Empowering rural women

A Queensland high school student has found her connection to farm animals has helped her through the anxiety she’s felt during the coronavirus lockdown. Bella Schilf is a finalist in the Queensland Rural Regional and Remote Women’s Network Strong Women’s Leaders Award. Despite the lockdown and time away from school Bella is determined to become a vet and a spokesperson for agriculture. She is one of 48 award nominees and finalists announced on October 15, the UN’s International Day of Rural Women. 

Author: Robin McConchie

Rural Journalist with the ABC Country Hour who refuses to stop telling stories about the bush. Agricultural scientists, former Director of the National Press Club and member of the Rural Press Club Hall of Fame. Keen photographer, a crazy golfer who loves bushwalking, diving and travelling.