To celebrate the 2024 International Day of Rural Women, the latest Regional and Agribusiness webinar, covers topical issues facing rural women, including sustainability and the next generation of leaders.

Business leader, Rachel Slade NAB Group Executive, Business and Private Banking, is joined by Hayley Purbrick and Monica George, fifth generation family members of Tahbilk. They share in a conversation about topical issues facing rural women, including sustainability and the next generation of leaders.

The webinar covered:

• Financial confidence is lower for women and those living regional, compared to men (September 2024).
• Building financial acumen is a key skill for women overall and especially for those stepping into directorship roles. It enables confidence to discuss important issues, and helps with difficult conversations.
• Succession is an important conversation that needs to be had within family businesses and should evolve regularly. Financial literacy can support these conversations.
• Innovation & disruption – innovation is a skillset that can be learned, to help spark different ideas and drive change.
• Sponsorship – a deliberate and planned sponsor can help level the playing field and provide career opportunities.