About Australian Women in Agriculture

AWiA was founded on St Valentines Day, February 14, 1993.

Those founding members are to be congratulated for recognising the need and initiating an organisation that has already had an impact on the way governments, industry bodies and others view women who are involved in agriculture.

We are represented on government boards as well as at local levels where industry and rural issues are addressed.

AWiA has grown quickly to a national body of around 500 members. Members come from a large cross section of industries and include farmers, scientists, educators, communicators and others. All members bring a wealth of talents to the organisation and to agriculture.

As a member of AWiA you are involved with a supportive network of like-minded women. You will benefit from the recognition and strength that comes with being part of the leading organisation representing Australian women in agriculture and their views.

Australian Women in Agriculture is committed to promoting the advancement of women in agriculture by:

• uniting and raising the profile of women in agriculture;
• addressing rural and agricultural inequalities;
• working to ensure the survival of agriculture for future generations;
• securing local, regional, national and international recognition; and,
• achieving the status of a political and economic force.

AWiA membership offers you opportunities to communicate and work with other women in all aspects of Australian agriculture.

• Enjoy our regular newsletter The Buzz;
• Subscribe to the email discussion forum;
• Join a National Reference group and communicate about issues that interest you;
• Participate in one of our online forums that tackle divergent industry issues;
• Promote your business or product through the Members business, product and service listing;
• Join members near or far for support or to initiate action;
• Cooperate on an AWiA committee;
• Lobby Governments, community or industry bodies; or,
• Write a letter to our editor or call another member for friendship or information.