A REPORT by the women's advocacy group the National Rural Women's Coalition has identified that rural women want to undrtake training that will enable them to communicate better in a bid to grow their rural communities.
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The report, titled What Do Rural Women Want To Know, outlines how women want to use digital communication technologies, public speaking and effective media skills to advocate for their local community or interest area.
Coalition president Irene Mills said that the report's survey results demonstrated how rural, remote and regional women valued being able to exchange information, ideas, opinions and thoughts about themselves, their business and communities.
"It can be difficult to keep up with emerging communication technologies and ensuring that the chosen form of communication undertaken by an individual is effective and best practice," Mrs Mill said.
"Rural, remote and regional women have said they want to learn about new digital communication technologies and effective verbal communication so they can better connect with other rural, remote and regional women and subsequently focus the attention of the broader community on issues and concerns affecting their communities.
"The report was commissioned by the coalition following the success of the A CUPPA WITH. series, which allows rural women to participate in free webinars and e-networking opportunities from their home location."
Mrs Mills said that it was important for the coalition to get feedback on A CUPPA WITH. to inform its future planning.
Topics to be considered included advocacy and lobbying skills, business budgeting and financial management, fundraising and sustainable volunteerism, she said.
By asking rural, remote and regional women what they want to learn about we ensure women have access to up-to-date information which will enhance their skills and knowledge Mrs Mills said.
A copy of the report is available here.
