Motherland is Coming to the Channel Country!
We’re heading to Quilpie this October to celebrate the incredible women who call rural Australia home—and you’re invited.
🗓 Saturday 11 October
📍 Quilpie Shire Hall
⏰ 10:30am – 4:00pm (Doors open from 10.00am)
This one-day event is all about you, a heartfelt celebration of the strength that defines rural motherhood. Whether you come for the stories, the laughter, the cuppa, or the community, we promise you’ll leave feeling inspired and supported.
What’s On
We’re thrilled to welcome Paralympic gold medallist and speaker Annabelle Williams OAM as our keynote guest. Annabelle will share her powerful story of perseverance, purpose, and embracing life’s challenges.
The day will also feature a panel discussion hosted by Motherland Founder and CEO Stephanie Trethewey, joined by three remarkable women:
Shona Underwood – local artist and grazier
Diane Dowrick – RFDS Flight Nurse and Channel Country Ladies Day President
Tash Johnston – Founder of Farm Angels
This is your chance to connect, reflect, and be part of something bigger.
Tickets are $50 and include:
A welcome drink on arrival
A beautiful Motherland gift
A light lunch
Access to our exclusive raffle with amazing prizes
Time to relax in the Relaxation Area, hosted by Channel Country Ladies Day
A chance to unwind with fresh coffee on-site and a colouring-in station provided by 1800-4-Women Team
A special closing performance by Australian illusionist Josh Norbido to wrap up the day
Free tickets are available for rural mums affected by recent flooding in Western Queensland – this event was created especially for you. To access a free ticket, email us at hello@motherlandaustralia.com.au
💗 50% of all proceeds will be donated to Farm Angels, supporting families in the bush doing it tough.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable. Children under 12 may attend free of charge.
Our mission is to eliminate the crippling isolation many rural mums face by creating an online village and support that every rural mum can access, regardless of her location.
