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.

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.

RRR Women – Embracing Leadership Program

Accepting Applications NOW!

Applications close on the 20th December 2021

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.

Further details

Our Annual Conference is postponed

For further details please visit the Conference page.

2021 Annual Conference

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

Visit 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.

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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.

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𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙍𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢?ᴍᴏᴛʜᴇʀʟᴀɴᴅ is offering a 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 spot in an upcoming program; exclusively for a QRRRWN network member or follower!ᴍᴏᴛʜᴇʀʟᴀɴᴅ 𝒱𝒾𝓁𝓁𝒶𝑔𝑒 is Australia's first program that connects rural mums with kids of all ages in their own, small, personalised group. The winner will be enrolled in the 𝟏𝟏-𝟏𝟖 years group which kicks off on February 14. Over 6-weeks, you will get access to a private online chat room with your group, take part in facilitated video catch ups, and will be supported through weekly ice-breakers.For more details on ᴍᴏᴛʜᴇʀʟᴀɴᴅ 𝒱𝒾𝓁𝓁𝒶𝑔𝑒, founder Stephanie Trethewey and the program go to motherlandaustralia.com.au/motherland-villageTo apply, email eso@qrrrwn.org.au with your name, postcode, age of children and explain in a maximum of 100 words why you would like to join ᴍᴏᴛʜᴇʀʟᴀɴᴅ 𝒱𝒾𝓁𝓁𝒶𝑔𝑒.𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 5𝙥𝙢 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 21 ... See MoreSee Less

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ＡＰＰＬＩＣＡＴＩＯＮＳＥＸＴＥＮＤＥＤ - APPLICATIONS CLOSE THIS MONDAY - LAST CHANCE!𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨?If so, apply now for the QRRRWN Embracing Leadership Program. We have partnered with world-class consultants, Acrtua and secured Federal Government grant funding to provide an incredible leadership program for 84 women, worth around $10,000 The details:- 84 women over three years (28 women per year) will be chosen to participate in an 8-month facilitated program which includes two face-to-face workshops with all accommodation provided, plus a bursary of $750 (maximum) to support travel costs.- Many elements of the program will be tailored to meet each cohort’s needs, but consistent elements will include self-awareness and personal leadership and identifying strengths and skills.You’ll need:1. To have lived in one of the RRR communities for a minimum of two years.2. To be a member of QRRWN. Not a member? Join now!𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 20𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙡𝙮!More information is available at www.qrrrwn.org.au/member-programs/rrr-women-program#leadership #rrrwomen #queenslandwomen #ruralwomen #regionalwomen #remotewomen #womeninleadership ... See MoreSee Less

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COVID Preparation Webcast Series The information you need to be ready for a COVID peak Preparing Rural and Remote Communities for COVID-193.15pm-4.00pm Tuesday 21 DecemberZoom webinarSpecial guest speakers: Statewide Rural and Remote Clinical Network co-chairs Dr Konrad Kangru and Dr Emily Moody Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316395292661/WN_nGoIsMFbSXWXIu4PDiOzeA ... See MoreSee Less

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We featured in the Queensland Country Life ladies! Is your photo there?Can’t wait for another chance to celebrate ladies. #queenslandrrrwomen #qldwomen #rrrwomen #ruralwomen #remotewomen #regionalwomen #qldrrrwomen ... See MoreSee Less

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Elisha Parker brings rural experience to nbn board

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The appointment of central Queensland businesswoman Elisha Parker to the nbn Co board, announced this week, has been described as bringing a regional perspective to the board.

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ＡＰＰＬＩＣＡＴＩＯＮＳＥＸＴＥＮＤＥＤ - ONE MORE WEEK TO GET YOUR APPLICATION IN𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿!𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨?If so, apply now for the QRRRWN Embracing Leadership Program. We have partnered with world-class consultants, Acrtua and secured Federal Government grant funding to provide an incredible leadership program for 84 women, worth around $10,000 The details:- 84 women over three years (28 women per year) will be chosen to participate in an 8-month facilitated program which includes two face-to-face workshops with all accommodation provided, plus a bursary of $750 (maximum) to support travel costs.- Many elements of the program will be tailored to meet each cohort’s needs, but consistent elements will include self-awareness and personal leadership and identifying strengths and skills.You’ll need:1. To have lived in one of the RRR communities for a minimum of two years.2. To be a member of QRRWN. Not a member? Join now!𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 20𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙡𝙮!More information is available at www.qrrrwn.org.au/member-programs/rrr-women-program#leadership #rrrwomen #queenslandwomen #ruralwomen #regionalwomen #remotewomen #womeninleadership ... See MoreSee Less

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