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Naturally Resourceful
The 'Naturally Resourceful' short course was piloted in Goondiwindi over September and October, 2006, and met with significant success. The course was developed specifically to enhance the involvement of rural women in natural resource management, at a property level and in the wider community. Through this course, QMDC hoped to inspire rural women to become more actively involved in NRM and to build their leadership, skills and confidence in this area.
Naturally Resourceful in 2008
QMDC was approved for funding from the Queensland Department of Communities to run four Naturally Resourceful workshops in 2007/2008.
The ‘Naturally Resourceful' short course aimed to empower rural women to lead positive change on their own properties and within their rural communities. The course was facilitated by Julia Telford, from QMDC, and participants in the workshops:
- Explored and increased their knowledge of regional, national and global natural resource management (NRM) issues affecting agriculture and rural communities
- Undertook personal development coaching in self-awareness and communication styles
- Developed skills and tools enabling participants to plan for positive change on their property and in the wider community
The workshops were held during March and April in Moonie and Nindigully with great success. Guest speakers covered relevant topics such as climate change, soil in the landscape, bird ecology, succession planning and natural resource management.
Naturally Resourceful Agenda
For more information on Naturally Resourceful, and for past participants' comments, click here.
To find out more about this course, including future dates or to inquire about scheduling the course in your area, please contact Pip Bagshaw at our Goondiwindi office on 07 4671 7900, or pipb@qmdc.org.au.