What’s on this month?
March / April 2020
Social Media, Blogging etc. building a business on-line
Using ‘Google My Business’ to Grow Your Business
How to set up and manage your listing for the best results. Simple and free tactics that work for all kinds of businesses. (20-30 minutes)
Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2020 at 10:30 am
Location: The webinar link will be posted in the Members of QRRRWN Facebook Group and available in the Member library after the event.
Registration: Please register for this event in the Members Facebook Group.
Presenter: Carrie-Ann Wilson, Creative Director at Scenic Rim Design
DIY Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Learn how to improve your SEO and boost your online presence. Simple and free tactics that work for all kinds of businesses. (20-30 minutes)
Date: Tuesday, 14 April at 10:30 am
Location: The webinar link will be posted in the QRRRWN Members of QRRRWN Facebook Group and available in Member library after the event.
Registration: Please register for this event in the Members Facebook Group.
Presenter: Carrie-Ann Wilson, Creative Director at Scenic Rim Design
Virtual – Sponsored Governance Training Offering
We are excited to make available 10 sponsored opportunities for governance and leadership training opportunity to our members and the SWLA ALUMNI, as part of the QRRRWN Education and Empowerment Program.
Three options are on offer which will allow people to engage in the most suitable form of delivery to suit their preference and location. We want to inspire our members to be involved despite being further away from Toowoomba by offering an online option.
• EOI’s close 15th April
• Successful applicants will be notified by 20th April
Governance Essentials – Online – Starts 27th April (valued at approx. $500)
This online course explores the fundamentals of governance and directorship. Understand the role of the board, directors and management in a well-run organisation. Whether you are looking to enter the boardroom, a senior manager, or a new director, this course will help you become more effective in your role.
6 Weeks Duration
https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/…/governance-essentials
Reporting to the Board – Online – Starts 27th April (valued at approx. $500)
This course examines how to establish effective reporting procedures from executives to the board. It outlines the main types of reports, their legal requirements, how to write them and how they are used.
4 Weeks Duration
https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/…/reporting-to-the-boa…
Governance Training with Julia Telford from Engage and Create Consulting – Face to Face in Toowoomba – Post COVID, date to be advised
Only cost of training is covered. Accommodation & Travel is at the expense of participants. EOIs for this training will be held until it is rescheduled.
2 Days Duration
To apply complete the EOI via the SurveyMonkey Link and tell us in 100 words why you will benefit from the course.
Coming Up!
May
Entrepreneurship and sharing our stories
June
Financial, end of financial year – things to think about
Program Outline
Delivery & Yearly Theme
The Education & Empowerment Program will be delivered via our Members of QRRRWN Facebook Group. We have several themes we will addressing throughout the year from April to November and we will lead on-line discussions on those themes. We will also share articles and resources on the themes. Where possible we will run or collaborate with partners to deliver webinars for members via the Members facebook group. All webinars and materials will also be available on this page.
Our theme for the year is ‘Investing in Women’.
Transition
We have a fantastic following in our Members of QRRRWN Facebook group. However, not all followers are financial members at this time. We will have a two month transition period that provides our followers with an opportunity to re-join. Join here today.
Webinars
Webinars will be live for member via a webinar program, and also recorded and permanent access will be available to financial members.
Proposed themes for 2020
- Remote working
- Social Media, Blogging etc. building a business on-line
- Financial, end of financial year – things to think about
- Entrepreneurship and sharing our stories
- Challenges working in Ag – gender issues, how to get support and support one-another
- Spring Cleaning: Health, Family & Business
- Business Risk Management, Rural Resources.
- Financial Literacy / Financial Planning
We would love you to advise any additional topics for our consideration. Please email Megan Kuhn at eso@qrrrwn.org.au.
If you would like to be involved in the delivery of this program, please contact Megan Kuhn at eso@qrrrwn.org.au.
Empowering Women
Since QRRRWN was founded, one of its objectives has been ‘To empower rural, regional and remote women and their communities through the encouragement of personal development and education.’
The goals set by the Board in 2020 seek to achieve the above objective and Key Goal #4:
4. Develop our member value proposition to meet member needs.
Why Empowerment through Personal Development & Education?
There can be unique and challenging barriers to women living and working in rural, regional and remote areas in continuing with their personal, business and professional development and in turn, ultimately reaching their potential.
By taking steps to actively ‘develop’ rural, regional and remote women through education programs that cover a range of topics and using innovative methods of delivery and technology, we believe that we will empower women to reach their potential. Some of the ways QRRRWN delivers education to its members has included:
- Key events where workshops and key note speakers present e.g. State Conference
- Workshops and training sessions conducted in rural, regional and remote areas
- Webinar program and library on key topics
- Discussions during Member Connect teleconferences
- Our closed Member Facebook Group
- Our Member Resources page
- Identifying and communicating with members about educational opportunities that may be near them
- Collaborating with other organisations to deliver educational opportunities that will benefit and support our members
- Securing discounts for members to educational events
- Promoting the educational interests of QRRRWN members to funding bodies and government.
What role does Networking play?
Combining the QRRRWN Education & Empowerment Program with building your own contacts within the QRRRWN Network and becoming involved, exposes our members to positive and inspiring role models, they will hear ‘Stories from the Network’ regularly and are then empowered to develop their own vision, goals and direction for their lives with a tribe of women behind them.
Lisa Duncan – Education & Empowerment Program Lead
Lisa has a purpose and passion to make life better for Business Owners, to help people reduce the feelings of isolation and become stronger business people, as Lisa recognises that “ together we can change the world.”
Having owned and run small businesses for over 12 years, Lisa is adaptable and flexible, with the ability to apply her deep knowledge, skills and capabilities to a variety of industries. Lisa’s passion for small business and customer service is inspired by a family history, with her Father operating a successful family owned jewellery business for almost half a century. Prior to this, Lisa employed her skills working for large and small organisations including GE Financial Services and National Australia Bank.
As a presenter of training in the areas of Leadership, Sales and Personal growth, Lisa gives clarity to Leadership, shares strategies for business sales growth and trains tomorrow’s leaders. Lisa engages audiences with her unique and genuine style; a mix of fun, skill and professionalism. Lisa also works with clients to identify their strengths, areas for development and helps people become a better version of themselves through Mindset training.
Lisa offers a wide variety of self-development strategies and coaching to assist her clients in achieving greatness and personal growth.
Lisa has gained her insight and exceptional coaching skills through many years of experience and mentorships with some of the world’s best coaches including T.Harv Ecker, Blair Singer and Kerwin Rae.
There is an amazing opportunity in our modern times to be successful, and with the encouragement and support of someone who walks the walk, you can achieve anything!
Julie Mayne – Board Member & Membership Portfolio Lead
QRRRWN has held a special role in my life over the last couple of years. It has kept me informed, involved and connected with other likeminded women in our ever changing world. I first become involved with QRRRWN as a part of the History Project with Cecily, transcribing interviews, doing book reviews, and interviewing members from which I gained an immense appreciation for the strong history and achievements of many amazing women. Gosh, did they have some stories to tell!
I have worked in the rural industry for 30 years, mostly remotely, as a single mother with two children (now grown and gone). I am a beef breeder and producer situated in central Western Queensland and am slowly expanding my enterprise, and value adding to my business through various creative endeavours.
My skillset is large and varied; a horse trainer, contract musterer, dozer operator, truck driver through to station manager, branded beef marketing and business management, all in a male dominated arena… My strengths are Project Management, visionary and futuristic outlooks for our industry and I consult with various media channels to best promote our rural identity. I have been featured in Graziher magazine, Wander of the West campaign with Edwina Robertson, Channel 7’s Queensland Weekender program and the Queensland Country Life. My story has also been used a brand ambassador for various organisations like RB Sellars, and Ergon Electricity.
I feel strongly that QRRRWN’s remote members need as much support as possible. There are a great many remarkable, talented, resilient women who are forging careers, businesses and creating strong focus on community and family, and do it with very little resources. I would love to have these women onboard, growing the organisation and diversifying QRRRWN into more remote areas through networking, knowledge, creativity and upskilling.
I am a passionate advocate, contributor and participant in the rural industry and would love to contribute to this amazing organisation.
Inquiries
If you have any queries about the Education & Empowerment Program or wish to support Lisa Duncan and her project team, please contact Megan Kuhn at eso@qrrrwn.org.au.