Rural Women's Network calendar of events
The events listed are run or supported by the RWN.
2012 Events
April
5-9: Sydney Royal Easter Show
Meet 2012 RIRDC Rural Women's Award Runner-up Corinne Annetts at the Education Hut for the Dairy Goats Society of Australia.
29: Rural Women's Conference, Guyra
Hosted by Southern New England Landcare, Women’s Business is a gathering for rural women focusing on connection to the land, networking and finding balance in a hectic world. Guest speakers are:
- Corinne Annetts - 2012 NSW/ACT RIRDC Rural Women's Award Runner-up
- Fiona Smith - Working with Nature
- Jen Kealy - Paws Up Coordinator & Back Track Boys
Come along and bring a friend. Cost is $40 per person and includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and guest speakers. Registration closes Friday 20 April. More
June
14-15: International Women's Conference: Connecting for Action in the Asia-Pacific Region, Cairns
The Conference aims to respond to the ongoing challenges experienced by women and girls in the Asia Pacific region, including Indigenous women from all countries including Australia. It has four major themes including: Building sustainable communities; Women and economic development; Making women's lives safer; and Women's leadership and governance.
October
9: 2012 Australian RIRDC Rural Women's Award Dinner, Canberra ACT
12-14: NSW Rural Women's Gathering, Parkes
2012 is the 20th Anniversary of the Women's Gathering movement in New South Wales. Rural women are invited to come along to 'reach, engage, achieve and dream'. The weekend event will feature keynote speaker Jessica Rowe, creative workshops, information sessions, art and photography exhibition, markets and local attractions. Full registration costs $195. For more details email parkesruralwomensgathering@gmail.com or see www.parkesruralwomensgathering.wordpress.com
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