Close Up – Country to Canberra: An Empowering New Initiative
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Happy International Women’s Day – a day that spotlights gender equality and celebrates the contributions of women around the globe! This year’s theme, #MakeItHappen, is encouraging effective action. So, in the spirit of ‘leaning in’ and going after our goals, Country to Canberra is posting its first-ever ‘Empower Profile’. These profiles will feature inspiring women …
Link to Feminartsy article: http://feminartsy.com/?p=605Â
Libby O’Brien is one of the winners of Country to Canberra’s inaugural essay competition on gender equality in rural Australia. Following her win, Libby scored an all-expenses paid ‘Power Trip’ to Canberra to meet inspirational female leaders on December 3, 2014. Libby’s 16 years old, is from Beaudesert, QLD, and was recently made School Captain! Below are some of …
Hannah Worsley is one of the inaugural winners of Country to Canberra’s essay competition on gender equality and empowerment in rural Australia. Following her win, Hannah received an all-expenses paid ‘Power Trip’ to Canberra to  meet inspirational leaders on December 3, 2014. Hannah lives on her family farm near Nullamanna in New South Wales, is 17 years …
Vesna Clark is one of the 2014 winners of Country to Canberra’s essay competition on gender equality and empowerment in rural Australia. Following her win, Vesna received an all-expenses paid ‘Power Trip’ to Canberra to meet inspirational female leaders on December 3, 2014. Vesna hails from the Southern Highlands in New South Wales, is 16 years old and has …
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Link to Riot ACT article:Â http://the-riotact.com/female-politicians-inspire-young-women-on-power-trip/138153
Link to Queensland Country to Life article: http://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/news/agriculture/general/news/julie-shares-girl-power-with-rural-women/2718956.aspx
Link to Farm Online article: http://www.farmonline.com.au/news/agriculture/general/news/julie-shares-girl-power-with-rural-women/2718956.aspx?storypage=0