Rural Women's Network

I recently submitted an expression of interest to be a part of the Rural Women Leading Change Reference Group as a way to refine and develop my capacity to "facilitate individual and societal change through empowerment". 

Here's an excerpt from the Department of Planning & Community Development website: http://www.ruralwomen.vic.gov.au/web15/rwn/dvcrwn.nsf/headingpagesdisplay/about+us

About us
The Rural Women’s Network is not a formal organisation, but rather a way of linking groups and individual women. Links are forged between groups from different backgrounds with varied objectives and activities, providing opportunities for the exchange of information and ideas.The Rural Women’s Network is not a formal organisation, but rather a way of linking groups and individual women. Links are forged between groups from different backgrounds with varied objectives and activities, providing opportunities for the exchange of information and ideas.

Networking to build stronger communities
The network supports commitments in the Government’s social policy statement, A Fairer Victoria, to encourage individuals and community groups to work together to build strong communities. The Network's Coordination Unit works with the Department’s local teams in regional Victoria to strengthen the network and support action for change through enabling and empowering women in their communities.