Bale Up goes to Sydney

Behind the successful 2023 Bale Up Conference at Merimbula were (from left) Women in Dairy’s Brodie Game, Gemma Otton and Renae Connell. This year’s conference is in Sydney. Photo by cliffshiptonphotography

The Bale Up Conference 2024 is taking dairy women to new heights and big city lights in September.

NSW Women in Dairy Inc is inviting all women in the dairy industry (regardless of location, experience or age) to attend the three-day event in Sydney, from September 10 to 12.

The main objective of the annual Bale Up Conference is to create a supportive and collaborative community of women in the dairy industry along with its service providers.

The conference strives to connect dairy farmers and create long lasting and meaningful support networks by bringing together individuals from various regions, both within NSW and interstate.

This amalgamation of diverse perspectives helps foster creativity, innovation and a sense of unity among the participants, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations.

The conference always features a range of sessions, workshops and panel discussions that cover an extensive range of topics relevant to women in the dairy industry.

From practical tips for on-farm management, animal welfare and machinery operation to discussions on leadership, mental health and work-life balance, the program is carefully designed to address the diverse needs and interests of the attendees.

This year’s program highlights include speakers Erin Molan, Simone Kain, Courtney Webeck and many more.

Panels will include Different Dairy Directions, Rural Health, Mind the Gap and Riding the Waves.

The gala dinner on the Wednesday night will be a Sydney Harbour cruise, and optional activities will include a Sydney Harbour Bridge climb, a farm tour of Leppington Pastoral, or high tea at the QVB.

The Bale Up Conference recognises that for women to thrive in the dairy industry, they need access to information, resources and opportunities as well as a supportive network of friends who have been there.

By providing a platform that brings together women from all walks of life, the conference aims to create an environment where individuals can learn, support each other and ultimately contribute to the growth and success of the dairy industry.

For more information and tickets, go to: https://www.nswwomenindairy.com.au or @nswwomenindairy (Faceboook and Instagram).