For over 30 years, the NSW Rural Women’s Gathering has brought women together, celebrating the resilience, achievements and contributions of RRR women. Each year, the Gathering moves to a new location, offering the host community a unique opportunity to showcase its strengths, businesses and local culture while delivering a meaningful and memorable experience for attendees.
Why host a Gathering?
Hosting the NSW Rural Women’s Gathering is a chance to:
- Provide a boost to your local economy through increased visitation, accommodation bookings and spending across local businesses.
- Promote your region’s tourism offerings, businesses, local events and hospitality.
- Empower RRR women and girls through high-quality workshops, networking and leadership opportunities.
- Strengthen local partnerships and community engagement.
- Build lasting connections with communities across NSW
- Inspire local engagement and pride
Thinking of hosting the 2026 Rural Women’s Gathering?
Download the official fact sheet for everything you need to know — from eligibility and event planning to what’s expected of host organisations. This is your chance to bring an empowering, inclusive and high-impact event to your community.
Download the 2026 RWG EOI Fact Sheet (PDF 143.45KB)
Explore Previous Gatherings
Need help shaping your vision for the 2026 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering? The Host Planning Resource Pack is designed to guide you with real examples and insights from previous events.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Sample programs and themes from past Gatherings
- Ideas for workshops, speakers, and community involvement
- Examples of how host towns have showcased their strengths
- Tips on what worked well — and what to consider early
This pack is a valuable reference to help you plan a Gathering that’s meaningful, inclusive and reflects your community’s character.
Download the 2026 RWG EOI Host Planning Resource Pack (PDF 8.9MB)
Want to see the Gathering in action?
Click through to explore our Facebook and Instagram — discover past events, hear stories from rural women, and get a feel for the heart and spirit of this special event.
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Important Dates:
- EOIs open: 8 May 2025
- EOIs closed: 3 July 2025
- Successful Host Announced: 25 October 2025
Who Can Apply:
Incorporated organisations and Local Goverment organisations based in regional, rural or remote NSW are eligible to apply to host the NSW Rural Women’s Gathering.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be an incorporated organisation
- Have demonstrated experience in planning or delivering large-scale community events.
- Commit to hosting a safe, inclusive and accessible Gathering that reflects the diversity of women in regional, rural and remote communities.
- Be willing to work in partnership with the NSW Rural Women’s Network and a dedicated advisory group throughout the planning and delivery of the event.
Youth involvement is encouraged. In areas with a local Youth Action or Youth Advisory Group, applicants must include a youth representative organisation in their planning team.
Accessibility Reminder
We encourage applications that reflect the diversity of regional, rural and remote NSW.
Need help or have questions?
Contact the NSW Rural Women's Network at ruralwomensnetowrk@tco.nsw.gov.au or visit the RWN website.