The Victorian Rural Women’s Business Leadership Program will support 16 rural women of all backgrounds and identities to grow their own business or entrepreneurial activity. FW (Future Women) #VicForWomen #WomenInLeadership 1/4

FW (Future Women) The program responds to recent increases in women small business owners and recognises the additional challenges they may face to accessing capital, networks and resources by providing ongoing leadership, mentoring and business development opportunities. 2/4

FW (Future Women) Applications from culturally diverse women, Aboriginal women, and women with a disability across rural and regional Victoria are strongly encouraged, recognising the additional challenges diverse women may experience in building a business. 3/4

FW (Future Women) Recipients will also access the Victorian Government’s ‘Business Victoria’ initiative, which offers free online business advice sessions to help Victorians to start or grow small business. Applications are open now and close 29 May 2022. futurewomen.com/vic-rural-lead… 4/4

A new program funded by Vic Gov will give 120 women the skills, tools and support to run in the next council elections. Women Leading Locally applications will open on 12 May, delivered by Institute of Community Directors Australia with Women for Election. More info: localgovernment.vic.gov.au/our-programs/g… @GabbyWilliamsMP

CWA – so much more than their famous scones! Stephanie Stanhope, NSW branch President, spoke with Angie Asimus🎙 about why the 100yo organisation is still relevant today. buff.ly/3N5s7df ♥ #cwa? Tell us why 👇 #countrywomensassociation #womeninag #australianfarmers

We've got another bumper edition of our monthly newsletter hitting inboxes soon. It includes some leadership reflections, a summary of the 2022-23 Victorian Budget, and stacks of oportunities for training and development. Are you subscribed? extensionaus.com.au/VRWNetwork/home

Are you a rural woman looking to develop your digital skills? Find easy guides, access a Helpdesk Hotline, or find a one-on-one mentor to help you thanks to a new program from the @vicwomenstrust. ruralwomenonline.org.au

As we wind down for the year and look ahead to 2023, we're pleased to let youk now that applications for next year's Leadership and Mentoring Programs are now open! Find out more about the programs via the Agriculture Victoria website. agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-re…

Looking for funding support to access leadership study or training, or a mentor to keep you accountable as you tackle your goals for 2023? Applications for the 2023 Rural Women's Leadership and Mentoring Programs close Monday 27 Feb. Agriculture Victoria agriculture.vic.gov.au/.../rural-wome…

We already know that empowering rural women in Australia can have a significant impact on both their personal and community's well-being. What do you think is the most critical element we need to raise rural, remote and regional Australian women? #RuralWomen #NRWC

Unlock your potential in 2023. Only one week left to apply for the 2023 Rural Women’s Network Leadership and Mentoring Programs. Apply now. agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-re…

The Connection for Growth workshop is a free 1.5-hour interactive workshop for people who are looking to develop their communication and leadership skills. Yarram Friday 24 March 2 – 3.30pm Register: bit.ly/3XEe96W #FutureDroughtFund #FarmBusinessResilience Vic Rural Women

#IWD is on March 8 and this year’s theme is #CrackingtheCode: Innovation for a gender equal future. We will be taking the opportunity to celebrate some of the innovative #womeninag of the #RuralWomensNetwork. To learn more about the RWN click here 👉 go.vic.gov.au/3G3dGWz

This week we are celebrating #InternationalWomensDay by joining with @UNWomenAust to showcase women in our industries that are #CrackingTheCode to gender equality. 👭 Today: Ability Agriculture's Josie Clarke, making ag accessible for people with disabilities 👉 bit.ly/41M4y17

Nuffield Australia applications for 2024 Scholarships are now open! 🎉

This #IWD2023 we are celebrating the innovative #womeninag Beth Scott (left), is the recipient of the national 2023 Young Dairy Scientist Award. Beth is completing her PhD at La Trobe University uni and working under the guidance of Ag Vic dairy research leader Jennie Pryce. Beth Scott

To celebrate International Women's Day, each day this week, the NRWC are showcasing some of the wonderful RRR women behind the action! Join us as we celebrate the women driving digital innovation & technological advancement. #RRRWomen #RRRAustralia #RRR