Our Impact
AWDT’s range of fit-for-purpose programmes, events and support services have evolved and grown since 2010 to meet the needs of industry organisations and individual participants.
So far we have worked directly with more than 3,000 women in primary industries to build their skills and confidence. They are now making a big impact at all levels – in farming businesses, in boardrooms, in management and in communities.
As AWDT graduates understand their purpose and begin to fulfil their potential, they are taking on new challenges and increasing their contributions. This creates a ripple effect that is transforming, farming businesses, communities and the wider industry.
Read our impact stories
- Escalator Alumni
- Critical Farming Partners
- Wāhine Māia, Wāhine Whenua
- It's all about YOU
- Working with industry
#EscalatorAlumni Libby Jones is delighted to have been re-elected to Northland's District Health Board. "I have really enjoyed my time on the health board so far. There are some exciting and challenging times ahead of us, and I am keen to be involved."
Libby intends to "have regular conversations with other decision makers...about the health needs in our area, many of which are related to social determinants of health – poverty, housing, despair" and remains committed to "keeping our focus on prevention of illness both physical and mental illness, through stronger links with primary care, social service sector and building community resilience."
Her leadership ‘WHY’ is "to enable others to achieve their goals and aspirations, in this case it is for those without a voice to be able to access quality health services to improve their own health and wellbeing."
Having a greater understanding of what drives her and the type of leader she stand out from her Escalator experience. Libby has some great tools in her "tool box" for her important work. #creatingpositivechange #keepingitreal #supportedgrowth
Congratulations Libby! So great you are fulfilling your leadership why!
Must watch weekend viewing - Libby & Ben are inspirational leaders whose progress we've had the privilege to support through Beef + Lamb NZ Farmer Council, #Escalator2019, #ItsAllAboutYOU & #UYFB Understanding Your Farming Business. This is how to grow and sustain business, people, planet and connect food to people and place #criticalfarmingpartners #creatingpositivechange Thank you #OnFarmStory & Farmers Weekly NZ
The end of the year may be just around the corner, but the awesome AWDT facilitation team isn't slowing down! Travelling the country - from Hawke's Bay to South Otago, supporting #criticalfarmingpartners as they deliver 'Understanding Your Farming Business' (UYFB) to farming women.
Back in 2020 delivered in 40 rural centres around NZ registrations are now open via www.awdt.org.nz/uyfb/ Red Meat NZ Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Wow - this RMPP National Action Group sounds seriously "next level" - take a moment to hear about what makes this unique RMPP Action Group tick. Comments from Heather Collins (Guest Speaker at recent Understanding Your Farming Business Blenheim graduation) as Lead Facilitator for this group, as well as from UYFB graduates #CriticalFarmingPartners Becks Tosswill (Wairarapa) and Annabel Craw (Banks Peninsula) Red Meat NZ ANZ New Zealand
We're excited to acknowledge and warmly congratulate one of our own, Penny Smart #EscalatorAlumni on her election as Chair of Northland Regional Council. Her words "Our role is supporting, enabling and empowering people. We need good leadership and it's about mindset as much as skillset," ring so true and are particularly meaningful for Northland as one of NZ's fastest growing regions.
Ka pa to mahi Penny - we honour your dedication and wish you and your team well with the challenges and huge opportunities that abound in Tai Tokerau #CreatingPositiveChange
Penny Smart elected new NRC chairwoman at inaugural meeting
www.nzherald.co.nz
Penny Smart is elected the new chairperson of the Northland Regional CouncilCongratulations Penny Smart you are doing an amazing job and a real inspiration. We are so lucky to have you. 😃
Wow. You’ll be great Penny. Always new big things would come of you. X
Love your leadership Penny
Well done Penny
Well done Penny!! Good on you!
Hear from our graduates
Escalator
Understanding Your Farming Business
Wāhine Māia Wāhine Whenua
Protecting Your Team
