Senator for NSW, Fiona Nash has taken the opportunity today, as part of International Women’s Day (IWD), to acknowledge mothers living in rural and regional communities.
The first IWD event was run in 1911, and it has grown to become a global day celebrating the achievements of women.
Senator Nash attended a function in Orange in Central West NSW and will speak about the role of mothers in Australia.
“Mothers play a vital role in the community – in particular in rural and regional communities,” Senator Nash said.
“They are often the unsung hero of our regional community and I am pleased to have been given the opportunity of IWD to acknowledge and appreciate the role they play.
“Both stay-at-home and working mothers often have a tougher time in rural areas, than their city cousins, where they can face a lack of services and must overcome a variety of hurdles to ensure their children receive the best possible attention.
“As a mother of two, living on a farm, and working in my role as a NSW Senator I know first hand many of the issues that face mothers.
Over the years many women and men have attended rallies campaigning for equal opportunities for women. This has lead to women’s rights to work and vote.
In the Australian Parliament there are currently 27 females that hold the position of Senator and 36 females in the House of Representatives.
“This is a fantastic reflection of what women and mothers can achieve,” Senator Nash said.
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