SA Rural Women

There are a wide range of rural women's networks across South Australia.

Australian Women in Agriculture (AWIA)

Over 50 South Australian women are involved in Australian Women in Agriculture (AWIA) which is Australia's peak organisation for agricultural women. Visit their website and decide how you want to be involved.

Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women (FAAW)

The Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women is an independent non-profit organisation whose mission is to resource, empower, research, influence and partner for the benefit of rural women.

Rural Industry Research Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award

RIRDC Rural Women's Award is designed to recognise, but more importantly encourage, the vital contribution women make to rural Australia.

Applications are open 1 August, and close 15 October each year. Further details and application forms are available from Lib Hylton Keele, phone 8226 0245, or can be downloaded from the Rural Women's Award website.

View information and videos of recent award winners.

Further details regarding the current award and past recipients can be found at the Rural Women's Award website.

SA Country Women's Association (SACWA)

SA Country Women's Association is a service and support organisation for women in the city and the country. More information is available from the SA Country Women's Association website.

SA Rural Women's Gatherings (SARWG)

Gatherings are an annual event, usually held on a weekend. SA Rural Women’s Gatherings are a great avenue for getting information to an important group of people within the rural community.

You can download the latest information from the SA Rural Women’s Gathering website. If your community would like to host one of these gatherings, contact Lib Hylton Keele or phone 8226 0245.

World Rural Women's Congress

World Rural Women's Congresses are usually held every four years.

World Rural Women's Congress SA Association

The World Rural Women’s Congress SA Association is made up of past participants, and anyone interested in the World Rural Women’s Congresses.

The Association was established after the 2007 Durban congress to raise money and help support Australian women attend future congress events.

More information is available by contacting the Association’s Chair:
Ms Carol Schofield
Email: caroljschofield@bigpond.com

Women in Agriculture and Business (WAB)

Women in Agriculture and Business (previously known as the Women's Agricultural Bureau of South Australia Inc.) is a State-wide support and communication network for rural women.

Women in Business and Regional Development

This organisation provides support and encouragement for women interested in business and development in the Limestone Coast. More information can be found on their Women in Business and Regional Development website.

Women in Dairy (SA)

There have been a number of projects over the years that have brought women involved in the dairy industry together. While there is no formal organisation, there is an informal network of women in dairying and more information can be obtained from the South Australian Dairy Farmers Association. Phone them on 08 8293 2399

Women in Horticulture (SA)

Women in Horticulture is an organisation for women involved in all aspects of horticulture production and processing in the riverland of South Australia. For more information email Ann Stepien at cgsa@riverland.net.au.

Women's Industry Network (WIN)   

The South Australian Women's Industry Network works to improve awareness of the SA fishing and seafood industry through education and promotion within the community. The network promotes training opportunities for women in the industry and seeks to increase participation and communication networks among women. More information about the South Australian Women's Industry Network can be found on the National Organisation's website Women's Industry Network Seafood Community.