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Leading together 2024 Women's Leadership Program
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In the final week of November Executive Committee member Melissa Edwards had the privilege of spending 3 days with 45 inspirational Tasmanian female leaders, each working within male dominated industry. What an incredible experience it was!
Captains Penny Terry and Lucy Byrne (GAICD) from Healthy Tasmania guided participants through a motivational journey of self-discovery, helping them find their voices and develop strategies to overcome barriers, all while honing business and leadership skills.
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The importance of healthy workplace governance
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Understanding authenticity markers - mannerisms, momentum and mojo
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Crafting compelling stories to ensure messages resonate
This program was more than just a learning opportunity; it was a chance to connect, draw inspiration from one another, and forge bonds with other talented female leaders.
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About the I-LEAD Women in Industry program
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Specifically designed for women, I-LEAD Women in Industry aims to address the under-representation of women in leadership roles across both large and small enterprises in Tasmania. This program is tailored for emerging and established leaders working in traditionally male-dominated industries and occupations, including mining, construction, forestry, fisheries, manufacturing, agriculture, STEM, electricity, water, gas, waste services, and technical trades.
Pending funding, the program is expected to run from July to September 2025.
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For more information head to: https://www.tasmanianleaders.org.au/programs/i-lead/
Contact information and Support for Farmers
NRE Tas have a document available for Contact information and support ​for ​Tasmanian farmers​ to build farm business resilience and manage​ dry conditions.
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Find it here: https://nre.tas.gov.au/Documents/Information%20and%20Support%20for%20Tasmanian%20Farmers.PDF
Tas Farm Innovation Hub
Tas Farm Innovation Hub brings together researchers, farmers, industry, natural resource managers and traditional owners to co-design and implement relevant and innovative solutions.
There have been some interesting projects underway funded by the Hub, as well as information gathering of research available for farmers.
Tas Farm Innovation Hub project examples:
https://landdrainagetasfarming.com.au/
Seedlab Tasmania - Growing Tasmania
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Of the 44 newest recruits to the seedlab bootcamps 77% of the businesses were founded by women.
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Did you catch Seedlab at the Salamanca Market? It is one of the ways that Seedlab have supported small businesses in Tasmania in 2023.
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Did you also know that Seedlab ran a Bootcamp for small businesses? The program ran for 6 weeks and was designed to equip start-ups, small, and early-stage businesses with the knowledge, tools, and mentorship needed to navigate the initial stages of business growth.
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For more news and initiatives from Seedlab head to seedlabtasmania.com.au
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Little Lissa Loo (L) and Milie Organics (R), already seasoned hands at Salamanca Market,
joined Seedlab's Bootcamps in 2023.