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RURAL WOMEN CELEBRATED ACROSS NSW

RURAL WOMEN CELEBRATED ACROSS NSW
Women from regional, rural and remote NSW are being celebrated today as part of the International Day of Rural Women.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the day recognises the crucial role women and girls play in rural communities, including in the workforce, as volunteers and within their families and local communities.
“Women keep our rural towns and communities connected and today is a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge their contributions and thank them for everything they do,” Mr Toole said.
“Our regions are home to some of the most exceptional, talented and innovative women I’ve ever met. Women deserve to be celebrated for the way their efforts have built up and galvanised regional and rural towns, helping to make them wonderful places to live.”
The NSW Government has invested $3.7 million over the next four years for the Rural Women’s Network, providing invaluable support to all women across NSW.
The funding helps deliver a range of high-profile initiatives and events, including supporting the 29th Annual Rural Women’s Gathering, held this week in Glen Innes and Guyra.
Minister for Women Minister for Regional Health and Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the event was a roaring success, highlighting the need for rural women to have spaces to connect and learn from each other.
“The Rural Women’s Gathering is such a special event for rural women as it creates an opportunity for them to come together to share information, build relationships and hear insights from women living across the State,” Mrs Taylor said.
“The Gathering is especially important for women who are from geographically isolated areas, but also for women who are new to the regions, or are starting outtheir own business or project. Events like the Gathering help women to feel like they have a support network and are welcome in their community.”
Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW Dugald Saunders said the funding also supports the administration of the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, which recognises the contributions of women who volunteer in their regional communities.
“The Hidden Treasures Honour Roll does a fantastic job of recognising the women in our lives who go above and beyond for the benefit of their communities,” Mr Saunders said.
“Volunteers are the engine room of our country towns and deserve to be acknowledged for the tireless work they do.”
Nominations are now open and close on Wednesday 30 November at 11:59pm. Visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/women-nsw/rural-womens-network/hidden-treasures/
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