An IT program created by women for women
Rural Women Online Phase 1 concluded in March 2023.
Our heartfelt thanks go to all the brilliant and capable women who interacted with Rural Women Online programs.
Our eSafety course, Keep Safe Online, and our handy How-To-Guides are available to all.
Subject to funding, we hope to launch further IT events and gatherings which may follow later in 2023/24.
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About Rural Women Online
Rural Women Online was developed as the growing gap in the digital divide was disadvantaging women who reside in rural and remote Victoria. The digital world provides opportunities for greater economic participation, enhanced social connectivity, and gives real choices to women to live and work independently.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or want to grow your current IT skillset. This program helps you to access healthcare, shop online, understand online safety and security, build a website, navigate social media safely, as well as learning how to access forums, podcasts, music, and videos for intellectual and social nourishment! See Keep Safe Online and Learn Skills for more.
Our values:
Rural Women Online
Integrity
We foster honest, authentic, open, transparent communication, and are accountable to the team, to participants, stakeholders and all others connected to the project as it unfolds.
Kindness
We are sensitive to different backgrounds and expectations, conducting ourselves with civility in everything we do.
Fun and Adventure
We bring fun and enjoyment and a sense of adventure to the project and its promise.
High quality endeavour
We listen well and aim to exceed expectations. We seek to create ways for people to move forward to achieve great outcomes through clarity in all our communications.
Fairness
We are sensitive to inequity. We grapple with issues of affordability and access and advocate for these wherever possible.
Realism
We are realistic in our offerings so that people’s expectations can be met and not crushed, working within budget constraints and not exploiting people’s time and efforts.
Inclusion
We actively strive to be as inclusive as possible and non-judgemental.
Respect
We practice respect and look for the best in everyone.
Exemplary Feminism
We strive to be exemplary in our feminist values and practices e.g., Men as allies, collaborative and committed to creating better outcomes for rural women.
Encourage Opportunities
We create and encourage opportunities for rural women wherever possible. We work to enhance rural women’s IT access.
Who we are
Alana Johnson AM
Project Director
Chair, Victorian Women’s Trust
Mary Crooks AO
Project Director
Executive Director, Victorian Women’s Trust
Bronwyn Johnson
Project Manager
Rural Women Online
Jess Dugdale-Walker
Project Officer
Rural Women Online
Established in 1985 the Victorian Women’s Trust (VWT) is a proudly independent feminist organisation.
We support women, girls and gender diverse people to thrive. We create social change projects and campaigns; conduct research on the issues affecting our communities; run thought-provoking events; provide mentorship opportunities; and give grants to vital grassroots projects.
VWT is 100% powered by donations from people in the community who share our vision for an equal future for all.
Thank you to our general partners in assisting us to realise Rural Women Online.
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