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Bridging the Gap Between Fear and Action
Dili Schoenberg is no stranger to change.
She swapped the hustle and bustle of city life in Sydney for a quiet, rural life when she moved to Clare, South Australia, for her first job out of university.
And, more recently, she switched from a successful research career to working as a full-time farmer in Manoora in SA’s Mid North.
But that doesn’t mean she finds each new change easy.
“In fact, I think it gets scarier with age,” she says.
Regenerate Rural Woman – A Lasting Impact
The RRW program recognises that women are often the backbone of families and communities, providing steadfast support during times of difficulty or distress. Yet, amidst this vital role, many women find themselves without the same support for their own wellbeing.
New Faces at WoTL for 2025
It is an exciting time of growth for WoTL, and we'd love to take this opportunity to introduce you to a few new faces! In December, we welcomed Renee Farrow to our Board of Directors, a previous Stepping Into Leadership mentor, and a passionate leader. "I was...
A Focus on Progress over Perfection
Stephanie March wears many hats: farm business manager, health advocate, and passionate community leader. But her journey to this point hasn’t been an easy one.
As a busy mum of two, including a young son with a rare medical condition, Steph has had to navigate the challenges of rural life and healthcare access while also managing the demands of a growing family farm.
Women in Almonds: WoTL and The Almond Board of Australia unite to support women in industry
Thanks to generous funding from the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, WoTL, in collaboration with the Almond Board of Australia, recently hosted an empowering event tailored specifically for women in the almond industry. Held at the impressive Almond Centre...
Rural Women Celebrated at WoTL & AgriFutures Lunch
On November 8th, WoTL and AgriFutures hosted a “Celebrating Rural Women’s Lunch” for the Stepping Into Leadership (SiL) and South Australian Rural Women’s Award (RWA) Alumni. This vibrant day brought women from across the ag industry together to celebrate achievements, foster connections, and reflect on the diverse and impactful contributions of rural women in agriculture.
From Career Crossroads to Farming with Purpose
After graduating from university not once, but twice (with two teaching degrees), Rachael McInerney only ever had her mind set on a career which would see her guide and develop the minds of her young students.
Fast-forward a few years, and yes, she’s still teaching the kids in her hometown of Riverton, but she’s also forged her own path as a new farm business leader in South Australia’s Mid-North.
Work at WoTL!
Coming into the blooming season of spring, WoTL too are growing! We are pleased to bring you a number of opportunities to join WoTL, assisting us in our mission to ignite ideas and opportunities to support women in agriculture to thrive. WoTL excitingly has vacancies...
Become a WoTL Director!
Applications are now open to apply to become a WoTL Board Director! If you have a passion for supporting the development of women in agriculture, we would love to hear from you.
Embracing Challenge and Change
After working in retail for most of her life, Shannon Pearson never imagined she’d become a fulltime dairy farmer. It was a transition that started off small. At first, she helped her mother-in-law with the business bookwork. Then there was a season helping out with calving on the property near Mt Gambier in SA’s South East. The more she did, the more she realised she enjoyed farm life. The only thing holding her back from taking on more was a lack of confidence in her skills. Now, thanks to WoTL’s Stepping Into Leadership Program, Shannon has found the confidence and a network of supportive connections which led her to embrace fulltime farming.