Rural Women's Network calendar of events
This year is shaping up to be a busy one for the Rural Women's Network. The events listed are run or supported by the RWN. See the RWN Monthly Update for other upcoming events.
February 2009
24-25: Time out 4 blokes workshop, Boorowa
- More information: Sonia Muir, RWN
March 2009
5: FarmSafe forum, Sydney
- More information, contact Farmsafe Australia, 02 6752 8210, www.farmsafe.org.au
8: International Women's Day
- International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world each year on 8 March. It is an important occasion to celebrate the achievements and gains made by women and to focus on the job still to do in working towards equality for women around the world. International Women’s Day provides an opportunity for communities to recognise and celebrate local women’s achievements and the contribution they continue to make to their area.
9: 2009 RIRDC NSW Rural Women's Award winner announced, Sydney
18: Women's lunch at the NSW Beef Spectacular, Dubbo
- A free event for all women and partners (RSVPs essential as numbers limited).
RSVP by 12 March 2009 to novelle.hasling@dpi.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6391 3433.
Further information from NSW DPI Event Coordinator phone 02 8437 4911.
Guest speaker will be Bev Adams.
Bev Adams AM is passionate about breeding beef cattle and prides herself in running a premium herd of Charolais. Her 600 acre property, ‘Sans Tache’, is near Scone in the Upper Hunter Valley. Bev and husband Geoff moved to the property in 1972. Since Geoff’s death in 1982, Bev has been the sole manager of the property, employing casual contractors as required. Bev has been an active member of the Scone community and was the ABC Radio Rural Woman of the Year for NSW in 1995. The past six years of drought have challenged her commercial bull enterprise and personal resilience. She has had to make hard decisions, such as selling some of her prime stock, to ensure the farm survives, and she has no plans to retire or leave rural life. Bev was awarded an Order of Australia in 2001 for Services to Local Government, the Community and Conservation.
24–25: SOFT course, Galong
April 2009
22-23: SOFT course, Yeoval
- More information: Sonia Muir, RWN
May 2009
21-22: Time Out for Blokes (TO4) workshop, Yeoval
- More information: Sonia Muir, RWN
September 2009
18–20: Women's Gathering, Junee
Other calendars
- Arts OutWest: www.artsoutwest.org.au
- NSW Premier's Department Office for Women: www.women.nsw.gov.au
- Regional Events Live: www.regionaleventslive.com.au