Published - 15 October 2020 By Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes Message from the Minister for Agriculture International Day of Rural Women is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the vital role of rural women. I’m pleased to be introducing the latest … Read More agriculture, coronavirus, International Day of Rural Women, leadership, Minister for Agriculture, Rural women, upskill Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Kate Nancarrow and Becky Barker Roads to recovery Women are being disproportionately affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force data¹ shows more than 10,000 regional Victorian women lost … Read More coronavirus, employment, financial support, jobs, Rural women, youth Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Kate Nancarrow Fast-tracking innovative female founders When Gippsland microbiologist Emily Scholes entered Startup Gippsland’s 12-week Regional Incubator Program, she had no idea her fledgling business could soon be used to help … Read More coronavirus, entrepreneur, Rural women, science, start-up, technology Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Kate Nancarrow A voice for Aboriginal leadership A new advisory group of eight inspirational women is working to design a leadership program to advance the participation of Aboriginal¹ women across government, businesses … Read More Aboriginal, advisory group, inclusion, indigenous, leadership, Rural women Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Kate Nancarrow Entering a new chapter This time last year, Byaduk resident and fifth-generation farmer Jackie Elliott was welcoming almost 200 women from around Victoria to an inaugural event she organised … Read More International Day of Rural Women, magazine, Rural women Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Becky Barker 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
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Published - 20 August 2020 By Becky Barker 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 By Becky Barker 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 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
