🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Robyn Verrall

💡How can farming influence food security and affordability? What roles do South Australian women play in agriculture and regional development? How can the challenges of agricultural life in regional South Australia unlock innovation and community spirit? 🌟 We are excited to hear from award-winning Australian agricultural entrepreneur, author, and community leader, Robyn Verrall Her career background has traversed both traditionally male and female industries. Her journey has shaped a strong commitment to agricultural excellence and community. Robyn was a finalist in the SALife 2022 Absolute Best Community Individual Awards, the 2022 SA AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Winner, and the 2024 Global Women Changing the World (Agriculture) Runner Up.More recently, she was founder of Harvesting Potential Ltd, a not-for-profit charity dedicated to empowering women and girls by tackling food insecurity, poverty, and promoting economic independence. She is the Chair of the SA Skills Commission’s Agribusiness, Food, Wine, and Beverage Board and serves on the boards of SA Leaders for Gender Equity and the Regional Development Leadership Program (Limestone Coast).Her insights are deeply valued by government and industry leaders across South Australia, nationally, and internationally. Known for her heartfelt engagement, groundbreaking ideas, and relentless commitment to challenging the status quo, Robyn leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets.2026 is the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer. At our Annual Fundraiser Dinner, Robyn will share her past experiences, and future hopes for regional South Australiaand contribution to food security and affordability. 🎟️ Ticket are limited to book www.trybooking.com/DNSKCAgri FutureAustralian Women in WineSouth Australian Country Women's Assoc. (SACWA) ... See MoreSee Less

📢 UN International Year of the Woman Farmer” Fundraising Dinner

📍Where: Kent Town Hotel, 76 Rundle st ⏰ When: 6pm onwards Thursday 17th September 2026📣 Keynote speaker: Robyn Verrall, award-winning South Australian agricultural entrepreneur, author, and aspirational speaker 🎫 Tickets: $95 www.trybooking.com/DNSKC2026 is the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF). To celebrate we will spotlight the essential roles women play across agrifood systems and their contribution to food security, nutrition and economic resilience. IYWF 2026 raises awareness and promotes actions to close gender gaps.Our event is to shine a light on South Australian regional communities, agriculture and will celebrate innovation, resilience, diversity, leadership and community spirit. We are excited to be highlighting UN Sustainable Development Goal - 15 Life on Land, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 9 Industry and Innovation.Our Dinner is the UNAASA’s main annual fundraising flagship event. Sponsorships are still available - if you are interested in exploring the benefits of sponsorship please contact us at sa@unaa.org.au We are pleased to announce that this year our fundraiser will help to raise funds for disadvantaged rural youth in South Australia. Thank you to our 2026 Annual Supporting Members: Foodbank SA & Central Australia, Australian Migrant Resource Centre, Adelaide Venue Management Corporation and Enviro. This event is open to all attend. #ruralwomen#womenfarmers#CommunityEvent#SDG15LifeOnLand ... See MoreSee Less

NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations histories and cultures and to participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on Earth through local events such as this one!

Amazing artwork for NAIDOC Week by Zaachariaha Fielding, a proud Yankunytjatjara man from the APY Lands in South Australia. To learn more about NAIDOC week, visit naidoc.org.au/Today is the start of NAIDOC week! 📅 Check out the huge range of workshops on in the Hills, Including:

📿 Quandong jewellery making

🧺 Traditional weaving workshops

🌿 Bush food experiences

🎵 Music and hip hop writing

🎲 Games, stories and songs

🎨 Art exhibit by Kunyi McInerney

👀 View and make a booking at 👉 www.ahc.sa.gov.au/naidoc

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Nominations are open for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards!

Do you know an everyday Australian doing extraordinary things?Across every community, there are individuals who lead, innovate, uplift others and create meaningful change - often without seeking recognition. The Australian of the Year Awards celebrate these people and the lasting impact they have on our nation.Nominations are now open across four categories:🌟 Australian of the Year🌟 Senior Australian of the Year (65 years and over)🌟 Young Australian of the Year (16-30 years)🌟 Australia’s Local HeroSouth Australia has a proud history of honouring champions who take their impact far beyond our state.From life-changing work in science and space to vital contributions in health, education, the arts and social change, these awards shine a spotlight on Australians at their best.If you know someone who embodies this spirit, nominate them today! Learn more and nominate here: australianoftheyear.org.au/ ... See MoreSee Less