Library Resources on Rural Issues
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WOMEN ON THE LAND
RUR ALS
ALSTON, Margaret
The hidden heart of Rural Australia. Farm women are emerging from the shadows for the first time in Australia's history. No longer content to be ignored, they are forming lobby groups, targetting politicians and organising conferences in order to share feelings of isolation, to raise their own issues and to gain support for changing the agricultural system.
160 p
1995
RURAL WOMEN IN GIPPSLAND : EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND NEEDS AND EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL
RUR CLA
CLARKE, Vivienne L.
111 p
1984
STUDY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY TO RURAL COMMUNITIES
RUR OFF
Office of Rural Affairs
26% of Victoria's people live in rural communities. 30% if the population of Geelong is included in this figure. These communities are diverse, with different needs, different capacities and, in relation to services, have varying responses to different approaches. While many of the needs of rural and metropolitan people are the same (i.e. education, health services etc.), distance and dispersed living patterns are major factors which influence service requirements. However, there are needs in rural communities which are undoubtedly different from the metropolitan area, such as water, fire and agricultural services.
275 p
1991
UNDERSTANDING AGRICULTURE IN YOUR AREA
RUR OFF
Office Of Rural Affairs
Facts and figures to estimate the significance of agriculture at a local level. Part of the State Government's initiative 'Rural Victoria 2001' to assist country people.
1995
DOING IT FOR OURSELVES - A RURAL WOMAN'S GUIDE TO FITNESS AND WELL-BEING
RUR RIC
RICHARDSON, Graham
This kit is a comprehensive guide to fitness and well-being. It was put together for women who live in isolated and remote communities, and who do not have ready access to fitness programs and facilities. Fitness means feeling well in body and mind. This kit includes advice and information on physical activity but also covers other lifestyle factors which affect fitness.
50 p
RURAL WOMEN'S NETWORK: SURVEY ANALYSIS
RUR RWN
RURAL WOMEN'S NETWORK
The following report contains an analysis of the response to a survey designed to gather feedback from readers of the RWN newsletter "Network"
62 p
March 2000
A GUIDE TO SERVICES FOR THE VETERAN COMMUNITY IN RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS.
RUR VET
Veterans Affairs
There are a lot of veterans and war widows who live outside of cities and major towns in Australia. From a rural community perspective many services in are often missing or many miles away. This book presents valuable information in understanding the services available from the Department and other government and community organisations.
94 p
1997
GETTING TO THE HEART OF VICTORIA
RUR VIC
Victoria Women's council
Working with women in rural and remote communities. A report on Victoria women's Council Rural consultations.
55 p
1995
