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Facilitating Futures: From OT to Community Catalyst
As an Ambassador for WoTL on the Eyre Peninsula, the expert facilitator hosts workshops, events and training that connect and empower local women.
It’s a role she relishes – but it’s also a far cry from her early career working in healthcare.
“I started out life as an occupational therapist,” Lucy says.

Passionate About Purpose-Driven Partnerships? WoTL Wants You on Our Team
Drive Impact Through Connection: Applications are open for WoTL's Relationships & Partnerships Manager Are you looking for a rewarding role in which you can support women connected to agriculture? WoTL offers a unique and enriching environment, where the impact of...

The Heartbeat Behind WoTL Workshops
Behind every WoTL event is a powerhouse of purpose — our regional Ambassadors. These incredible women are volunteers — community-minded, action-oriented, and deeply connected to the places they live. They work closely with WoTL to identify the needs of their local...

Beyond Education: What It’s Like to Attend a WoTL Workshop
If you’ve ever joined a WoTL workshop, you’ll know it’s not just about learning — it’s about belonging. In rural Australia, opportunity can sometimes feel just out of reach. Geography, seasonality, time, and the juggle of roles across home, work and community all make...

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.