Published - 30 April 2019 National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week is a time for Australians to learn about our shared histories, achievements and contributions to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Reconciliation is about … Read More grounded in truth, indigenous, national reconciliation week, Victorian Rural Women's Network, walk together with courage Home, Newsletter
Welcome to the ‘wellbeing issue’ The past few months have been exciting and productive for the Victorian Rural Women’s Network. In November, we invited women to apply for funded places on … Read More 2019, newsletter, welcome Home
Published - 16 January 2019 Healthy approach to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Above: Susie McLachlan, Founder of Mindful Nutrients, is researching the benefits of Indigenous superfoods to address challenges from attention and mind disorders Indigenous superfoods sparked the … Read More ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, entrepreneur, health, Rural women, start-up, wellbeing, yam daisies Home
Published - 16 January 2019 Update: Leadership and Mentoring Program Above: generic image, Natasha Shields, Peninsula Fresh Organics Congratulations to the 10 talented women in agriculture who have recently secured funded places in the 2019 Victorian … Read More courses, funded places, leadership, Rural women, women Home
Published - 16 January 2019 Think pink! Above: Beetroot muesli maker Marita Valenzuela Marita Valenzuela’s wellbeing was the inspiration for a unique vegetable muesli that is winning awards and winning over tastebuds … Read More agriculture, artisanal, beetroot, fibre, food, grants, health, muesli Home
Published - 16 January 2019 Focus: Australian Women in Emergencies Network Above (from L-R): Australian Women in Emergencies Network (AWE) Founders Kathy Cooney, Bridget Tehan (President AWE Network) and Amanda Lamont In early 2018, a group of … Read More community, emergencies, network, women Home
Published - 16 January 2019 Cooking up a campaign Above: Cover of the new cookbook, ‘Farmer: Recipes and Stories from the Land’, which is raising funds for drought-affected farmers Freelance writer and photographer Kathy Mexted … Read More cookbook, cooking, drought, farmers, recipes, stories Home
Published - 16 January 2019 5 ways horses teach leadership Above: Jess Liston (sitting, wearing pink hat) at one of her courses where horses help build leadership and confidence skills Image credit: Chloe Smith Jess … Read More courses, horses, leadership, women's leadership Home
Published - 16 January 2019 Small scale, big impact Deb Bogenhuber is motivated by a deep connection to country and an interest in changing local food economies. As an ecologist and slow food proponent, … Read More community, farming, slow food, wellbeing Home
Published - 16 January 2019 Stepping up for wellness Above: The first Victorian Active Farmers group reaching for optimum health for mind and body Victorian rural communities are set to benefit from a holistic health … Read More farmers, fitness, health, Rural women, wellbeing Home