Women of Wool

Women of Wool Women of Wool is part of the Australian Sheep and Wool Show. Fun, laughter, fashion parades and a great lunch.

With less than 20 tickets left for this year's Women of Wool lunch, now is the time to secure your seats.Our special gue...
29/05/2022

With less than 20 tickets left for this year's Women of Wool lunch, now is the time to secure your seats.

Our special guest speaker and AWI Wool Ambassador Catriona Rowntree will lead an inspiring conversation with Emily Riggs, owner of Iris and Wool. Hear Emily's story of triumph and more about the fashion collaboration that the two share, including items designed personally by Catriona.

Tickets: https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/women-of-wool-luncheon

** Important note! If you plan on visiting the Bendigo Art Gallery to see the final weekend of ELVIS: Direct from Graceland, please pre-book your tickets now to avoid disappointment. Session times for the final weekend are selling quickly.

We know that so many of you have been waiting patiently for this, we are very excited to advise that tickets to the 2022...
02/05/2022

We know that so many of you have been waiting patiently for this, we are very excited to advise that tickets to the 2022 Australian Sheep and Wool Show luncheon ‘The Women of Wool’ are now on sale.

As we revive the fun-we-never-had from last year, we’re adding in some new speakers, some favourite faces and of course, fantastic company, fashion and plenty of laughs.

Book now for lunch and listen to Emily Riggs, owner of Iris and Wool tell her story of triumph, who is joined by AWI ambassador and “Australia’s Most Travelled Woman” Catriona Rowntree and funny-man Bill Brownless.
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NEW WOMEN OF WOOL EVENT - AFTERNOON LAUGHWith COVID-safe ticket restrictions in place this year, it's no surprise that t...
08/06/2021

NEW WOMEN OF WOOL EVENT - AFTERNOON LAUGH

With COVID-safe ticket restrictions in place this year, it's no surprise that the Women of Wool Luncheon sold out at lightning speed.

For the first time in 2021 we have created a second Women of Wool event to ensure everyone has the chance to catch up after last year's break.

You're invited to the Women of Wool Afternoon Laugh for an afternoon of great conversation, fashion and comedy. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree, with laughs provided by Bill Brownless, there’s food, fashion parades and plenty of fun.

Please join us:

▪️ Venue: Bendigo Exhibition Centre at the Bendigo Showgrounds
▪️ Date: Friday July 16, 2021
▪️ Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
▪️ Price: $65 per person
▪️ Tickets include gate entry to the show, afternoon tea, beverages and excellent entertainment, plus access to all of the show's vendors, fashion parades, the Festival of Lamb and craft areas.

Tickets to this additional event are limited and will be in high demand, and are expected to sell out quickly.

Book here: http://bit.ly/WOWAfternoonLaugh2021

SOLD OUT.Thank you to everyone who have already purchased tickets to this event.This year we are working with a reduced ...
30/05/2021

SOLD OUT.
Thank you to everyone who have already purchased tickets to this event.

This year we are working with a reduced number of tickets for this luncheon due to COVID capacity restrictions. Should this change, and allow extra seats to become available, we will be contacting those on the waiting list as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

04/04/2020

The Executive of the Australian Sheep Breeders Association made the decision yesterday to cancel the 2020 Australian Sheep and Wool Show scheduled for July 17-19 this year. Like many of you we had remained hopeful we could run this major event but it became clear this week that this could not be. The 2021 event is scheduled for July 16-18, we will keep you updated.

04/06/2019

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

With just 16 seats left at this year's Women of Wool Luncheon 2019, we are thrilled to have our event founder, Jacqueline McArthur join us on stage as our fourth ambassador this year.

2019 is the 11th year of our Women of Wool luncheon, a time to reflect on the decade past and commence the conversation about the next ten years.

We’re talking with four incredible women from very different areas of the Australian sheep and wool industry, on their thoughts, fears, and hopes for the future, and the women who will drive them.

• Alexandra Gartmann

CEO of Rural Bank, and our MC for this event, Alexandra is also the former CEO of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), a charitable foundation based on a partnership between philanthropy, community, government, and business supporting the economic prosperity of rural, regional and remote communities across Australia. Alexandra discusses the current state of play and the future of Agri banking.

• Jacqueline McArthur

Founder of the Women of Wool event, Jacqui is a communication specialist and innovative changemaker across agricultural, environmental, clean tech and sustainable property sectors - and a farmer. We reflect on the original need and vision for WOW, farming families and where will succession will, or will not, take us.

• Georgina Wallace

Multi Australian National Fleece Champion, former President of Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders and owner of Tasmania’s Trefusis Merinos. What action has been taken over the past decade, what are the new market challenges, changes, and opportunities?

• Collette Garnsey OAM

Chairman of AWI, advisor to CSIRO and former director of Australian Fashion Week are just a small few of Collette’s achievements. With 30 years’ experience in department stores, global brands and designers, Collette will discuss her thoughts on the future of fashion.

Do you have your seat booked? Click the event to book online.

Another beautiful Women of Wool luncheon today. Plenty of inspiration in the room.
20/07/2018

Another beautiful Women of Wool luncheon today. Plenty of inspiration in the room.

From our main sponsor, Rural Bank, comes the MC of our panel, Alexandra Gartmann!Alexandra joined Rural Bank as Chief Ex...
23/06/2018

From our main sponsor, Rural Bank, comes the MC of our panel, Alexandra Gartmann!

Alexandra joined Rural Bank as Chief Executive Officer in October 2015, having been a member of the Board since November 2014. Before that, Alexandra was CEO of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), a charity based on partnerships supporting the economic growth of communities across Australia.

ONLY 6 SEATS LEFT. If you would love to hear from our final panel guest that will be joining us for 2018, we encourage y...
22/06/2018

ONLY 6 SEATS LEFT. If you would love to hear from our final panel guest that will be joining us for 2018, we encourage you to book now.

Naomi Vestness, Head of Development at APG & Co. Growing up in Norway and studying Fashion at UCA in the UK, Naomi has over 15 years’ experience in the fashion industry across design, strategic sourcing, development and supply chain. Naomi manages and leads APG & Co’s product development teams located globally.

Book your seat: http://www.thecapital.com.au/Whats_On/WOW2018

Joining Nancy Pilcher on the panel this year will be General Manager of Product at APG & Co, Elisha Hopkinson! With a ca...
21/06/2018

Joining Nancy Pilcher on the panel this year will be General Manager of Product at APG & Co, Elisha Hopkinson!

With a career in both Australia and New York, Elisha’s experience has crossed buying, wholesale, marketing and brand strategy for Sass and Bide, Club Monaco and Rebecca Minkoff. Elisha oversees the process of creating high-quality product offerings across the three iconic Australian brands; Sportscraft, SABA and JAG.

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