NCJWA Listens to Jewish women in regional, rural and remote Australia - June/July 2026

1.Through conversations with women across the country, including proactive outreach, we are aware that many Jewish women live outside the major urban community centres, in regional, rural or remote parts of Australia. Women have told us they experience a range of unique challenges living in these areas, including isolation and limited opportunities to engage with other Jewish women. Some live in small Jewish communities, and others may even be the only Jewish woman or family in their area.

We believe there is an opportunity to create a meaningful network that fosters connection, support, friendship, and community, regardless of geography. As we design this NCJWA initiative, we are committed to finding and listening carefully to the women it is intended to serve. If you are a Jewish woman living in regional, rural or remote areas, we want to hear from you. Please tell us your name and email address so we can get back in touch with further details as this project develops. The only thing we will do with this information is give you that feedback.
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2.What is your age group?
3.Which state or territory do you live in?
4.What is the name of the town or area where you live, how long have you lived there, and what brought you there?
5.If you are aware of other Jewish people living in your town or area, how many would you estimate there are and what are the nearby locations where they live?
6.Are there opportunities to meet and connect with other Jewish women nearby?
7.What are the issues, including challenges, for you living there as a Jewish person, and specifically as a Jewish woman?
8.Would you be interested in being part of a network for Jewish women living in regional, rural and remote areas?(Required.)
9.NCJWA offers a range of services and programs, both through our national body and our state sections in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. Some of our existing programs may be suitable for Jewish women living outside urban centres. Please tick any that you might be interested in (more info about these is available on our website www.ncjwa.org.au)(Required.)
10.Please add me to NCJWA's email list so I can find out about your activities and upcoming events.(Required.)
11.Is there anything else you’d like us to know?