Women Of Water Workshop
Women Of Water Workshop
An informal session aimed at connecting rural women with water industry experts in an informal and comfortable setting.
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The issue
In an area where the topic of water can be a highly contentious subject, it can at times be a challenge for women in the community to ask questions and learn more about water and how it impacts our community. With busy working lives and sometimes families to support, networking socially with other women can also at times be something that gets put on the backburner.
The solution
On Thursday 18th November 2021, WMLIG hosted ‘Women Of Water’ at the Wakool Services Club. The event was presented by Murray Irrigation Limited Water Policy Manager Michael Pisasale and Southern Riverina Irrigators Executive Officer Sophie Baldwin. The event was informal and gave all attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gain a base level of understanding of water policy in our community.
The impact
17 attendees came to the event- ranging from newcomers to our area through to women who have followed water policy for decades. The event provided a safe space for questions to be asked and networking to occur between likeminded women in our community.
Learnings
The group had more questions than time permitted to be answered as we all know there is rarely an easy answer in the water space. A follow up event was discussed and favored by the group and will likely occur in the near future.
Key facts
- 17 attendees