How women are beating social isolation

 

Rural Women's Day is a not a mere date on the calendar.

It's a chance for country women to connect - and blokes are invited too.

Byaduk founder Jackie Elliott has been honoured for her work taking it across Australia - and as Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson found out, thr 50th event of its kind takes place next month back where it all started in the shadow of the Grampians.