Rural Women's Network Events and Initiatives

Events and initiatives across regional, rural and remote NSW.

Rural Women's Network 2025 Events

The Rural Women's Network host a range of events and initiatives across regional, rural and remote NSW. From business workshops and networking opportunities to training sessions and roadshows, these events aim to empower women and girls, foster connections, and promote resilience within local communities.

Whether it’s gaining new skills, sharing experiences, or building lasting relationships, these upcoming events provide a platform for women and girls across NSW to thrive and make a positive impact in their regions. There is something for women and girls of all ages and backgrounds, and we encourage you to find out what is happening in your local community and get involved.

Follow the Rural Women's Network on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements.

Stay tuned as we announce more events for 2025.

Please check back for event updates. The details below will be updated regularly.

If you'd like to know more about our upcoming events, you can email us at the ruralwomensnetwork@tco.nsw.gov.au.


Upcoming Events

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Rural Women's Network Skills Roadshow 2026

Exciting news! Free First Aid and Mental Health training in partnership with St John Ambulance is returning in 2026.
Registrations aren’t open yet, but they’re coming soon! Stay tuned and be ready to secure your spot.

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Rural Women's Words

Celebrating rural women’s voices through storytelling, creativity, connection and community.

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Rural Women's Network Digital Badges

In partnership with Credly we are awarding digital badges across different RWN programs to recognise, validate skills and achievements of women. 

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Past Events

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NSW Youth Week 2025 Maitland Event

Future Proof Your Career Workshop.

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NSW Youth Week 2025 Online Event

Creativity and Connection in the Digital World Workshop.

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Connecting Communities - Thank you NSW Volunteers!

This special event celebrating women who volunteer across NSW was held on 4 July.

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Rural Women's Network Skills Roadshow 2025

Free First Aid and Mental Health Training in partnership with St John Ambulance delivered in 2025.

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IDRW Leeton Event

We celebrated the International Day of Rural Women with the Rural Women’s Network in Leeton!
The event took place at the Historic Hydro on Wednesday, 15 October, from 4–7:30 pm, and featured the amazing country music star, Melinda Schneider.

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Rural Women's Gathering 2025

The NSW Rural Women’s Gathering 2025 was held in Lismore on Saturday, 25 October.
It brought together inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops and incredible networking opportunities for rural women across the state.

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2026 NSW Rural Women's Gathering Expressions of Interest (EOI)

Expressions of Interest to host the 2026 NSW Rural Women's Gathering have now closed and are being currently assessed.

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