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Motherland Event Brings Support and Connection to Rural Mums in Central West NSW

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Key Facts:
  • Mother's Day brunch event to be held on 17 May at Dubbo Rhino Lodge Function Hall for rural mothers in Central West/Orana region
  • Event features grazing brunch, welcome drink, marketplace and panel discussion with local rural women, hosted by Motherland CEO
  • Motherland charity provides nationwide support to rural mothers through programmes and online community to combat isolation
  • Organisation offers virtual mothers' groups for women with children up to age 18, accessible regardless of location
  • Proceeds from event will fund expansion of support services across New South Wales

Motherland is inviting mums from across Dubbo and the wider Central West/Orana region to come together for a special Mother’s Day event celebrating connection, community and the strength of rural women.

The Mother’s Day brunch will be held on Sunday 17 May at the Dubbo Rhino Lodge Function Hall, offering a welcoming space for women to connect, share stories and feel supported, while raising vital funds for national charity Motherland.

Motherland supports rural mothers across Australia by reducing isolation and improving mental health through its programs, events and online community, including a virtual mothers group program accessible to women with children aged up to 18, no matter where they live.

The Dubbo event will feature a grazing-style brunch, welcome drink, pop-up marketplace and a panel of local rural women - Kaitie Nash, Amanda Ferrari and Sonja Chrystal - sharing honest and deeply relatable experiences of motherhood. The conversation will be facilitated by Motherland Founder and CEO Stephanie Trethewey.

Since launching in 2019, Motherland has supported thousands of women nationwide. Funds raised from the event will help expand support services across New South Wales, ensuring more rural mothers can access connection and community.


About us:

Motherland is a national charity supporting rural mothers across Australia by reducing isolation and improving mental health. Founded in 2019 by journalist and rural mum Stephanie Trethewey, Motherland delivers programs, events and a national online community to ensure every mother has access to connection and support, no matter where she lives.

Through initiatives including its online mothers group program, the Motherland podcast and in-person events, Motherland has supported thousands of women across the country. The organisation continues to raise awareness of the unique challenges facing rural families while building stronger, more connected communities for mothers across Australia.


Contact details:

Jane McAlpine

Motherland Head of Marketing & Comms

[email protected]

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