Rural Women LEAD

Rural Women LEAD creates opportunities for rural women across south west Victoria to learn, engage, achieve and develop (LEAD) together through a series of five workshops focusing on:

  • Building capability through shared learning, reflection cultural change.  

  • Supporting and empowering women's leadership and progression in the region.

  • Celebrating and promoting local women and their contributions and achievements.

  • Creating opportunity to connect, network and collaborate in a brave/accountable space of like-minded people.

    To ensure easier access for rural women, workshops are staged in various locations across south west Victoria.

Scholarships may be available for this program - please contact us to discuss.

#1: The Superpowers of You with Dr. Jodie Fleming: 5 June: 10am - 2pm: The Stables, Koroit

#2: Leading Self for Life and Professional Fulfilment with Jessica Fishburn: 19 June: 10am-2pm: Sterling Place - Dunkeld

#3: Future Voice: Expressing Ideas That Create Change with Lynne Cazaly: 17 July: 10am-2.00pm: Union Station Hotel - Woolsthorpe

#4: Becoming Her: a self-leadership intensive with Karen Foster: 7 August: 10am-2pm: Conlans Wine Store - Port Fairy

#5  Media Ready: Pitch, Perform, and Be Heard with Kirsten Diprose and Indigenous Story Telling through art with local Keerray Woorroong/ Yorta Yorta artist Sherry Johnstone: 21 August: 10am-2.00pm: Warrnambool Venue TBC

You can opt in to all 5 workshops, select 1 or a number of - up to you. 

‍ ‍Ticket prices(includes morning tea and a light lunch): 

  • Super Early Bird: $225+GST* per workshop - closes 24 April

  • Early Bird: $275+GST* per workshop - closes 8 May

  • Full Rate: $300+GST* per workshop - closes 28 May

‍ ‍Book all five sessions:

  • Super Early Bird: $1,025+GST*

  • Early Bird: $1,275+GST*

  • Full Rate: $1,400+GST*

*plus Humanitix booking fee

  • Dr. Jodie Fleming

  • Jessica Fishburn

  • Lynne Cazaly

  • Karen Foster and

  • Kirsten Diprose and Sherry Johnstone

Two additional speakers will be announced later in 2026

Presenter bios

Testimonials from 2025

“One of the most rewarding aspects was the opportunity to network and engage with other incredible women in my community. The environment created at each workshop was comfortable, supportive and safe, allowing for open, honest conversations around topics that are often difficult to discuss.” Kate

“I have really loved this series. So empowering and beneficial. Thank you”, Charlotte