Are you ready to turn geographic isolation into your superpower?
Join other rural women and contribute to the advancement of rural women and girls.
Why Join?
The benefits of joining THE Rural Woman are endless. Become a #Thriving #Healing #Evolving Rural Woman.
Reduce Isolation
Connect with like-minded rural women without leaving home. PJ's encouraged. Share your wins, hurdles, and challenges and get the support you've been searching for.
Connect
Chat with women via our online community who understand your background and situation. Connect, swap hints, collaborate on business ventures and more.
Learn & Grow
Enrol in free courses, or get discounted access to programs and events run by THE Rural Woman. Get invitations to special member only events, activities and opportunities.
Get Involved
Get equal voting rights in the AGM, nominate members of the Board, or stand as a Board member, and be involved and contribute to THE RW strategy and advocacy.
Bloom
Get the opportunity to join the Bloom Continuing Personal and Professional Development program created by rural women, for rural women. (Additional subscription).
Advocate
Work with us towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Goals through research, collaboration and policy advocacy. (Good Health and Wellbeing, Gender Equality, Decent Work & Economic Growth, Life on Land)
Join THE Rural Woman today for only $143.
Renew annually for just $99.
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FAQs
We are a non-distributing Cooperative which means that our Individual Members are owners of the enterprise. There are two ways you can become a Member... 1. Individual Member - as an individual member you become an 'owner' and you must either be a woman living in a rural or regional location or be committed to the advancement of rural women and girls. This membership gives you voting rights at the AGM and contribution to the direction of the operations and business of the Cooperative 2. Business Member - this is an associate membership and is open to all businesses and organisations who are committed to the advancement of rural women and girls. This membership does not provide any voting rights to the Cooperative. We are proudly Australian, but we are welcoming to people all across the globe to join as members! We love to 'live local - grow global' and want to see the advancement of rural women and girls around the world. Sponsorship packages are also available for those wishing to show their support without joining as a member.
No! If you align with our mission - for the advancement of rural women and girls, you can join the Co-op! You can identify as a woman or a man or non-binary, you can be a business or sole trader, and you may live in an urban or rural environment. However please note, men do not get access to the programs and the online community but are welcome to join THE Rural Woman Co-operative to show their support.
Yes! Businesses and organsiations can become Associate Members. We offer 3 business membership options based on the size of your organisation, each with a different set of benefits to reflect your contribution. We also offer sponsorship opportunities for those looking to show support without becoming a member. We also often partner and collaborate with organisations and businesses of like-mission. Please note, this membership does not provide any voting or member rights to the Cooperative, it is an associate membership only. If that is you please contact us below and we look forward to connecting with you.
For individuals, membership is $99 plus a one-off joining fee of $44 including GST. For business memberships, costs are based on the size of your organisation and can be found on our business memberships page, or by downloading our information pack. You'll be notified prior to your anniversary date so you can choose to renew your membership.
As an individual member, you have the right to attend and be heard at general meetings. You have the right to vote at general meetings, including the right to vote on special resolutions. Individual members also have eligibility to nominate as a director. Current financial members of THE RW Co-operative do get a vote. Each year there will be an Annual General Meeting which you will be invited to and you will be invited to any special general meetings called throughout the year. Each member has 1 vote. Business and Organisations who are associates members do not have these rights.
To pay the regular subscription fee each year (if you agree to renew). To actively support the mission of the Co-op and its primary activity which is to enable the connection of rural women and assist them to improve their wellbeing, agency and/or financial security, through education, training, networking, mentoring, and financial opportunities.
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100% Member Owned
As a Member-Owned Cooperative, we are focused on the advancement of rural women and girls. We offer two types of membership:
- Individual Members (Owners): These are the core of our cooperative, with full voting rights under our constitution. As an individual member, you become a true owner of the cooperative.
- Business Members (Associates): While not owners, our business members play a valuable supporting role in our community.
Both types of members contribute to our mission, but it's important to note that only individual members have voting rights in cooperative decisions.
Together, we enable rural women's connections and assist them in improving their well-being, agency, and/or financial security. We achieve this through education, training, networking, mentoring, and financial opportunities. Join us in empowering rural women and girls—choose the membership type that best suits you and become part of our collaborative effort to make a difference.
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