Motherland Australia

At 33, Kerrie Paisley was pregnant again after the heartbreak of pregnancy loss. Then a lump in her breast changed everything. At 22 weeks pregnant, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. By 26 weeks, she was undergoing chemotherapy, with a little boy at home, a baby on the way, and one overwhelming thought: she needed to be here for them both. Living on a cattle property near Lismore, NSW, Kerrie has faced enormous challenges, from traumatic birth and pregnancy loss to chronic illness and cancer, often having to fight for answers along the way. In this powerful episode, she opens up about the toll of treatment, motherhood guilt, and learning to trust her body again. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kerrie's story is an important reminder to know your body, trust your instincts and advocate for your health. 
Motherland Connect is Australia's first digital health directory for rural mums, connecting you with services to support your physical, mental and emotional health. And if you're a business that can support rural mums, either in person or via telehealth, you can list your services for FREE and help more women access the care they need. Visit motherlandconnect.org.au to find support or list your business today!

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George Henderson is a farmer, husband and dad of three, raising his family on the same property where he grew up, near Yass in New South Wales. But behind the scenes, George had battled depression and anxiety since his teenage years. For decades, he kept his struggles largely to himself, until eventually, he reached breaking point. As the pressures of farming and fatherhood grew, George struggled to find joy in the life he loved. In this episode, George shares how his wife Lan, family, friends and professional support helped him through his darkest days. He opens up about the impact on fatherhood, stepping away from the farm, and his long road to recovery. Today, George is enjoying fatherhood and farming again, and is sharing his story to help others. It's a raw and important conversation about fatherhood, mental health, marriage and the power of asking for help.
Content warning: this episode includes discussion of depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or anyone you know needs help, contact Lifeline immediately on 13 11 14
Father Land is proudly supported by Nutrien Ag Solutions, going further for Australian farmers. From farm supplies and agronomy advice to livestock and finance, Nutrien’s local specialists combine local know-how with the backing of one of Australia’s largest agricultural networks.
Find your local branch at nutrien.com.au and see how Nutrien can go further for your farm.

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Finding your place in a farming family isn't always easy, especially when you're raising children. Joy McClymont knows that feeling well. Joy lives on a sheep and cattle property west of Longreach, where she and her husband have raised four children. Before motherhood, Joy had travelled the world, competed in an Ironman World Championship and worked as a teacher. But moving onto her husband's family farm challenged her confidence. Between babies, distance education, drought and farm work, Joy built something of her own: Off the Track Training, an online fitness business supporting rural women. Almost 17 years later, with her eldest at university, three children at boarding school and the challenges of midlife, Joy is preparing to close that chapter. Today, Joy shares the highs and lows of raising four kids in outback Queensland, finding her place on the farm, navigating perimenopause and learning when to put herself first.
With deep roots in regional Australia, Elders proudly supports the farmers, families and communities that sustain life on the land. Through its partnership with Motherland, Elders is backing important conversations and stronger rural communities, helping build a brighter future for Australian agriculture. https://elders.com.au/
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Robert Mackenzie left school at 14. By 17, he was buying trucks and machinery. Today, he’s the man behind Maccas Australian Black Angus Beef, one of Australia’s most respected Angus beef enterprises. But behind the success is a story he’s never fully told, until now. Robert opens up about working 120-hour weeks, burnout, the breakdown of his 25-year marriage and losing his best mate to cancer. He also shares why he decided to walk away from his businesses and spend an entire year travelling Australia with his family. But at the heart of this conversation is fatherhood. After years of working harder, building bigger and providing more, Robert came to realise that what matters most is time with your kids. Now, with two sons working alongside him, he reflects on family, fatherhood and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
Father Land is proudly supported by Nutrien Ag Solutions, going further for Australian farmers. From farm supplies and agronomy advice to livestock and finance, Nutrien’s local specialists combine local know-how with the backing of one of Australia’s largest agricultural networks.
Find your local branch at nutrien.com.au and see how Nutrien can go further for your farm.
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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and October 15 marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Sara Grant is a mum of four, but the rest of the world only sees her as a mum of two. Her first baby, Jesse, was stillborn after a devastating diagnosis at their 20-week scan. The following year, she welcomed her daughter Holley, and while living remotely in Mount Isa, found an important sense of connection through a local mothers’ group. Then in 2008, after an otherwise healthy pregnancy, her daughter Bo died just five hours after birth.  Two years later, Sara and her husband welcomed their daughter Belle. Today, Holley is 20 and Belle is 16. Jesse and Bo remain very much part of their family. For the past six years, Sara has worked with Red Nose, supporting other bereaved parents, including families in rural Australia. Today, Sara shares her story of loss, grief, motherhood and finding her village. It’s heartbreaking, but it’s also full of hope.
Pregancy & infant loss support: 
Instagram: @rednosegriefandloss  
Facebook: @rednosegriefandloss
Hospital to Home Lived Experience Peer Support Program https://rednose.org.au/grief-and-loss-support/find-support/hospital-to-home/
Support Groups, in person and online https://rednose.org.au/grief-and-loss-support/find-support/peer-and-group-support/join-a-group/
Community Engagement, for October Walks to Remember Events https://rednose.org.au/events/walk-to-remember-2026/
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