Event details
Date: Tuesday 16 June
Time: 11.30am-3pm
Location: The Albury Club, Albury
Event information
The Rural Women’s Network invites you to a thank you event celebrating women who volunteer.
This event recognises the incredible contribution women who volunteer make to our communities. The Rural Women’s Network will also launch the 2025 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll.
Join us for lunch and an afternoon of entertainment at The Albury Club, hosted by the fabulous Kristie Ivone, 2026 Rural Women's Award NSW/ACT State Winner and National Finalist.
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What to expect
Connect with other women who volunteer, wellbeing providers and hear from the Minister for Women, The Hon. Jodie Harrison MP.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:30am – 12:00pm | Arrival, registration open and networking |
| 12:00pm – 12:15pm | Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country by Kristie Ivone |
| 12:15pm – 12:20pm | Address from The Hon. Jodie Harrison, MP |
| 12:20pm – 12:30pm | Kristie Ivone story and speech |
| 12:30pm – 1:00pm | Canapé lunch and informal engagement with attendees |
| 1:00pm – 1:20pm | Panel session and audience Q&A |
| 1:20pm – 3:00pm | Networking and wellbeing activities |
| 3:00pm | Event concludes |
Please note, this program may change.
Wellbeing Activities
Floristry workshop with Misty, Flowers on the Lane
Enjoy a hands-on floristry experience where you’ll create your own seasonal arrangement to take home. Guided by Misty from Flowers on the Lane, this workshop is a relaxed and creative way to unwind while learning simple techniques you can use again at home.
Guided meditation with Karen, Soulful and Wild
Take a moment to pause and reset with a guided meditation session led by Karen from Soulful and Wild. These sessions are designed to be calming and accessible, helping you slow down, relax and reconnect in a supportive environment.
Personal style and colour workshop with Becky, Oh My Style
Discover what colours work best for you and how to build confidence in your personal style. Becky from Oh My Style will guide you through the basics of colour theory, understanding your individual tones, and practical tips you can use when getting dressed or shopping.
Hand massages with Cindy, Replenish Yoga & Ayurveda Therapies
Enjoy a moment of rest with a relaxing hand massage from Cindy. This gentle wellbeing experience is designed to help you unwind and feel refreshed as you move through the afternoon activities.
Meet your emcee, Kristie Ivone
Kristie Ivone is the founder of Boas Language Academy, a social enterprise language school based in Albury Wodonga that is building stronger, more inclusive regional communities through language and connection.
Driven by a passion for regional development and belonging, Kristie created Boas to support migrants living in regional areas and to help bridge cultural gaps within the wider community. Through fun, immersive language courses for adults and children, Boas turns language from a barrier into a connector, creating opportunities for understanding, confidence and connection.
Kristie’s work sits at the intersection of education, community development and social impact, with a strong focus on bringing people together and strengthening regional communities through shared experience.
In recognition of her leadership and innovation, Kristie was named the 2026 NSW/ACT winner of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. She will go on to represent New South Wales at the national AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner in Canberra.
What is the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll?
The Hidden Treasures Honour Roll acknowledges the important volunteer roles women and girls play within NSW regional, rural and remote communities.
It is a way to acknowledge and thank women and girls who volunteer through a public tribute to recognise the vast number of women and girls who give their time and energy to help others. Women and girls are nominated by peers, friends, or their volunteer organisation and those over the age of 18 can also self-nominate to be included on the digital Honour Roll.
Hidden Treasures has recognised 1,361 women and girls volunteering in regional, rural and remote NSW since 2010.
Frequently asked questions
It is free to attend, however please RSVP to reserve your place.
You can provide details of any additional requirements when registering for your ticket.
You are welcome to wear your organisation or community group uniform.
Alternatively, smart casual attire is recommended.
This event is for girls and women who volunteer and their supporters.
Please email us at ruralwomensnetwork@tco.nsw.gov.au so we can offer your place to someone else.
Onsite parking is limited. We encourage you to park in the Albury Commercial Club carpark on Dean Street. The Albury Club is then a 6-minute walk.