Introducing – The Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas, Minister for Regional Development and Agriculture While many of us were getting ready for the Christmas break at end of a very long 2020, The Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP was being … Read More Home, Newsletter
Published - 5 March 2021 By Lara McPherson International Women’s Day – celebrating female leaders in our industry The fact that this year’s International Women’s Day coincides with Labour Day in Victoria is fitting – the annual celebration grew out of workers’ rights … Read More agriculture, Australian Women in Agriculture, empowerment, International Women's Day, leadership, Rural women, Victorian Rural Women's Network Home, Newsletter
Published - 5 March 2021 By Lara McPherson Profile – Amelia Hartney – 2021 Community Leadership Program participant For consultant and strategist Amelia Hartney, it made sense that the next step in her professional and leadership development journey would be close to her … Read More agriculture, Australian Women in Agriculture, community, empowerment, leadership, mentoring, Rural women, training, Victorian Rural Women's Network, women on farms Home, Newsletter
Published - 5 March 2021 By Lara McPherson Port Fairy Women on Farms Gathering, 26-28 March 2021 The Annual Women on Farms Gatherings have been held across Regional Victoria for 30 years. After a temporary break in 2020, it is even more … Read More agriculture, Australian Women in Agriculture, Events, farming, networking, Rural women, women, women in agriculture, women on farms Home, Newsletter
Published - 5 March 2021 By Lara McPherson The Observership Program The Observership Program’s Catherine Reiser and 2021 Victorian Rural Women’s Network participant Lucy Gubbins at the 2021 Observership Program launch Have you considered becoming a member … Read More agriculture, funded places, leadership, mentoring, networking, Victorian Rural Women's Network, women on boards Home, Newsletter
Published - 5 March 2021 By Lara McPherson Introducing – your new Victorian Rural Women’s Network team The Victorian Rural Women’s Network has welcomed two new team members over the Christmas break. Here’s a little bit about Anthea (left) and Lara (right), … Read More agriculture, Australian Women in Agriculture, community, leadership, Victoria, Victorian Rural Women's Network, welcome, women Home, Newsletter
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 Becky Barker Lifting minds and spirits *This story includes sensitive themes about mental health. If it triggers concerns with you, please seek professional medical advice or contact Lifeline on 13 11 … Read More agriculture, innovation, leadership, Victorian Rural Women's Leadership and Mentoring Program, wellbeing 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 Gemma Heemskerk Young farmers leading the way The Young Farmers Advisory Council is a diverse and highly skilled cohort of young farmers providing advice to the government and the Minister for Agriculture … Read More advisory council, agriculture, young farmers Home, Newsletter
Published - 15 October 2020 By Harriet Houghton-Norris Invest in yourself Calling all women in small businesses – you can now receive free training through Business Victoria’s Upskill My Business website to strengthen your business and … Read More coronavirus, small business, training 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
