2015 Google & Regional Australia Institute
Regional Online Heroes Award
Welcome
Are you looking for connections with like-minded women?
We know where to find them.
We understand that fitting in and standing out aren’t always compatible and rural living can be restrictive for achieving your true potential. Our research during the past 9 years has shown that rural women who participate in a powerful online community like THE Rural Woman become more closely connected in their local community, have reduced feelings of isolation, and experience an increase in both professional and social relationships.
It’s just one of the benefits of being a part of THE Rural Woman!
Learn. Teach. People Who Get It.
Not with THE Rural Woman! We value life-long learning from contextually appropriate sources – which means ALL of our hosts and experts are women with lived experience of rural life and many years of expertise in their chosen field. One day you might be the learner and the next, the teacher – that’s what we love about THE Rural Woman.


No subject off limits. No solution impossible.
We have spent the past 7 years creating a safe, supportive, nurturing and self-reliant space where rural women can share, learn and grow together. We’ve been through it all together, droughts, floods, fires, a global pandemic and the women who lean into this community – they are the true definition of resilience and resourcefulness.
With 700+ active members, it’s likely that someone has been through what you are going through and you can tap into their wisdom on any subject area. Rural women are brilliant connectors, so it’s likely if someone doesn’t know it, they know someone who does and can make the connections for you!
Amplifying THE Voice of Rural Women
Ready to bloom where you are?
Our commitment is to meet rural women where they are and connect them to the tools, networks and opportunities they need to thrive in their personal life, work, business and community – right wherever they are!
We want all rural women to have the ability to #livelocalgrowglobal.
Join Our Online Community
How Can We Support You?
THE Rural Woman is made up of its core community, THE Rural Woman Co-operative which includes access to online events, programs and coaching for thousands of rural women. This is underpinned by our Continuing Professional and Personal Development program we refer to as BLOOM.
Through these services we have supported rural women to start and scale businesses, launch new career paths, learn new skills, improve their financial security and build wealth. We’ve assisted rural women in improving their relationships, to leave unhealthy situations, transition to new locations and develop life-long friendships.
THE Rural Woman is a safe, supportive online community.
CO-OP MEMBER
Receive rebates, subsidies and discounts on products and services the Co-op delivers and contribute to the advancement of rural women and girls!
CPPD
Providing a diverse range of learning, skills development and application, networking, & accountability options and support, that are online, flexible, engaging and delivered by people who really understand you!
PROGRAMS
Our expert facilitators deliver online programs developed specifically to meet the needs and aspirations of rural women. We currently offer programs in Wellbeing, Leadership, Regenerative Agriculture and Business.
COACHING
Easy and affordable access to a network of incredible rural women coaches with a diversity of skills, experience and an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by rural women.
The Journey of THE Rural Woman

Member Owned
Together we are enabling the connection of rural women and assisting them to improve their wellbeing, agency and/or financial security, through education, training, networking, mentoring, and financial opportunities. THE RW Cooperative delivers a number of products and services that support the advancement of rural women and girls and helps us support the achievement of a number of UN Sustainable Development Goals. As a Member you will receive benefits related to these products and services as well as being given many opportunities to contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. Your investment of $44 (joining fee) and then only $99 a year (27 cents per day) will open up a world of opportunity, connection and support.

AWARDS


2016 Lexus and Collective Magazine
Start Up Award

2019 Women in Tech Challenge
Coup de Coeur Du Jury Jurys’ Choice Award (Paris)

Get social with us