A History of Women's Gatherings in NSW

A background to Women's Gatherings in NSW and information and photos from the first Women's Gathering in Orange in 1993 through until the 2006 Gathering in Bega.

Daring to Dream: Stories from inspirational rural women

Daring to Dream is a tribute to the many women from rural, regional and remote backgrounds who have dared to take the plunge, set goals and overcome challenges to make their dreams happen.

The women's profiles appear on the website. In addition, a beautiful 120 page full colour book has been produced and includes 27 stories of leading women.

Website: ongoing

Book: 2006

Looking Back and Moving Forward - A selected review of the Rural Women's Network 1992-1999

The Review incorporates feedback from over 250 people who responded to questionnaires and/or participated in focus groups and semi structured interviews.

Making a Difference: an Action Plan for NSW Women in Agriculture and Resource Management

This document draws together strategies and examples to increase women’s participation in decision making, improve the recognition of women as clients of industry and government, and increase the participation of women in the rural sector.

Making a Difference: An Action Plan or NSW Women in Agriculture and Resource Management 2000 Update

Older Women Out There Final Report

A wellness project for older women living in rural and remote NSW.

Older Women Out There Info-link Sheets

A set of 10 Info-link sheets which each focus on a particular topic. The themes covered include health, welfare and self esteem.

Report from the 4th World Congress of Rural Women, South Africa, April 2007

Report by Sonia Muir who attended the 4th World Congress of Rural Women, hosted by the South African Government, held in Durban. The Congress focused on broad rural issues as well as agriculture.

Rural/Urban Divide Statistics Project

The following report was compiled by the Rural Women’s Network (RWN) in 2007 in response to discussions with members of the RWN State Advisory Committee who highlighted a need for this type of information and statistical data to be available to highlight the many city-country divide issues.

Rural Women's Network Special Report May 1992 to June 1996: Achievements and Future Directions

This special report provides an account of the RWN's activities under the following headings: Consulting on Priority Issues, Action on Issues, Input to Policy, Milestones for Rural Women of NSW 1992-1996 and State Advisory Committee Reports. It also contains a doiscission of future directions and information about the RWN Program Structure.

Simple first steps if you are considering leaving the farm

A factsheet in the NSW DPI Primefact series providing a checklist for decision making, information about skills recognition and sources of further information.

Simple first steps to help others suffering from stress

A factsheet in the NSW DPI Primefact series that explains some simple ways you can help someone who appears stressed. It also contains information about some other useful resources.

September 2005
Updated February 2006

Simple first steps to managing change

A factsheet in the NSW DPI Primefact series providing a checklist for decision making and information about some other useful resources.

Stepping Stones - Leadership Skills for Rural Women Final Report

Stepping Stones is a joint project of the Rural Women’s Network (RWN) and the Central West Regional Council of Adult & Community Education (ACE) and funded by the NSW Department for Women. In this final report the need for rural women to develop a variety of skills including self esteem, assertiveness, mediation, conflict resolution and communications is highlighted.

Stepping Stones - A Step by Step Approach to Organising Workshops

This Kit is for people interested in organising Stepping Stones in their local area and could include individuals, co community groups, educators and service providers.

Team Up & Prosper - Rural Women in Decision Making Forum Report

A report from the forum which aimed to help rural women learn to from the experiences of self-employed women in business, or in the boardrooms of business or other organisations. It was an opportunity for rural women to develop the skills and confidence to step forward in their own arenas.

Challenge of Change: Families in Business Managing Change

A two generation family in business discuss how they have managed change over a twenty year period, with perspectives from the son, daughter-in-law, mother and father. Areas covered include the son coming to work in the business; incorporating the daughter-in-law into the business; dealing with drought; and change of management.

Future Options: Ways Forward for Farm Families

Designed to help farm families experiencing financial difficulty to better plan for the future, Future Options profiles six farm families as they test various strategies to improve their long-term prospects. Also includes a panel of experts who provide information on the steps that need to be taken to best manage change.

For more information call freecall 1800 686 175, email: aaa@daff.gov.au or go to: www.daff.gov.au/aaa

Handing on the Farm: Transferring the family farm between generations

Handing on the Farm, developed as a home study program, looks at the importance of farm succession planning and its benefits. It looks at farm production, financial security, relationships and individual wellbeing as a direct result of farm succession planning.

Let's Talk - Communication for farm families

Good quality communication is vital for smooth business and personal relationships. Lets Talk demonstrates various aspects of the communication process in order to develop and strengthen communication networks. The film covers: How to establish self- esteem; meaningful, sociable and trial levels of communication; how to stay outside the triangle (mediation); and a family meeting.

Time Out For Me

Centred around a couple with young children living in a rural town, this video explores issues around improving communication between couples. It is accompanied by the booklet Building successful relationships in rural and remote Australia.

We Need to Talk

Centred around a couple who have been married 25 years and whose children have left home, this video explores issues around improving communication between couples. It is accompanied by the booklet Building successful relationships in rural and remote Australia.

Women entrepreneurs: 16 Inspiring Tales of Small Business Success

Women Entrepreneurs captures the journey of a remarkable group of Australian businesswomen, as they have shrugged off floods, redundancy, health problems, family traumas and a myriad of other challenges to succeed in their chosen field.

The book highlights some of the key challenges that women, in particular, face in everyday business. It provides information for all businesses on: pricing and cash-management, recruitment and retention, business planning and leadership, staff management, tapping into government support services, networks and mentoring relationships.

Free copies of Women Entrepreneurs are available in electronic and hardcopy formats from: www.ofw.facsia.gov.au/publications or by calling National Mail and Marketing on 1300 764 656

You Choose: Dairy Families Meeting the Challenge
Dairy farmers meeting the challenge looks at different dairy farmers from different regions and outlines their responses to deregulation, and the varying situations they have been faced with. This video covers goal setting, diversifying, and value- adding, using technology and developing skills.