Left to right: Lynda Smart, Rachel Chippendale, Nicole Morris, David Coe, Jessica Hickman and Amy Van de Ven are keen to have more Canowindra Women involved in the Women in Focus Program. Photo credit: Kirsten Cunningham.
Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley Operations (Cadia) has announced local women’s initiative, Central West Inspired Women (CWIW), is the recipient of funding under its Cadia Cares Program.
CWIW was established under Regional Development Australia Central West in November 2022, bringing together local women in business, industry, and local government to ‘connect for success’ – learning from guest speakers and each other in an environment that fosters positivity, connection, inclusiveness and growth in line with four key themes; connect, inspire, learn and share.
RDA Central West Acting Director, Lynda Smart, said the community enthusiasm for the initiative has thus far been overwhelmingly positive.
Cadia Acting General Manager, Mick Dewar, said Cadia is looking forward to seeing the program develop over the next 12 months.
The CWIW committee is made up of author and motivational speaker Jessica Hickman, Quest Orange Hotel owner Amy Van de Ven, RDA Central West Acting Director Lynda Smart, Communications and Events Officer Rachel Chippendale and Board Member Christine Weston.
Ms Van de Ven said she envisages the initiative will grow to offer its own fellowship and mentoring opportunities.
The next scheduled event is a personal branding masterclass, with the 60-woman event to take place on Friday, 2nd June at The Greenhouse Function Room. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
Cadia Cares provides support to community groups within Blayney, Cabonne and Orange Local Government Areas to support the economic development of the community. Minor funding of up to $5,000 is available for short-term projects, while funding of up to $20,000 is available for projects which can demonstrate long-term benefit to the community.
For more information on Cadia Cares grants visit www.cadiavalley.com.au. Follow Central West Inspired Women on Instagram @cwinspiredwomen and subscribe to their newsletter via www.rdacentralwest.org.au