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Portrait headshots of Colleen Condliffe, Caroline Hogg and Audrey Dreschler

published - 11 July 2018
By Becky Barker

What rural women want: then and now

L-R Colleen Condliffe (Source: Jeanette Severs), Caroline Hogg (Source: Museums Victoria), and Audrey Dreschler (Source: Jeanette Severs)
Five key trailblazers of the Rural Women’s Movement share their thoughts on what rural women wanted 32 years ago and what they want today.
Caroline Hogg, former Australian Labor Party MP and supporter of the …
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agriculture, leadership, Victorian Rural Women's Network, women

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Sallie Jones holding the Gippsland Jersey calendar

published - 11 July 2018
By Becky Barker

Self-care — one day at a time

Above: Sallie Jones and the Gippsland Jersey calendar
When Sallie Jones’ father took his own life during the dairy crisis two years ago, it was a devastating and defining moment. She had two choices: to let grief consume her or channel it into something positive. Sallie has campaigned ever since to …
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agriculture, dairy, dairy crisis, farming, mental health, support

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Colourful baskets woven from natural materials by Indigenous women

published - 11 July 2018
By Source: Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations

Crafting a legacy

Above: Colourful creations woven by Gunditjmara women
Women have quietly passed on their knowledge and skills to younger people for thousands of years, helping to build confidence and capability.
Sandra Aitken and Aunty Eileen Alberts, Gunditjmara women from south-west Victoria, say their talented elder, Aunty Connie Hart, helped start a community-wide initiative …
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craft, diversity, indigenous, leadership, skills, women

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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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awards, leadership, young leaders, youth

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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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Rural Women’s Forum 2018

First Rural Women’s Forum a resounding success
A big thank you to all those who attended the Victorian Rural Women’s Network’s first Rural Women’s Forum earlier this month. Your energy, passion and contributions resulted in a hugely successful forum.
More than 100 rural and regional women from across Victoria met at RACV …
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agriculture, Events, leadership, networking, regional, Rural women, rural women's forum, Victoria, women's leadership

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