FREE WEBINARS & IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS
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Upcoming Events by THE Rural Woman
The event calendar includes events for all Co-operative members.
Learn more about from the list below.
Digital Wellness: Tools for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being
Host: Donna Burton
Date: 26 November 2025
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Event Type: Live Webinar
Find better balance in a busy digital world with Donna Burton OAM. Discover simple ways to manage screen time, reduce distractions, and stay focused while maintaining mental clarity. You’ll also explore mindfulness techniques and digital tools designed to support productivity and well-being.
Back-to-Back Narromine Workshop: Transform Your Socials. Transform Your Community.
Host: Felicity Haylock and Rebel Black
Date: 27 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Event Type: In-person Workshop
Venue: The Creative Collab Narromine, 76 Dandaloo Street, #Shop 9 Narromine, NSW 2821 Australia
This in-person workshop brings together two practical and inspiring sessions designed to help rural and regional women strengthen their social media presence and elevate their community impact.
The first session, Silly Season Socials, led by marketing strategist Felicity Haylock, will support you to prepare your social media content for the busy holiday period. You will learn how to create a clear content plan, build a consistent publishing rhythm, and increase the visibility of your products or services during the Christmas rush.
The second session, Voices for Change, facilitated by Rebel Black, explores the power of influence, storytelling, and community leadership. This conversation-based session will help you understand how your voice, presence, and ideas can contribute to positive change within your community and beyond.
Participants will leave with practical strategies, strengthened confidence, and a frameworks they can apply immediately to both their online communication and their broader community engagement.
This workshop is free for eligible participants and is ideal for rural and regional women wanting to improve their social media capability, deepen their connection with community, and prepare for the end-of-year period with purpose and clarity.
*Only 25 seats are available
Silly Season Socials - A social sedia webinar for busy business owners
Host: Felicity Haylock
Date: 27 November 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Event Type: Webinar
Learn how to simplify your Christmas social media plan with Felicity Haylock. This session covers content pillars, profile optimisation, and how to create posts that attract engagement during the festive rush. Perfect for busy business owners wanting a clear and manageable approach to holiday content.
Content Creation for Social Media
Host: Felicity Haylock
Date: 3 December 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Event Type: Webinar
Join Felicity Haylock to understand the basics of strategic content creation. You will learn how to choose the right content types, plan posts with intention, and create material that feels genuine and relevant to your audience. Ideal for those already using social media who want to refine their skills.
Social Media for Beginners
Host: Felicity Haylock
Date: 4 December 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Event Type: Webinar
If you are new to digital marketing, this beginner-friendly session with Felicity Haylock will help you understand how social media works for business. You will learn how to set up simple content plans, create posts with ease, and build confidence using basic digital tools.
Administration time-saving skills - calm the chaos!
Host: Terressa Elliot
Date: 10 December 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Event Type: Webinar
Let Terressa Elliot show you practical ways to reduce admin stress using everyday digital tools. Explore simple methods for organising tasks, documenting processes, and streamlining your week so you can focus on what matters most in your business.
How to use social media as a client generator!
Host: Felicity Haylock
Date: 11 December 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Event Type: Webinar
Learn how to turn your social media activity into real client enquiries with Felicity Haylock. This session covers how to create a community that engages, understand buyer psychology, and share content that leads to meaningful action. Ideal for business owners wanting social media to support growth, not just visibility.
Digital Calm for Small Business: Simple Systems for a Smoother Workday
Host: Rebel Black
Date: 17 December 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Event Type: Webinar
Feeling buried in tasks, tools, and to-dos? In this session, Rebel Black shares a simple “3-System Reset”, a Calm Business Dashboard, and everyday routines that help you organise your time, processes, and digital tools so your workday feels smoother and less stressful.
The Great Digital Detox: Streamline Your Tools, Save Money, and Take Back Control of Your Business Tech
Host: Rebel Black
Date: 17 December, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Venue: Outback Opal Tours – 48B Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge
Event Type: In-person Workshop
Too many apps and subscriptions can leave your business feeling cluttered, costly, and hard to manage. In this practical in-person workshop, Rebel Black will help you review your current tools, identify what is essential, cut what you do not need, and design a simpler, more affordable tech setup that actually supports the way you work.
*Limited seats available
Accounting versus Abundance!
Host: Dinna Jacobsen
Date: 18 December 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Event Type: Webinar
Build confidence in your business finances with Dianna Jacobsen. This webinar explores how to understand your numbers, identify where your money works hardest, and make better decisions for long-term growth. Designed for owners who want clarity without the overwhelm.
CO-OPERATIVE EVENTS
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The Connection Project: Rediscovering Belonging
Host: Rebel Black
Date: Every first Monday of the month
Time: 12:00pm– 1:00pm
Join Rebel Black in this empowering session focused on the transformative power of storytelling.
Explore how sharing your journey can foster empathy, connection, and a sense of communal strength among listeners.
Through small group storytelling, participants will share real-life experiences of overcoming challenges and finding connection through vulnerability.
This session also offers practical tips on how to use storytelling as a tool for advocacy, community building, and personal empowerment. Ideal for anyone passionate about using their voice to heal, connect, and inspire change.
*This is a member-exclusive event. Join us today and secure your seat early!
THE Bookclub
Host: Vivian Evans
Date: 13 June 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘A gentleman in Moscow’ by Amor Towles
Join Vivian Evans and other members as we take a deep dive into a book of our choosing. Please don’t hesitate to join us even if you haven’t yet read or finished the month’s book as you will still be able to join in the rich conversation.
Even if you haven’t finished reading, you’re welcome to join and engage in thoughtful conversation.
THE RW (Rural Woman) Book Club features a wide range of fiction, non-fiction, personal and business development books, aiming to open minds and spark connection.
The club is member-led, meaning participants choose the books and guide the discussions, making it a highlight of the month for many.
Enjoy the joy of reading, exploring new ideas, and sharing laughter and insight with fellow rural women.
*This is a member-exclusive event. Join us today and secure your seat early!
Friday Morning Focus: Virtual Co-Working
Host: Libby Roesner
Date: Every Friday
Time: 8:50am – 11am
Don’t miss our Friday Morning Focus sessions with the Virtual Co-Working Club!
This virtual gathering is a chance to boost your productivity and connect with like-minded professionals. The session will feature goal setting, interactive work sprints, and networking opportunities, all designed to help you get the most out of your remote working experience.
The Virtual Cooee Hub Tour
Host: Libby Roesner
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 12noon – 1pm
Explore the Virtual Cooee Hub in our upcoming guided tour. This unique online marketplace connects Australian rural and regional Virtual Assistants with businesses needing their services. Learn how to create your profile and listings to attract clients. This session is perfect for Virtual Assistants and business service providers looking to expand their reach and utilize the hub to its full potential.
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