- Inaugural Rural Regional Remote Women’s Network of Western Australia survey identifies priorities for rural and regional women
- Cook Government working to overcome barriers and capture opportunities for women living and working in the regions
- Access to health and essential services, housing, and community infrastructure are top priorities
Regional Development Minister Don Punch has launched the Rural Regional Remote Women’s Network of Western Australia’s (RRR Network) What RRR Women Want survey yesterday afternoon at Parliament House.
More than 360 RRR Network members from across the State participated in the inaugural survey to identify the opportunities and challenges facing women living and working in the regions.
The feedback will inform the strategies and activities of the RRR Network, which is supported by the State Government, as it advocates on behalf of regional women and communities.
Key priorities identified include access to health and essential services, housing, cost of living, and community infrastructure.
Feedback also highlighted other issues, including access to education, training and professional development, social connectedness, financial independence, digital access, affordability and capability.
The Cook Government supports the work of the RRR Network in addressing the issues raised by the survey, as it pursues avenues to assist and empower women and communities in the regions.
To view the What RRR Women Want survey and for more information about the RRR Network visit .
As stated by Regional Development Minister Don Punch:
“The RRR Network is focused on improving the wellbeing and development of rural and regional women and has made a valuable contribution to WA’s regional communities over the past 28 years.
“Their inaugural survey provides meaningful insights into the lives and expectations of women living in the regions.
“We are pleased to support the wonderful work of the RRR Network, including the Rural Women’s Award, as it advocates ideas, action and change to optimise living and working in our amazing regions.”
As stated by Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis:
“Regional women play a significant role in keeping our communities and primary industries thriving.
“The challenges they face are unique and it is important to understand these challenges so we can best support our regional communities.
“The RRR Network does a fantastic job connecting women from across WA and I look forward to seeing them use learnings from this survey to continue to help women achieve their goals.”
