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 learning together, reflecting and developing strategies to challenge stereotypes, gender roles and prejudice for cultural change and gender equality.

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

  • Celebrating and promoting local women and their contributions and achievements in their communities across south west Victoria.

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

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

2026 program will roll out in June, July and August

Tickets on sale soon! 2026 prices:

  • Super early bird = $225

  • Early bird price = $275

  • General admission = $300

2026 Workshop Facilitators Include:

  • Jessica Fishburn

  • Dr. Jodie Fleming

  • Kirsten Diprose and Sherry Johnstone

  • Karen Foster and Allison Patchett, and

  • Lynne Cazaly

Two additional speakers will be announced later in 2026