This report summarises the outcomes and impact of Rural Women Online (RWO) – a place-based digital learning program designed by and for women in regional and rural Victoria. 

RWO involved hands-on digital skills workshops on a range of topics, a help desk for one-on-one support, stands from local services providers, and keynotes from leading thinkers and writers on digital inclusion in Australia. The evaluation aimed to develop a comprehensive understanding of how the program impacted rural women’s digital skills, confidence, and resilience.

By building on the foundation laid by RWO, the report makes recommendations aim to further reduce digital exclusion in regional communities, ensuring that all women, regardless of their location and life circumstances, have the opportunity to thrive in a digital society. Through continued investment in place-based, community-driven approaches, programs like RWO can bolster digital inclusion and support women’s empowerment across regional Australia.