This blog is about me. I grew up in rural and remote Western Australia and I loved every minute of it, yet here I am in Melbourne writing this blog. This little ramble is about women that live in the back blocks of Cunderdin, the long streets of Armidale, the station 567 km NEast of Katherine and in all locations that are far beyond the cities.
Rural women in Australia are amazing.
Firstly because in in the generation when girls can be anything and have any career they want, many females in regional areas chose to leave thier career behind when they head for the dim lights of country towns and farming communities.
Secondly because they get less medical, allied health and community services, worse schools and pretty crappy dress shops.
Thirdly because they are generally under appreciated in the rural communities that they live in which is often dominated by the footy/rugby club, the pub and the council.
So why stick around if its all bad new? Cause they love it and their towns and communities need them.
I will blog and blog until women in rural areas get the recognition they deserve - lets start with some good role models in our political system. Here's some homework for you....
How many rural members of parliament are women?
Get counting and I'll let ya know next time.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
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