Rochelle Longhurst with Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day this week it is great to report that Canowindra’s former Child and Family Health Nurse, Rochelle Longhurst has been named as one of 24 recipients of the 2022 NSW Future Women Rural Scholarship Program.
The one-year scholarship program will begin with the finalists attending the Future Women Leadership Summit in Sydney this week as part of the 2022 NSW Women’s Week celebrations.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said regional women like Rochelle are the lifeblood of so many bush communities. “The services and support Rochelle has provided over the years in community health to our small towns and villages is invaluable and greatly appreciated among residents,” Ms Cooke said.
Rochelle was recently appointed as Nursing Unit Manager for Tresillian in Cowra where she will continue to go above and beyond for the community.
“Rochelle is a very deserving recipient, I send my best wishes and a huge congratulations to her on being awarded this scholarship,” said Ms Cooke.
Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the program is designed to connect driven and passionate women from all ages and backgrounds, and help them in developing leadership skills as they progress to the next stage of their career.
“The cohort, made up of small business owners, psychologists, farmers, business leaders, pilots and field workers will have a unique opportunity to connect and learn from each other in a setting that actively supports and encourages women to achieve their goals both personally and professionally,” Mrs Taylor said.