In this episode I’m introducing you to the SA finalists of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.

An award that acknowledges the essential role women play in rural industries, business and communities.

It’s a big deal.

The finalists were required to present a project, idea, or initiative that benefits rural South Australia in some way. The state winner will receive a $15,000 bursary to bring their project to life, with the winner announced on April 8th, 2025.

Big welcome and congratulations to:

Emma Gilbert from Clarendon Farm and Incubate Pro

The Chicken Lady who's produced a hatching app that could transform the poultry industry.

Kelly Johnson from SPhiker, who's recycling all the food waste in the world.

Marie Ellul from Artlab Solutions has invented a new pregnancy device to reduce the need for rectal examinations in cows.

and me....

Annabelle Homer from Voice it.

I want to provide more people across regional SA with the skills to communicate confidently and authentically through subsidised face-to-face programs. Be it on stage at conferences, on podcasts or in community - its for everyone!

We all sat down at Emma's kitchen table at Clarendon Farm to chinwag about our backgrounds, our projects, and our experiences as RWA finalists.

We hope you enjoy!

Links:

AgriFutures Rural Women's Award: https://agrifutures.com.au/opportunities/rural-womens-award/

Sphiker:

https://www.facebook.com/sphikerhttps://www.sphiker.com.au/

http://www.instagram.com/sphiker.com.auhttp://www.tiktok.com/sphikerfood

https://au.linkedin.com/in/kelly-johnson-92400153

Clarendon Farm & Uncubate Pro:

https://www.thefarmclarendon.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmClarendon/https://www.incubatepro.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/thefarmclarendon/⁠

Artlab Solutions:

https://www.artlabsolutions.com/https://au.linkedin.com/in/marie-ellul-01912b78

Voice it

https://voiceit.me/

https://au.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ottens-51573b1a7

https://www.instagram.com/voiceitsa/

https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa/

It's an end of an era for this man.

Peter Shearer.

After 22 years at St Joseph's School in Clare, Peter has decided to step down from the top job at the end of 2024.

Peter has touched the lives of many people across the regional South Australia working in Catholic schools in Jamestown, Yorketown, Loxton and finally Clare. Peter speaks of the absolute joy of his career - what has kept him in the job all these years - but also the heartbreaking challenges he's experienced along the way.

In this episode you’re going to meet Kate Mensforth.

We all call her Miss Kate, she’s the woman that's built a soaring business providing children across the Clare Valley and mid north of South Australia access to the world of dance.

Kate is the brains behind the Clare Valley School of Dance offering all modes of dance ballet, jazz, ACRO, contemporary, hip hop and even ninja kids, appealing to dancers on a recreational level but also giving them the chance to compete on the statewide stage.

https://www.clarevalleydance.au/