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Women in agriculture

Provides links to information, support and communication networks for rural women, especially those interested or involved in primary industries.


CWA and the Drought

On 1 December 2006 the Federal Government gave the CWA $2 million to help families affected by the drought. This money was distributed to the states and all gone within three weeks. In January 2007 Woolworths held a National Drought Action Day and gave the profits ($4.7 million) to CWA to be distributed to needy families in drought areas. In March 2007 the Federal Government gave the CWA a further $2 million which again was all distributed in three weeks.
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Australian women in agriculture

Australian Women in Agriculture is committee to promoting the profile of women in agriculture and is a dedicated network involved in the development of Australian primary production.

Foundation of Australian Agricultural Women

The Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women (FAAW) is a national, independent, non-profit organisation whose mission is to resource, empower, research, influence and partner for the benefit of rural women.

Office for women

The Australian Government Office for Women (OfW) is a policy advisory unit and a division of the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs in Australia.

RIRDC Rural Women's Award

The RIRDC Rural Women's Award is open to all women involved in agriculture, including forestry, fisheries, natural resource management and related service industries. The Award will support women with a strong and positive vision for the future of their industry and its human resource.

Tasmanian women in agriculture website

TWiA website provides links for all rural women - includes news, events, funding opportunities, chat, industry information and more.

Women's Industry Network for the Seafood Community (WINSC)

WINSC is a non-profit, independent organisation run by and for women to illustrate and promote the vital role that women play in the fishing industry - from researchers to deckhands, processors to fishers.

Women in primary production register

The Women in Primary Production and Resource Management Register has now been updated and forms part of the Women Tasmania Register and is part of a strategy to increase women's participation on boards and committees in Tasmania.

Women in Rural Industries Program

The Women in Rural Industries Program (WIRIP) is a strategic role within the Tasmanian government that focuses on working with rural women and industry.

Women Tasmania

Women Tasmania has a policy focus on family and community safety, leadership and participation, and women in work and education. It works in partnership with the community sector, government agencies and business to achieve practical improvements in the lives of Tasmanian women.