2026 NSW Rural Women's Gathering EOI

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Rural Women's Gathering EOI 2026

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Introduction (Not Applicable)

Thank you for your interest in hosting the 2026 Rural Women's Gathering in your town.

The NSW Rural Women’s Gathering is an event usually held in October in line with the UN’s International Day of Rural Women, with the aim to connect, celebrate and empower rural women in NSW. The Gatherings have been running for over three decades with the 30th anniversary celebrated in 2023.

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Gathering location and venue (Not Applicable)

In what location do you propose to host the Gathering? *

Tell us about the proposed location and why it would be suitable for the Gathering.

Please provide details of the proposed venue for the Gathering *

Please add photos or files about the venue

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Events and budgeting experience (Not Applicable)

Can you briefly describe what experience you have in organising and delivering large events? *

Can you briefly describe what experience you have in preparing and managing budgets? *

Please provide a draft budget or costing for the proposed Gathering *

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In-kind support (Not Applicable)

If you have in-kind support available to you for the Gathering, provide information here.

Sponsorship (Not Applicable)

Please provide details of any potential sponsorship opportunities for the Gathering *

Diversity (Not Applicable)

Outline how you will ensure diversity at the Gathering and involve the following cohort groups: younger women, Aboriginal women, culturally and linguistically diverse women, women with a disability and the LGBTQI+ community? Your final program is expected to include this and the RWN will work with you during the planning stages to include this. *

Youth Action Group / Youth Advisory Council (Not Applicable)

As per the assessment criteria can you please outline which Youth Action Group / Youth Advisory Council you're planning to work with? *

Theme and activities for the Gathering (Not Applicable)

What theme do you propose for the Gathering? *

What does your region have to offer that you could showcase with workshops and/or tours? *

What local businesses or services will you be inviting to participate? *

Speakers (Not Applicable)

What potential speakers are you considering? *

Speaker information

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Workshops (Not Applicable)

What workshops are you considering offering at the Gathering? *

What current issues facing rural women would these workshops address? *

Workshop information

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Marketplace (Not Applicable)

In previous years a marketplace has been offered where attendees can view, sample or buy local or relevant items, supporting local businesses and the region. Please outline your proposed marketplace. *

Logistics (Not Applicable)

Although we expect many visitors will travel for the day, if people choose to stay longer, what reasonably priced accommodation options are available? *

Childcare is an important consideration for people attending the Gathering. What childcare is available for visitors in your proposed location? *

What transport is available to/from the proposed location? *

Have you considered accessibility for the Gathering (physical access as well as access to information)? *

Promotion (Not Applicable)

What media would you use to promote the Gathering? *

2026 NSW Rural Women's Gathering EOI

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Rural Women's Gathering EOI 2026

Introduction (Not Applicable)

Gathering location and venue (Not Applicable)

Events and budgeting experience (Not Applicable)

In-kind support (Not Applicable)

Sponsorship (Not Applicable)

Diversity (Not Applicable)

Youth Action Group / Youth Advisory Council (Not Applicable)

Theme and activities for the Gathering (Not Applicable)

Speakers (Not Applicable)

Workshops (Not Applicable)

Marketplace (Not Applicable)

Logistics (Not Applicable)

Promotion (Not Applicable)

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