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Motherland empowers, supports rural mums

By Zoe McMaugh

May 23, 2025

Maria Strongman, Bernadette Wilson, Sue Devlin and Marg Marshall. Photo by Rebecca Flisher

More than 200 rural mums from across the district and the wider Riverina attended Motherland’s inaugural Deniliquin event and fundraiser at the Deniliquin Town Hall.

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It was a powerful day of connection, conversation, and community, celebrating the role of Motherland - a national charity working to reduce isolation and improve mental health outcomes for women on the land.

The proceeds from Saturday’s event will enable Motherland to grow its impact, and bolster its scholarship fund.

As well as being a networking event, attendees heard from a number of female community leaders.

Motherland CEO Stephanie Trethewey facilitated a panel of guest speakers which included Homegrown Kids co-founder and former local Emma Hawkins, TV presenter Catriona Rowntree and local businesswomen Emily Small and Johanna Murphy.