grant including $10,000 towards her career development following a win in …
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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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Chicks in the Sticks, Events, North Central, regional, Rural women, Wimmera

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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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cattle station, jillaroo, leadership, North Queensland, personal story, station life, women

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published - 11 July 2018
By Becky Barker

What’s On?

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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agriculture, Events, regional, rural, what's on

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published - 11 July 2018
By Charlotte Aves

Australian Women in Agriculture conference

Above: Save the date reminder for Australian Women in Agriculture conference
Want to feel inspired to be the best you can be? Join fellow rural and regional women at the Australian Women in Agriculture (AWiA) conference in Shepparton from August 17 to 19.
AWiA is heading back to its roots to celebrate …
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Australian Women in Agriculture, conference, leadership, women

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published - 11 July 2018
By Becky Barker

Embracing all women in NAIDOC Week

Above: NAIDOC Week logo
The theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week highlights the enormous contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Taking the theme, ‘Because of Her, we can!’, this special week, running from 8 to 15 July, offers the opportunity to voice our support for all Indigenous women who …
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celebrate, indigenous, leaders, NAIDOC Week, women

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published - 11 July 2018
By Becky Barker

Coming soon: R U OK? Day and Women’s Health Week

Above: Taking time out for yourself is important.
Source: Unsplash
Team up with friends or set yourself a new challenge as part of two important health campaigns kicking off next month.
R U OK? Day, a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to check in regularly with each other and support …
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health, R U OK? Day, women, Women's Health Week

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People gathered at the Loddon Campaspe Regional Assembly in Kyneton, May 2018

published - 11 July 2018
By Becky Barker

Last Chance: Regional Assemblies

Above: Loddon Campaspe Regional Assembly in Kyneton,
May 2018
Don’t miss this year’s final Regional Assemblies at Shepparton and Wallington/Bellarine Peninsula on 18 and 19 July. Have your say on what your community needs most and speak up for the more vulnerable members of society. Your voice matters, see rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-partnerships/regional-assemblies

regional assemblies, regional Victoria, Shepparton, Wallington

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published - 23 May 2018
By Becky Barker

Save the date! Rural Women’s Forum

!SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to announce the date of our Rural Women’s Forum which will take place at RACV Goldfields Resort, Creswick, on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 August, 2018. Join dynamic, like-minded rural and regional women at a gala dinner and take home practical skills from a …
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Pic of Ashley Rogers, Alana Johnson and Jeanette Severs

published - 19 April 2018

Introducing the reference group’s convenors

Victorian Rural Women’s Network Reference Group convenors (L-R) Ashley Rogers, Alana Johnson and Jeanette Severs
The reference group will operate through three working groups and three highly regarded convenors have been appointed to lead these groups.
Alana Johnson — Empowered Women group
A pioneer of the rural women’s movement in Australia, Alana …
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leadership, Rural women, women

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2017 Victorian AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner Kirsten Abernethy on beach under jetty

published - 19 April 2018

Reflections from Kirsten Abernethy, 2017 Victorian AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award winner

2017 Victorian AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award winner Kirsten Abernethy
“The award came out of left field and frankly, I was surprised to get it. I’m from the fishing industry which is a bit isolated from the other agricultural industries and a pretty closed shop for women. The award opened new horizons …
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Australian Women in Agriculture, awards, fishing, Invisible Farmer, leadership, Rural women, seafood industry

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published - 19 April 2018

Congratulations to Alana Johnson — newly inducted into Victorian Honour Roll of Women

Alana Johnson
Alana Johnson, our VRWN Reference Group Convenor and Australian Rural Women’s Movement pioneer, was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women on International Women’s Day.
The honour was conferred for her lifelong leadership and active involvement in gender equality, rural communities and sustainable agriculture.
She joins the roll with former …
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gender equality, honour, International Women's Day, leadership, Rural women

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