With roots that reach back to 1927 and the Women’s Advisory Council, Women’s Council works tirelessly to support regional women and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.
As the only organisation dedicated to serving the needs of regional New South Wales, it is up to us to increase the number of bright and energetic women who serve as office bearers in our organisation and as Members of Parliament.
Women’s Council doesn’t only work for the interests of members; they have an important role in developing policy that benefits women across regional New South Wales.
In 2024 at the Annual General Conference, delegates voted to endorse the NSW Nationals Women’s Council Constitution and Rules. This was an exciting and historic moment which reflects the growing influence and representation of women in the NSW Nationals.
POLICY
Women’s Council is charged with the role of developing policy in the interests of regional women. These policies are then taken to Annual General Conference each year where Women’s Council spearheads the argument for their adoption as the official NSW Nationals policy.
Women’s Council holds Policy meetings to foster informed discussions and to shine a spotlight on women’s voices and listening and addressing their concerns.
We are working to give more regional women the opportunity to participate in and influence policy and policy development to ensure the rural and regional women are represented.
WOMEN IN NUCLEAR SERIES
Women’s Council has been hosting free webinars featuring Women in Nuclear to learn about the benefits, challenges, and feasibility of incorporating nuclear into Australia’s energy mix.
Panellists for the series so far have included:
Jaz Diab, President of Women in Nuclear Australia and a Partner and Managing Director of Global Nuclear Security Partners;
Kirsty Braybon, an Adjunct Nuclear Law Lecturer at the University of Adelaide, and Principal at Braybon Advisory
Helen Cook, Principal of GNE Advisory, IAEA expert and author of “The Law of Nuclear Energy”
Grace Stanke, Nuclear Fuel Engineer, Constellation Energy and Miss America 2023
Moderated by:
Olivia Kerr, Freshwater Strategy and completing her PhD in Nuclear Engineering
Senator Ross Cadell, Nationals Whip in the Senate
WATCH: A CONVERSATION WITH GRACE STANKE
WATCH: NUCLEAR CONVERSATION WITH SENATOR CADELL AND HELEN COOK
PATHWAY TO POLITICS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The NSW Nationals Women’s Council actively encourages women to participate in various programs and professional development opportunities.
Please reach out to us and chat if you are interesting in further developing your political and leadership skills.
CONTACT
NSW Nationals WoCo Chair, Kellie Sloane
0439 900 584
email: woco@nswnationals.org.au
WHO’S ON WOMEN’S COUNCIL
The council is made up of two delegates from each state and federal electorate council as well as four delegates from the Young Nationals, all serving female members of Central Council, and all current and former female Parliamentarians.
WoCo Team
Chairman – Kellie Sloane
Vice Chairmen – Lizzie Sarks & Beck Auld
Secretary – Sarah Heggaton
Treasurer – Zoe Macartney
Executive – Gill Burke, Millie Burnett, Olivia Kerr, Wendy Machin, Tahlia Robertson, and Ellie Sampson
