Oaklands farmer and conference coordinator, Kathy Moloney said Thriving Women 2025 had provided a unique opportunity for women working in agriculture to learn, connect, grow and be inspired in an environment designed especially for them.
“This is our sixth Thriving Women conference and, what we have found at previous events, is that participants get so much out of the sessions regardless of what part of the agricultural sector they’re involved with,” Ms Moloney said.
With over 200 women from Australia’s agricultural industries, the two-day event delivered an inspiring mix of skill-building, innovation and connection, firmly anchored by the theme Women Shaping Agriculture.
Agriculture, philanthropic and business leaders headlined a packed program unearthing the latest in leadership, climate resilience, innovation in agriculture, succession planning, digital technologies, and mastering the mental load women face in balancing business, family and personal pursuits.
Conference convenor, Robyn Buerckner said the conference program allowed delegates to be inspired by keynote speakers as well as participate in practical toolbox sessions.
“The diverse Thriving Women program is designed specifically to cater for the variety of roles women play in Australia’s agricultural industry, Ms Buerckner said.
“Agriculture in Australia is incredibly diverse, and so are the roles of women across the whole sector,” she said.
“Thriving Women incorporates this diversity, while also being designed for women who are connected to the industry in some way, whether that’s being hands-on on the farm, or in multiple other roles such as business management, innovation, processing, and so much more.”
Thriving Women also provides rural women with a valuable opportunity to connect and network with others in their industry.
“Working in a rural or regional area can come with its challenges,” Ms Buerckner said.
“It can be difficult to access high-quality professional and personal development training locally, or even get together with other professional women and share ideas and look for ways to overcome shared challenges.
“Thriving Women provides those opportunities for learning, connection and growth off the farm and in a nurturing environment with other like-minded women.”
Since its inception, the success of Thriving Women has grown significantly. The event regularly attracts over 200 delegates annually from across Australia.
For more information, visit www.wotl.com.au/thriving-women/.
