WOMEN across the North East are encouraged to apply for the Agriculture Victoria’s Rural Women’s Network’s 2024 Leadership and Mentoring program which is now open.
The program aims to empower women in the agriculture industry, by building their skills and confidence to participate in leadership and decision making that benefits the sector and their broader communities.
All study and accommodation costs to participate in the program are covered, with additional capped allowances for childcare and travel provided to those who require this support.
All rural and regional based women working across the agriculture supply chain in Victoria are encouraged to apply.
The opening of this important program which has been redesigned to be delivered as two three-day residential immersive sessions, marks a significant step in supporting female leaders across agriculture.
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Anyone who lives in a regional (including peri-urban fringe) and rural Victoria, and works across the agriculture sector and supply chain is encouraged to apply.
Agriculture Victoria acknowledges that women living in regional and rural areas can encounter financial barriers which prevent participation in leadership programs.
For that reason, all study and accommodation costs will be covered for successful participants to undertake the program.
Financial assistance for childcare and travel support is available to those women who need it.
Participants will attend three compulsory, in-person events, comprising two residential sessions, held at: Lancemore, Macedon Ranges from Wednesday October 23 to Friday 25 October 25, 2024, and Curlewis Golf Club, Drysdale from Wednesday February 5 to Friday February 7, 2025
A final workshop day and an in-person graduation ceremony will be held in the Melbourne CBD in early March 2025.
The initiative addresses underrepresentation of women in agricultural leadership roles by providing targeted support, mentorship and networking opportunities.
Up to 20 women across Victoria will have the opportunity to participate.
Leadership can take many forms and is not always underpinned by gaining ‘positions of authority’ according to Agriculture Victoria.
Many women exhibit leadership qualities in quiet, often unrecognised ways – they may not even see themselves as leaders.
These women are encouraged to apply as well.
Agriculture Victoria welcomes and encourages applications from women of all abilities, sexualities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and ages who have experience in the Victorian agriculture sector or agriculture supply chain.
Head to https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/networks/rural-womens-network for further details.
If you have any questions relating to the program or if you require assistance with your application, please contact the Rural Women’s Network Program Coordinator by email at vrwnetwork@agriculture.vic.gov.au or mobile on 0427 463 014.
