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How Stephanie Trethewey built the village she never had as a lonely, rural mum

Trethewey is the founder of Motherland, a charity that supports rural mothers and delivers services to reduce isolation and improve mental health outcomes.

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These rural women took the leap with their business ideas. Now they’re encouraging others to do the same

Two rural women share how AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant helped them to define their innovative business ideas.

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The rural women blazing new trails in education for Australia’s agricultural future

These rural women are growing innovative businesses in agricultural education as recipients of AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant.

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Rural women hold the key to Australia’s future economic prosperity. Supporting their businesses is critical

It’s rural and regional women who hold the key to Australia’s future economic prosperity. Supporting for their business ideas is critical.

News & Views

‘Bush Podpreneurs’: Why more and more rural women are starting their own podcasts

New research shows rural women are producing their own independent podcasts… Kirsten Diprose argues that ironically, it’s the traditional inequality of rural areas that’s been the catalyst.

Climate

We need gender-responsive climate strategies and the inclusion and empowerment of women

Climate change amplifies existing inequities, and rural women and girls globally are especially at risk from extreme weather.

Business

Seven finalists named for AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Seven outstanding women have been named finalists in the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award program for 2022.

Work Style

Rural and regional women use social media to support communities during unspeakable devastation

Sarah Britz and Lauren Hateley created Spend with Us, an online initiative that gathers businesses who want to help those experiencing trauma.

News & Views

The Greens to introduce new policy supporting women-led businesses

The Greens have announced a policy to support women-led businesses, generating more employment opportunities for women and boosting economic support.

How Stephanie Trethewey built the village she never had as a lonely, rural mum

These rural women took the leap with their business ideas. Now they’re encouraging others to do the same

The rural women blazing new trails in education for Australia’s agricultural future

Rural women hold the key to Australia’s future economic prosperity. Supporting their businesses is critical

‘Bush Podpreneurs’: Why more and more rural women are starting their own podcasts

We need gender-responsive climate strategies and the inclusion and empowerment of women

Seven finalists named for AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Rural and regional women use social media to support communities during unspeakable devastation

The Greens to introduce new policy supporting women-led businesses

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