
Welcome to Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network Inc.
QRRRWN is here to CONNECT, DEVELOP and INSPIRE the wonderful women in our Rural, Regional and Remote Queensland areas.
We are building a vibrant and strong community of women! Come join us.
Welcome to Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network Inc.
QRRRWN is here to CONNECT, DEVELOP and INSPIRE the wonderful women in our Rural, Regional and Remote Queensland areas.
We are building a vibrant and strong community of women! Come join us.

RRR Women – Embracing Leadership Program
Accepting Applications NOW for
Cohort 2 – RRR Women ACCELERATE!
Applications close on the 5:00 pm 30th May 2022
RRR Women – Embracing Leadership Program has been funded through a Federal Government grant which aims to support and strengthen RRR women’s economic security, improve workforce participation and build leadership skills.
RRR Women (QRRRWN), with world-class partners Actrua, will deliver RRR Women – Embracing Leadership Program, which is a free bespoke development program for rural, regional and remote Queensland women.
Introducing the 2021-2022 Board

Welcome Mary Lockton!
Mary Lockton is passionate about building community and is a strong advocate for opportunities for those living in rural, regional and remote areas. Mary has over a decade of senior roles not-for-profit membership associations particularly focused on the issues facing those living outside of metropolitan areas. Mary’s rural engagement, marketing and communications background come together for the benefit of building strong networks and opportunities for women, the lifeblood of rural communities.
Our Annual Conference is postponed
For further details please visit the Conference page.
Women in RRR Awards
Women living in rural, regional and remote (RRR) Queensland are courageous, generous, powerful and inspiring. They are achievers who get things done and play a key role in their communities. To honour these women, QRRRWN’s ninth annual awards, the Women In RRR Awards 2021 will shine a light on RRR women and connect, develop and inspire them to make their mark through a development program and renewed alumni community. Using their skills, talents and ingenuity, they are building their businesses, working in their communities and leading the way for the next generation of women.
For more details see the Women in RRR Awards page
2021 Inspiring Youth in Rural, Regional & Remote Queensland
With the generous support of the Office of Women and the Queensland Government, QRRRWN has been able to inspire and develop young women in rural, regional and remote Queensland for a number of years. In 2021 QRRRWN will include a youth program within its annual conference again. It is an opportunity for young women attending the Youth Program to engage with mentors who provide:
- career guidance; and
- illuminate pathways for their role in rural, regional and remote communities.
Where to get further support:
- Call Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Call 13 HEALTH (13 432 584) in QLD
For further contact details, support and other states, see the Lifeline website.

What We Do
Our role is to validate and legitimise the myriad roles of rural, regional and remote women.
QRRRWN Inc. strategic objectives are to develop the capacity of RRR women through education to overcome adversity, develop leadership and participate in decision-making.
QRRRWN Inc. uses its networks to reach RRR women and builds their capacity through:
- Connecting by creating inclusive safe environments and providing capacity building programs
- Networking RRR women with individuals, businesses, government and organisations
- Inspiring RRR women to realise their potential, be influential, contribute and share their stories
- Fundamental to our purpose is building the capacity of RRR women.
We are supported by Sponsors and Partners
QRRRWN is a not-for-profit. It relies on grants, donations and sponsorship.
We have recently been awarded a Federal Government grant under the Women’s Leadership and Development Program
Our Youth Program & Mentoring scheduled for the annual conference in 2021 is made possible by the Office of Women and the Queensland Government.
In 2021 our Annual Conference and the Strong Women in Leadership Awards are supported by:
- the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal;
- Office of Women and the Queensland Government through their support of both the SWLA Awards and bursaries and the Youth Program which is conducted at the conference;
Thank you to our volunteers
Our volunteers are what keeps QRRRWN going. Over many years hundreds of women have volunteered time to support QRRRWN and to lift up other rural, regional and remote women. The work is unpaid and at times it is extremely busy. We thank you for supporting QRRRWN and other rural, regional and remote women.