We wish to acknowledge our participation as one that reflects many of our roles among our diverse backgrounds and are empowered by the sharing of views whilst at the Summit.
The very real opportunity to contribute to decision making at a national level was appreciated.
This Summit provided a way of working together in the spirit of reconciliation.
We now have a wider appreciation and increased knowledge of the diversity of issues that women are facing in rural and remote Australia and the value of a network approach to work together, identify common threads, establish priories and explore solutions. We feel thrilled and privileged to have had the opportunity to participate.
We have made a start but we have only just begun. Now for the outcomes!
The Summit was a valuable opportunity for rural, regional and remote women and we drew on our diverse backgrounds, geography and experience to develop recommendations for a sustainable future for all Australians.
Thank you to the advisory committee for their passion, energy and intellect in steering this program and the participants. And to the unsung – the Secretariat – thank you!
Thank you to the Government for the opportunity to strengthen our voice; we acknowledge you are listening and look forward to your response.
It was great to be part of what truly was an inclusive process.
We appreciate and thank you for the opportunity to participate and share our views and ideas with this inspiring group of diverse women.
We commend this as a great opportunity for government to utilise the depth of experience, knowledge and high level skills of the women of rural, regional and remote Australia.
We see this as a very positive step towards continuing vital conversations and consultation with rural women.
We did our bit – now you do yours.
The success of this Summit depends on action.