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25.01.2022 Did you know that riders in the Horses for Courses bush ride will participate an art session to represent a self portrait of participants saddling up their horses. It will be delivered by Rob Adamson, a retired lecturer in fine art studies and a past member of the Australian Cartoonists Association (formerly the Australian Black and White Artists' Club), a club for professional cartoonists.

24.01.2022 This week, AWiA Victorian Director, Lisa Brassington is the guest on Cynthia Mahoney and Associates Wellbeing Wednesday session. Lisa is an enthusiastic ag industry advocate and VIC AWiA Board Director. She champions many causes, including local agri-food chains and Australia's buy local first (CoOL) campaigns. To join us, please register here. The weekly sessions begin at 1pm AEST sharp and concludes by 2pm. Register at https://www.cynthiamahoney.com.au/well-being-wednesday

24.01.2022 Applications for the 2021 Nuffield Australia Scholarships close this week! There are 20 scholarships on offer, each valued at $30,000, giving recipients the unique opportunity to visit, learn and collaborate with some of the worlds leading agricultural enterprises across a wide range of industries. For more information visit: https://www.nuffield.com.au/

23.01.2022 Join in with this amazing program run by Horses for Courses in Central Australia - All horse riders from all backgrounds, of all ages, are welcome to bring their horses and join the adventure.

22.01.2022 Lorraine Gordon is a carbon farmer and holistic beef cattle trader at Ebor in the New England Tablelands of New South Wales. She’s also @Southern Cross University’s director of Strategic Projects and Associate Director for Organics research. She lets host Jayne Cuddihy in on some secrets to time-controlled management plans, holistic grazing and the perfect way to finish steers. Also- her favourite cut of beef will have your mouth watering in seconds! https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=696608@

22.01.2022 How can Ceres Tag benefit both wildlife researchers and livestock producers? The tags will allow researchers to collect data on far more animals than ever b...efore. This in turn allows them to ask questions they’ve never been able to ask before something as simple as seeing which animals hang out with each other For example, every cow on a farm could be tagged as well as every predator, allowing us to look at how they interact and what’s at risk. There’s a lot of intraspecific questions (cow-cow behaviour) to answer, and then there’s a lot of interspecific things we can work out too, like how two or more different species interact with each other, explains wildlife researcher, Dr. Benjamin Allen from University of Southern Queensland - Australia. You could picture a farm in South Africa where they manage wildlife; there might be two dozen different species of animals that you could tag, and you can work out how they’re all interacting with each other and the environment in real time, for several years. The questions are unlimited for wildlife researchers. #CeresTag

22.01.2022 Applications for the 2020 Country to Canberra Power Trip have been extended and close this Friday, 11 September at 11pm AEST. Do you know a young woman in year 10-12 living in rural, regional or remote Australia who should apply? Visit https://bit.ly/333jElk for more information. #C2CGirlsLead

21.01.2022 Congrats Sally! In the horticultural field or on the Taekwondo mat, you have many many skills of excellence! Well deserved recognition! #TasmanianWomeninAg #TIAg #TWiA #AwiA #WomeninAg #WomenInSTEM #CommunityLeaders

21.01.2022 Entrepreneurs Programme, NSW, VIC & SA Rebuild your business after the Black Summer Bushfires Strengthening Business, You can find out more and join the program at www.business.gov.au/EP

20.01.2022 Life is sometimes a challenge literally! Especially when it all builds up...

20.01.2022 Registrations are open for the AWiA Moore Australia Not-For-Profit webinar series supported by Ecstra Foundation (formerly known as Financial Literacy Australia)

18.01.2022 AgriFutures Australia Annual Stakeholder Survey Are you a farmer and a levy payer to AgriFutures Australia? Are you a researcher involved with a current research project? Are you part of our AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship or AgriFutures Rural Women's Awards - Alumni? Or are you involved in one of our emerging industries? Our Stakeholder Survey is now open and we are seeking your opinions on how we do business so that we can continue to improve our services. https://surveys.intuitivesolutions.com.au//AgriFuturesAust

17.01.2022 Are you a Victorian rural woman in agriculture with a passion for your regional community? Funded places are available on Regional Leadership's 2021 programs fo...r emerging leaders in Alpine Valleys, Ballarat and Western, Goulburn Murray and Wimmera regions. Applications are now open for Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program, closing 20 September 2020. Applications for the other programs opening soon. For more information, see https://buff.ly/2F2co0E Victorian Rural Women's Network Victorian Young Farmers Agriculture Victoria Australian Women in Agriculture The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. - CWA AgriFutures Australia Landcare Victoria Inc See more

16.01.2022 Tomorrow on Well-Being Wednesday (1-2pm AEST on Zoom) Louise and I are looking for ward to chatting with clinical psychologist, Steph Schmidt. To register pleas...e go to: https://www.cynthiamahoney.com.au/well-being-wednesday Growing up in suburban Adelaide with a supermarket at the end of the street, 5 minutes from everywhere, farming life definitely wasnt on Stephs radar. However, when she was 19, she met her farmer, now husband, while working at The Woolshed (the country pub in the city) and life took a new direction. Fast forward 14 years, Steph now lives at Worlds End, South Australia with her husband and 3 gorgeous boys (6,3 and 1 month) on their mixed enterprise farm (cropping and sheep). Steph is a Clinical Psychologist, and most recently, was awarded the 2020 SA Agrifutures Rural Womens Award for her project to develop ACTforAg a community-based skills training program to build psychologically flexible and resilient farmers, families, and communities. In farming and family life, Steph has learnt firsthand just how important it is to be flexible and adaptive to challenging situations. After the birth of her first son, Steph developed Postnatal Depression and through this has learnt the importance of looking after herself and her own wellbeing to then be able to look after those around her. Steph and Simon farm approximately 17,000 acres across two main properties with additional leasing and sharefarming. They bought 2 properties at the start of 2018 and then were hit with the severest drought on record. Within the farm business, Steph is responsible for managing the finances as well as assisting with extra farm jobs whenever she is able, especially at shearing, seeding and harvest time. The ongoing pressure of drought, and just the everyday challenges of farming life, managing a relationship, and raising a family, together with her psychological knowledge gives Steph unique insight. Steph knows all too well that it is practice rather than knowledge that makes the difference in day to day wellbeing. Steph is passionate about sharing her learnings and skills and has a vision to see a resilient rural Australia which can face the inevitable challenges and thrive in adversity. Steph loves spending time on the farm with her husband and sons and enjoys the privilege of being able to work together as a family. She also attempts some crochet to keep her hands busy when her mind needs down time, and loves the feel of grass under her toes when she just hangs out with her kids outside. Steph is currently taking maternity leave and adapting to life as a busy family of 5, however will be running ACTforAg programs both online and face to face in communities in 2021.

16.01.2022 Jpin us online now for our AWiA Moore NFP Webinar. Message us for the link

16.01.2022 'This free online event will be of likely interest and relevance to those working in food production and supply, R&D, innovation, technology, data, sustainability, CSR and related functions across the agrifood value chain...'

15.01.2022 'The Rural Living Handbook is a guide to help rural landholders experience the wonderful aspects of rural life as well as to raise awareness of the risks and responsibilities that come with that lifestyle...'

14.01.2022 2 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR A 2021 SCHOLARSHIP! Suited to agriculturalists, especially in times of change Nuffield Australia opens doors with big-picture thinking. Their global network is unique with international, domestic, and virtual learning. Scholarship includes a $30,000 bursary with 14 weeks of research over 2 years Visit www.nuffield.com.au #NuffieldAg #ausag

14.01.2022 Do you use Alpacas to protect livestock on your farm? If you do, would you be interested in participating in a research survey?

13.01.2022 Spider on a broom anyone?!?

13.01.2022 The National Centre for Farmer Health will provide a limited number of scholarships to financially assist students who would like to undertake further study in area of Agricultural Health and Medicine. Scholarships are open twice yearly to applicants who enrol in core units HMF701 (Agricultural Health and Medicine) and or HMF702 (Healthy and Sustainable Agricultural Communities) either as part of their Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Health and Medicine, or as an elective at Deakin University or other university post-graduate course. Applications Close tomorrow.

13.01.2022 Save the Date: Agforce SIPP 2021 Dates

11.01.2022 Great Opportunity thanks to Gannawarra Shire Council for women in the North West Region to take some time out and participate in a Health & Wellbeing Workshop with Cynthia Mahoney and Associates. The FREE Workshop will be on Friday 20th November 2020 from 1 - 3.30 pm. To register go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDCH_WomenInTheWarra_Wellbei?

11.01.2022 Hosted by Meat & Livestock Australia Professor Bruce Allworth will deliver an informative webinar on Ovine brucellosis, covering: The economics of ovine brucellosis The effects on lambing percentage Methods of elimination and costs... Decision making on elimination processes See more

11.01.2022 Here is great opportunity to get out and have some fun, not have to cook dinner and raise funds for a great cause Horses for Courses that benefits some great kids. Details on how to attend below.

11.01.2022 For a free daily strategy to help you overcome depression https://thedepressionproject.com/daily-strategies

10.01.2022 There is a Non-Riding Participant Program available to Bush Kids at this years Annual 2020 Horses For Courses Ride For Bush Kids. What a great opportunity for Bush Kids who don't have a horse or unable to transport their horse. www.horsesforcourses.net.au

10.01.2022 If you want to catch up with AWiA member's and friends tonight from 7 pm - 8 pm, message us for the Zoom link.

10.01.2022 Don't forget to register for our Not-For-Profit governance for directors and committee members session next Tuesday SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 from 7 PM 9 PM. To join us go to https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

10.01.2022 AWiA Membership for 2020-2021 Financial Year is now available on the AWiA Website. www.awia.org.au

09.01.2022 1 More Sleep! Nominations for 2020 QRRRWN Strong Women Leadership Awards close tomorrow. Has nominating a Woman for the Awards been on your list? ... Don't wait - Do It Now! It only takes a few minutes! https://www.qrrrwn.org.au/strong-women-leadership-awards/ #QRRRWN #ConnectDevelopInspire

08.01.2022 Listen to our amazing WA Board Director Fleur McDonald as she speaks on Richard Fidler’s Conversations with Sarah Kanowski.

08.01.2022 'With students around Australia preparing to complete their education in what has been a year like no other, seven young people from the remote Indigenous community of Wadeye in the Northern Territory have celebrated their graduation against the odds...'

07.01.2022 Visible Farmer: After LA, NY, Berlin, London & Auckland, here's our first Aussie nomination for Best Web Series at the annual ATOM Awards in Melbourne ATOM Awards & Competitions, the Australian Teachers Of Media https://zcu.io/G19f

07.01.2022 The 2020 Shine Awards recognise women whose stories deserve to be told. Nominate someone today. at https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au//6cbf1c64a39812f7fd2cc6b

07.01.2022 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR AWiA MEMBERS Following on from the easing of COVID restrictions across Australia, the Australian Women in Agriculture Ltd Board wished to advise members of the following: 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 2020 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 16 January 2021 at a time and venue to be advised. ... AWIA DIRECTOR ELECTIONS The AWiA Director elections will be held from the 1st December 2020, will all members who have paid membership by 11.59 pm on 30 November 2020, eligible to participate in the election. The Key Dates for the 2020 call for nominations and election of board directors is as follows: 30 November 2020 Last date for membership signups for members to be eligible to participate in election (vote and/or nominate) 1 December 2020 Call for nomination papers distributed to all members. 22 December 2020 Nominations for elections close. 23 December 2020 Nominations vetted check that nominees are current members & that Nominator and Seconder are current members. 24 December 2020 Election Papers Distributed THU 14 January 2021 Elections Closed. FRI 15 January 2022 Elected Directors contacted. Elected Directors will be put forward for endorsement by the members at the 2020 AGM to be held on Saturday 16 January 2021. Vacant Board Director Positions up for election are * Victorian Director * Tasmanian Director * ACT/NSW Director * South Australian Director * General Director (x2) State/Territory Representative positions are open to financial members resident in that State/Territory. The nominator and seconder must be financial members resident in that same State/Territory. General Director Positions are open to all financial members of AWIA. The nominator and seconder must be financial members resident in that same State/Territory

07.01.2022 We are just about to start our AWiA Webinar on Financial Reports. If you wish to join, message us and we will send you the link.

06.01.2022 Listen to AgFutures 2020 on 17 September: Hosted by Pip Courtney, from ABC Landline, AgFutures 2020 will see three amazing speakers share some of the innovative work that's happening across the agricultural sector from investment in agtech and automation, to realising solutions to some of the bigger global issues around sourcing and distributing food. Register via: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/agfutures-2020-tickets-1174

05.01.2022 Applications are now open for the 2021 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. There are 10 award categories worth up to $22,000 each in project funding. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3anradO

05.01.2022 A dress made from 700 mango seeds, weighs 5kg! Wow, pretty!

05.01.2022 An awesome performance from the students living in Miles in QLD. Remote, Rural and Regional students are amazing!

04.01.2022 'Catherine Marriott has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Riverine Plains...'

04.01.2022 As Australia's leading voice for women across all areas of agriculture, we want to hear your thoughts to help direct Australia's AGendHER! We are preparing for the next 10 years as an agile and influential body representing the diverse voices of women. Please complete our short five minute survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/75BNFD8 National Rural Women's Coalition and Network AGendHER plus AgriFutures Rural Women's Awards - Alumni AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship

03.01.2022 Our amazing Australian Women in Agriculture Qld Director Skye Douglas has been featured in QCWA's Ruth Magazine with her HighBrit Beef brand. Alomgside Terry Irwin from Australia Zoo!

02.01.2022 We are looking forward to following the adventures of AWiA NT Director Tiani Cook and the amazing kids on the Horses for Courses bush ride! Those of us in lock down can enjoy some amazing scenery and adventures from home!

01.01.2022 Victorian members: our Zoom session has started. Please see your email inbox, for Meeting ID, and Password. Catch up, talk soon, Sarah & Lisa. :)

01.01.2022 Wherever you are, whatever your device, you can connect with this opportunity from the National Centre for Farmer Health! Theres never been a more important time to look after your health, and this September, were celebrating #WomensHealthWeek (7-11 September) and inviting farming women and men to have a virtual cuppa with the wonderful women of the National Centre for Farmer Health on Thursday 10 September 2020. Grab yourself a cuppa and come along to share your story abo...ut the challenges women face in looking after their health, wellbeing and safety on the farm. Submit your questions for the NCFH team to address by emailing [email protected] **Places are limited** BOOK HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZApdemuqTosEtwS02r1hWrvy1IgJBsp_ Read more about Womens Health Week: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/ See more

01.01.2022 Australian Institute of Company Directors's i-annual Director Sentiment Index survey is of vital importance to the governance community as it is the only indicator measuring the opinions and future intentions of directors. In these unusual and challenging times, its more important than ever that your views on the issues impacting directors including the economy, government policy and governance regulation are voiced. Have your say at https://surveys.ipsosinteractive.com/surveys/

01.01.2022 Did you know that Regional Leadership has a series of podcasts featuring rural leadership program participants? Australian Women in Agriculture member & Irrigated Cropping Council CEO Charlie Aves spoke about living and working in Marong, Victoria and the role LEAD Loddon Murray played in shaping her leadership journey. You can listen to Charlie's story at https://rla.org.au/all/podcast/charlie-marong/

01.01.2022 Agriculture Victoria are partnering with Regional Leadership to offer young farmers &agricultural professionals a place in each of the 10 regional leadership programs. Applications for the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership and the Leadership Great South Coast programs are now open. Further info available at https://rla.org.au/leadership-programs/

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01.01.2022 The Agricultural Bureau of South Australia is seeking nominations for the 2020 Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards. The awards provide unique opportunities and financial support to motivated and bright young farmers and rural youth who will benefit from personal and professional development to support a successful career in their chosen field. The 2 Scholarships are: Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship ($8k)sponsored by SA Department of for Environment and Water (DEW) ...Environment SA News Rural Youth Bursary ($5K) sponsored by Primary Industries and Regions SA To find out more and apply, visit www.agbureau.com.au/awards or call (08) 8249 7581. See more

01.01.2022 There's still time to register for this years Horses for Courses Ride for Bush Kids. With a flexible riders program, family friendly afternoon activities and logistics support this is an opportunity you do not want to miss out on! You can join for a day ride or for the full program. #Camping #Horses #bushkids #rrraustralia #outdoors #horseriding #horseridersofinstagram