Stories of Impact
Taking the ram by the horns
When 25-year-old Ellen Arney stepped into the role of Farm Manager of her family’s sheep stud, she knew there was going to be a steep learning curve ahead. Whilst some may consider her young to be managing a farm business, Ellen has a deep appreciation and enthusiasm for sheep breeding and together with a love of farming, she was ready to take the ram by the horns.
From Fleurieu to finalist
The Fleurieu Peninsula’s Susie Williams was recently in the limelight as a finalist of the 2024 AgriFutures SA Rural Women’s Award. As an alumnus of WoTL’s Stepping into Leadership Program, Susie’s networks and connections to rural women has strengthened incredibly.
Leading the change
For Leanne Pridham, it was not having a business card to put into a bowl at an event that made her realise the value of her role within the family farming business. This one seemingly trivial detail turned out to be a pivotal moment, creating awareness that Leanne was underestimating her value.
Finding validation through connection
Women in rural areas are often the glue holding families, businesses and community together particularly during times of crisis or disruption. In 2023, WoTL offered the Regenerate Rural Women Program for the first time. This is the story of two rural women, Kerry Bammann and Abbi Dahlitz.
From scrubs to work boots
For Fiona McGorman, WoTL’s Stepping into Leadership Program came at just the right time, offering the skills and knowledge to assist her to make the transition from leaving her career in nursing to running the family farm.