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Adelaide Hills Women's Leadership Program

The Adelaide Hills Women's Leadership Program (AHWLP) is focused on supporting women, who have a role in horticulture, farming, grazing and natural resource management, to become leaders in their fields or the broader community.

The Program has the following components:

  • Growing the networks of Adelaide Hills women who have a role in agricultural and natural resources management;
  • Raising the awareness of women's business and agricultural groups in the Adelaide Hills region;
  • Funding opportunities to undertake leadership training;
  • Providing a link to other training programs that can assist women to grow their business and further their careers;
  • Encouraging women to become leaders; and
  • Providing mentoring and support for women embarking on leadership roles.

How do you become involved in the Program?

There are two ways of becoming involved in the Program:

  1. You can register to attend bi-monthly networking or workshop style events to meet other Adelaide Hills business women, build your skills and to hear from influential female guest speakers involved in the primary production and value-adding industries; and/or
  2. You can nominate to be comsidered for a funded leadership course covering the topics of leadership, planning, communications, governance and 'actioning'.  This component of the Program is now CLOSED.

To download a Program flyer, please click here. For further information, please contact the Project Officer, Ms Belinda Croser on ph: (08) 8391 1374 or email: bcroser@adelaidehills.com.au. 

Workshop or Networking Events

Current Events

There are two further events planned as part of AHWLP, these are:

  • Women Empowering Women event with the topics: negotiating pay increases; approaching flexibility discussions with employers and working towards work/life balance.  Date currently being settled.
  • Women in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources event.  Date currently being settled. 

Past Events

  • Networking event, with guest speakers Ulli Spranz and Judith Sellick, held on 21 October 2009 - click here for historical information.
  • Workshop on the Roles & Responsibilities of Boards/Committees held on 9 December 2009 - click here for advert and click here for media release.

Short Leadership Course

The nomination period for the short Leadership Course closed on 30 October 2009.  Twelve candidates were selected and attended the course on 15 December 2009.  Candidates are now receiving a series of individual coaching sessions.    

Conference & Dinner

"Women Leading Change in Business & Food Production Conference"

An invitation in extended to women with business, agriculture, food manufacturing and/or natural resource interests to enjoy an afternoon and evening together to hear from interesting speakers and panelists on Wednesday, 5th May 2010 from 3:00pm to 8:30pm.  Ball Room, Auchendarroch House, 17 Adelaide Road, Mt Barker

Featuring Renowned Food Author, Professor Barbara Santich

 Registrations contact Sandra Gardiner on 8391 1374 or email sandrag@rdahc.com.au

Links to Women's Groups in the Adelaide Hills Region  (**This section is temporary and being refined**)

 

CALLING ALL WOMEN WHO LIKE TO PLAY IN THE DIRT!

 There are many benefits of joining a women's networking group including friendship, expanding your horizons, growing your business and giving back to your community.  Below are links to some of the key women's groups in the Adelaide Hills region.

 

 

Business & Women's Issues

Business and Professional Women (Adelaide Hills Chapter) - A group focused on improving the status of women, equal opportunities for women, addressing women's issues and leadership.  Please click here to read more....

Zonta Club of Adelaide Hills - A group focused on improving the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women.  Click here to read more.... 

Business & Agriculture

Women in Agriculture & Business (Longwood Branch) - Key areas are promoting agricultural and business interests through speakers, project work and outings.  Click here to read more....

Social & Networking

Adelaide Hills Women's Network - Networking and friendship opportunities over dinner and cocktail style events.  Click here to read more....

Lady Probus (Branches in the Hills include Stirling, Mt Barker & Onkaparinga) - Retired business women, executives and other leaders, whose activities include outings and guest speakers.  Click here to connect to a local club....

Country Women's Association (Branches in the Hills include Mt Barker, Woodside, Onkaparinga & Houghton) - A group providing social and educational opportunities.  Click here to connect to a local club....  

Links to Produce or Food Groups of the Adelaide Hills (Non-Gender Specific) (**This section is temporary and being refined**)

Adelaide Hills Wine Region Inc - A group dedicated to furthering the interests of grape growers and wine producers of the Adelaide Hills region.  Click here to read more...

Adelaide Hills Farmers' Market - A working party has been established to create a Farmer's Market in the Adelaide Hills.  Click here to read more....

Adelaide Hills Food Group - An industry driven network who are committed and passionate about progressing the 'artisan' food of the Adelaide Hills region.  Click here to read more....

Links to Women's Agriculture Groups outside of the Region (**This section is temporary and being refined**)

Australian Women in Agriculture Group - Promote the profile of women in agriculture with a network involved in the development of Australian primary production, rural industries and communities.  Click here to read more....

Other Relevant Sites

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (includes the Australia's Farming Future Initiative and the grant scheme Recognising Women Farmers). Click here to read more....

Office for Women (Government of South Australia).  Click here to read more.... 

This project is being delivered by Adelaide Hills Regional Development in partnership with BPW Australia.

This project is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under its Australia's Farming Future Program.