As the WoTL Board and Staff reflected on and celebrated our successes over the past year, the ongoing impact of our programs was a key highlight, with the Regenerate Rural Women (RRW) program central to this.
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. They may lose sight of their identity, values, strengths, and opportunities for growth—not just in challenging times whilst supporting families, businesses and communities, but also through the everyday demands of being primary caretakers, where their own needs are often placed last.
Knowing this, the RRW program offers a safe, nurturing space for reflection, an opportunity to reassess priorities, and the empowerment to realign with personal goals and aspirations. One participant shared, “This program has improved my mental health significantly by connecting me with peers experiencing similar challenges in farming life that I’ve struggled to find anywhere else.”
This process is not just about regeneration for the individual—it’s about reigniting the spark that fuels communities. For many, stepping into the program means stepping out of their comfort zones, as another participant reflected, “It was a great experience, got me out of my comfort zone, and I have learnt so much.”
Since its inception in 2023, the RRW program has been delivered 13 times, reaching more than 150 women across regional and rural South Australia—from the Eyre Peninsula to the Limestone Coast and everywhere in between. This wide-reaching impact speaks to the program’s relevance and the genuine need for spaces that support and uplift rural women.
The program fosters resilience, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose, equipping women with the tools to thrive both personally and within their communities. Feedback such as “highly recommend this program—so pleased with what I have learnt and gained,” has been reflected in each location.
If you’re seeking time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most to you, the Regenerate Rural Women program is your opportunity. WoTL is continuing to seek funding to allow us to continue the far reaching impact of this program, and will be announcing dates for a RRW in the Riverland in early 2025. If you are seeking out a program like this in your area, or are part of an organisation who would like to support this opportunity for regional women, please contact us at eo@wotl.com.au, and let’s regenerate—together.
Upcoming dates can be found on our Regenerate Rural Women page when registrations are open.