Rural Women's Network links
Agriculture & environment
AgLinks Australian Agriculture Directory - A directory of Australian website of interest to farmers, rural communities and agribusiness.
Australian Government Agriculture Portal
Australian Women in Agriculture
Caring for Country - A Guide to NSW Environmental Law for Aboriginal Communities
Climate Clever - For tips to help reduce the energy we use around the home and save money at the same time
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Landcare - Regional landcare activities and contacts
LandLearn NSW - a statewide schools education program about primary industries
Nature Conservation Trust of NSW
Natural Resource Management - information, links and funding opportunities
Women's Industry Network Seafood Community
Yarn.gov.au - an interactive website designed for young people in rural industries
Community
Area Consultative Committees - ACCs are non-profit community-based organisations funded by the Commonwealth Government under the Regional Assistance Program. To guide its local level activities, each ACC brings community stakeholders together to identify opportunities, priorities and growth strategies for the region.
Country Store - A new website launched by the Sydney City Branch of the Country Women's Association NSW enabling rural women to showcase their wares to city shoppers for free.
RapLink - A self-funded voluntary organisation that LINKS communities with information or resources they need for community development projects.
Discussion lists
National Women's Justice Coalition - Provides a comprehensive list of Australian women focused email lists and web forums.
Education/Training
Department of Education Science and Training - Provides information on a wide range of training resources and opportunities.
Goodtimes Hardtimes - Information about financial management, government assistance and 'getting qualified'.
LandLearn NSW - a statewide schools education program about primary industries.
My Future - Online career guidance site.
Partners in grain - A GRDC funded project which facilitates professional development activities for farming businesses.
UNE Partnerships - The Education and Training Company of the University of New England
Women in Adult and Vocational Education - A network for women in adult education and vocational training, WAVE works for the advancement and empowerment of women in adult education and vocational training through networking, lobbying and advocacy.
Health and Safety
Beyond Blue - beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
SANE Australia - Youth website aimed at helping young people with family or friends affected by mental illness.
Toughin it out: Survival skills for dealing with suicidal thoughts
Whole Woman - Women's health website for the Barwon South Western Region
Indigenous
Government services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Indigenous Community Volunteers Foundation - An independent, not for profit organisation that assists Indigenous communities by supporting skills transfer projects.
Leadership & Decision Making
The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
The Australian Women's Mentoring Network - Provides women from any professional, personal or ethnic background, access to a mentor of their choice who can offer advice and support concerning career and work/life balance issues, based on their own professional and life experiences and skills.
Centre for Leadership for Women
Vincent Fairfax Fellowship - Assists Australians to develop an ethical approach to leadership. Individuals who aspire to lead in business, government, community services or other professions are encouraged to apply.
Women on Boards - A national program to improve the gender balance on Australian company boards through skills based selection. The program funds research as well as networking and mentoring events. The web site acts as a meeting place for current board directors and aspiring directors and contains a range of relevant articles and reports.
Regional boards: Understanding the impact of gender diversity on board performance - Literature review prepared for Department of Transport and Regional Services, June 2005
Parenting
Asthma Friendly Schools www.asthmafriendlyschools.org.au
Australian Breastfeeding Association
KidsCount - explores a number of important topics of interest for parents. Above all, it gives you a chance to think about children, parenting and how you can provide your children with the experiences you want for them as they grow up.
LYINX - a free support group for father's dealing with family separation
Parentbytes- information and support for parents!
Resources
Glossary of acronyms - A comprehensive glossary published by TAFE Queensland for areas of education and training.
Succession Planning - Rural Law Online has developed a free resource outlining issues and processes for dealing with succession planning.
Services/Organisation
Commonwealth Government Information
Commonwealth Government Online Directory - Regional Australia - programs & services available to people living in regional & rural Australia
Regional Entry Point - A directory of services available to people living in rural and regional areas.
Women.gov.au - Federal Government website for women including information on training and education opportunities, grants and services to rural, regional and remote women.
State Government Women's Contacts
NSW - Office for Women
Federal - Office for Women
QLD - Office for Women
SA - Women's Information Service
WA - Office for Women's Policy
State Rural Women's Networks
Rural Women's Network - New South Wales
Rural Women's Network - Victoria
Rural Women's Network - Western Australia
Support services
The Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) supports Divisions of General Practice in New South Wales through the Mental Health Support for Drought Affected Communities Initiative to build the capacity of rural and remote communities with the provision of psychosocial and mental health support. The Initiative is designed to assist individuals and families in areas experiencing extreme climatic events such as drought, floods and bushfires. Community Support Workers (CSWs) engaged under the Initiative also provide community awareness activities and education and training for health workers and community leaders.
Caring works - Resources relating to mature aged workers with caring responsibilities.
Just Look - National database of community and government support agencies.
Life Line - Provides a 24-hour telephone counselling service as well as face-to-face counselling services in many Lifeline Centres.
Mensline Australia - A national telephone support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available from anywhere in the Australia for the cost of a local call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is staffed by paid professional counsellors, experienced in men’s issues.
NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service - Northern Region - Talk to your local Rural Financial Counsellor for help with - Identifying business options, cash flow budgeting, financial analysis, facilitating meetings with lenders and financial institutions, referrals and information on government assistance
Relationships Australia - Provides free counselling for individuals, couples, families and community members whose lives have been affected by the drought.
Rural Law Online - As we are all aware, Australia is currently going through its worst drought on record. As a result, rural communities are experiencing severe financial and emotional hardships. These have direct legal consequences and for many, legal assistance is out of reach. To support rural Australians, Rural Law Online has developed the Drought Law Forum – an online forum which offers legal information provided by 27 volunteer lawyers from around Australia. These experts will respond to any legal questions posted online. The service is both free and anonymous. This forum is a practical way of helping those who need a hand through these tough times.
Women's Networks/Organisations
Australian Women in Agriculture
Business and Professional Women
Country Women's Association of NSW
Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women
Immigrant Women's Speakout Association
International Women's Development Agency
Window on Women - Women's Data Service
Women's Industry Network - Cotton
Women and Business
Business Entry Point - a useful site with information on setting up a new business, managing a business, financial assistance, training, ABN's and a glossary of business acronyms.
Women and Information Technology
How To Use The Internet - Tasmanian Women in Agriculture
Youth
Future Farmers Network - People interested in finding out about the Future Farmers Network can now access information and news online. The new website features member profiles, information about support services, as well as news and stories of interest to those in the rural sector.
Heywire - ABC Radio gives regional youth a voice!
My Future: Online career guidance site
SANE- A website for young people aged 13 to 17 years with a parent or friend affected by mental illness. The site provides information, advice and referral to support agencies
The Source! - A Commonwealth Government Youth Site
Young Australians - The Foundation for Young Australians has released a major web-based resource for organisations and individuals that work with young people. The 'Profile of Young Australians' looks at the lives of young people in Australia, drawing on data gathered from a wide variety of organisations. Key areas covered include demographics; family life; the financial circumstances of young people; young people in need of protection; the health of young people; lifestyle and health risk behaviours; leisure time activities; young people and the law; secondary school education; participation in further education, training and work; and young people and civil society.
YouthActionNet- Highlights the vital role that youth play in leading positive change around the World. The website serves as a virtual gathering place for young people looking to connect with each other and provides ideas for making a difference in your local community.
Youth.gov.au - Young people's courses, grants & other opportunities