Elders Dubbo held its third annual long lunch event last weekend to celebrate local rural women, and raise funds for a charity close to their hearts.
A group of NSW women enjoying the opportunity to get together at the Elders' Dubbo long lunch.
International Day of Rural Women is held in October each year to acknowledge and celebrate rural women around the world, and their contribution to agriculture.
For the third year running, the Elders branch in Dubbo organised and hosted over 200 women at an event which was held at Lazy River Estate.
The lunch featured guest speakers Kaitie Nash (‘The First Time Farmer’) and Liz Mecham (‘The Failing Widow’), who shared stories and celebrated the women who keep rural communities across Australia thriving.
The event raised almost $22,000 for the Pink Angels – a local organisation based in Dubbo which supports breast cancer patients in the district.
This incredible result doubled the charity effort from last year’s event.
Kate Swain, left, and Florance McGufficke (right) of Elders Dubbo, hold the giant cheque to Pink Angels Inc.
Elders stud stock sales support officer Florance McGufficke, who organised the event alongside territory sales manager Kate Swain, said she is proud to again create an event celebrating the local women who give so much to their community.
"It's such a privilege to celebrate rural women, at the annual Elders Long Lunch,” Florance said.
“This event is a celebration of all the women who shape us, support us and champion us, whether they’re our friends, colleagues, clients, or part of our regional communities.
“Women supporting women is so powerful. The messages from the day highlighted the importance of showing up, making new connections, and having conversations. It was inspirational, purposeful, and powerful. Supporting other women to have an impactful presence on the community. The day was encapsulated by the generosity of those who donated and supported our 2025 Charity, the Pink Angels Inc."
The event continues to build momentum as a key event in the local calendar, and organisers are already looking to 2026.