Wise, Wild & Woven

NSW Rural Women's Network
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Welcome to Wise, Wild & Woven, a NSW Rural Women’s Network podcast featuring the incredible women who make country NSW a better place to be. Wise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Your program host and producer is Dimity Brassil from A Lasting Tale.

Episodes

  1. Episode 5 - Joy Beames

    4 DAYS AGO

    Episode 5 - Joy Beames

    We're talking with Joy Beames, from the famously named Dunedoo. Joy was recently the Country Women's Association NSW State President, with her three-year term finishing in mid-2025. Joy and Dimity chatted over a sometimes difficult internet connection between Albury and Dunedoo - something even the former State President of the CWA has to still contend with. But our conversation doesn’t dwell on the difficulties facing rural NSW - instead Joy talks about advocacy, connection, positivity and her Kindness Project, of which she is particularly proud.  Joy has sage advice for others looking to volunteer, saying “I think do it, but do it well. I’ve seen too many circumstances in the past where people have put themselves forward to wear the badge, not to do the job. So be aware of what it entails, but give it your all, put your heart in it and do it.” CreditsWise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Find out more about the Rural Women’s Network at https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network Wise, Wild & Woven was produced for the NSW Government by Dimity Brassil and A Lasting Tale. Find out more about their audio life story service at www.alastingtale.com

    40 min
  2. Episode 4 - Dr Saba Nabi OAM

    27 APR

    Episode 4 - Dr Saba Nabi OAM

    Dr Saba Nabi OAM is a NSW Hidden Treasure, a pharmacist, a PHD and an OAM. And so much more! When Saba arrived in Wagga Wagga back in 2011 with her husband and baby girl in tow, she approached this incredibly new world with positivity, thoughtfulness and gusto. A lifelong community volunteer, Saba turned her hand to community work to settle herself and her family into the regional Australian lifestyle.  From Patna in India via Saudi Arabia and then to Wagga Wagga join Saba as she tells us of this thrilling ride.  CreditsWise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Find out more about the Rural Women’s Network at https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network Wise, Wild & Woven was produced for the NSW Government by Dimity Brassil and A Lasting Tale. Find out more about their audio life story service at www.alastingtale.com

    48 min
  3. Episode 3 - Jane Harris

    27 APR

    Episode 3 - Jane Harris

    “Everyone has something they can give to the world” - and our guest today, Jane Harris - has certainly given much of her time, talents, passions and skills to her local community of Finley in the Southern Riverina. Jane is a powerful volunteer in her community and uses her brave and strategic voice to advocate for real change.  Her achievements are numerous - the Finley Farmers Markets, chairing Birralee Preschool, working on Finley’s Dancing with the Stars, advocating for her local high school Finley High, and launching the Southern Riverina Wellbeing Collaborative - and that’s just all before lunchtime! It was an absolute pleasure to interview Jane on the family farm near Blighty, on the road between Finley and Deniliquin. Jane’s a friend of mine, and I’ve been enjoying her sage advice for many years now - I’m sure you will too.  Content warningThis episode contains an open and honest conversation about suicide and mental health. We understand that these topics can be distressing or triggering for some listeners. Please prioritise your well-being and consider whether now is the right time for you to listen. If this episode brings up difficult feelings, or if you just need someone to talk to, support is available 24/7 through the following Australian services: Lifeline: 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au13YARN: 13 92 76 (Crisis support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people) | 13yarn.org.auSuicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 | suicidecallbackservice.org.auKids Helpline (Ages 5-25): 1800 55 1800 | kidshelpline.com.auIn an emergency, please always call Triple Zero (000). CreditsWise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Find out more about the Rural Women’s Network at https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network Wise, Wild & Woven was produced for the NSW Government by Dimity Brassil and A Lasting Tale. Find out more about their audio life story service at www.alastingtale.com

    1hr 5min
  4. Episode 2 - Kirsty Evans

    27 APR

    Episode 2 - Kirsty Evans

    On November 18th 2022, the New South Wales Central West town of Molong was devastated by a flash flooding event. More than 100 millimetres of rain fell in a six-hour period.  Kirsty Evans – an experienced commercial lawyer who also operates a farming enterprise in Molong – spurred into action. Kirsty did what she knew best – and lodged the insurance claims for Molong’s local business owners. And then - the insurance claims started being denied.  Kirsty, in partnership with her Orange legal firm Cheney Suthers and others in the community – did not give up the fight. What they’ve achieved is truly remarkable. Let’s listen to what Kirsty – termed the Flood Victim’s Warrior by the NSW Law Society – has to say. CreditsWise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Find out more about the Rural Women’s Network at https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network Wise, Wild & Woven was produced for the NSW Government by Dimity Brassil and A Lasting Tale. Find out more about their audio life story service at www.alastingtale.com

    36 min
  5. Episode 1 - Mary Hollingworth

    27 APR

    Episode 1 - Mary Hollingworth

    Mary Hollingworth is a legend within the NSW Rural Women’s Network and our broader regional NSW Community. A CWA Land Cookery Judge, a member of Rural Women’s Network Advisory Committee, founder of the Women's Gathering, a dedicated volunteer Deep Water and Glenn Innes, a NSW Community Hero of the Year in 2023 - and that’s just the start!  Mary and Dimity met in person in Bowral - approximately half way between Dimity's home of Albury, and Mary's home in Glen Innes. We settled into the podcast studio at The Office Bowral on a quiet Sunday afternoon not long before Christmas. Mary was wearing a fantastic self-designed Christmas outfit and I was more, well Scrooge-like, in boring all black.  But the conversation is all colour. Listen into this really great chat complete with turning points, community, strength and fun - plus finally learn how to nail that sponge cake recipe. CreditsWise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Find out more about the Rural Women’s Network at https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network Wise, Wild & Woven was produced for the NSW Government by Dimity Brassil and A Lasting Tale. Find out more about their audio life story service at www.alastingtale.com

    1hr 9min
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About

Welcome to Wise, Wild & Woven, a NSW Rural Women’s Network podcast featuring the incredible women who make country NSW a better place to be. Wise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Your program host and producer is Dimity Brassil from A Lasting Tale.

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  • Creator
    NSW Rural Women's Network
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rural Women's Network, NSW Government
  • Show Website
    Wise, Wild & Woven

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