Motherland Australia

Nine years ago, Georgie Cavanagh was living in Sydney, working in influencer marketing while building her French linen and homewares brand, Carlotta + Gee. Farm life was the furthest thing from her life plan. But during a work trip to Orange, she met a bloke named Curtis at the local pub. After a year of long distance, Georgie fell pregnant with their first child and packed up her Sydney life to move to his family’s cattle and cropping property near Narromine. The isolation hit hard after their daughter Amelia was born. Now, two and a half years later, Georgie and Curtis have welcomed their second child, seven-month-old Sinclair, and are planning their wedding for early next year. But after navigating a move to the country, first-time motherhood and the isolation of farm life, Georgie says nothing prepared her for her biggest adjustment yet: going from one child to two. This is her story.
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Water safety isn't something we think about once a year—it deserves our attention all year round. On farms, drowning risks can include dams, tanks, troughs and creeks. Visit kidsafevic.com.au for free, practical resources to help keep children safe around water.
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Jo Edson first met her partner Nathan at a country rodeo in South Australia more than a decade ago. Before life brought them back together, Jo spent years chasing adventure across Australia. She worked on sheep stations, milked cows in Tasmania, became a head stockman, chased a bodybuilding dream on the Gold Coast, worked in shearing sheds, lived in the Top End, and never stopped saying yes to the next opportunity. But after finally finding everything she'd been searching for, Jo faced her biggest challenge yet. While pregnant with her first child, she suddenly lost her dad. Then, after welcoming her son Taylor, grief, identity loss and postnatal depression collided. On this episode of Motherland, Jo shares the long road back to herself. This is Jo's story.
Kidsafe Victoria's farm water safety campaign is all about putting layers of protection in place, from actively supervising young children around water, restricting access to dams and other water hazards wherever possible, and setting up a safe, securely fenced play area for the kids. Visit kidsafevic.com.au for practical farm water safety information and free resources to help keep your family safe.

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Lezli Burgess was living in Austin, Texas when she met the love of her life. The only problem? He was from Tasmania. Just six months later, she moved to the other side of the world for a man she barely knew. Today, she's raising two young sons with her husband, Cameron, on Bruny Island. But motherhood in one of Australia's most remote communities hasn't always been easy, with no childcare, no hospital, and neighbours who become your lifeline. On today's episode, Lezli shares her extraordinary journey of leaving everything behind for love, building a family and business on a remote island, and why she's found exactly where she belongs. This is her story.
Did you know this week is Farm Safety Week? Kidsafe Victoria has some fantastic farm water safety resources that make it easy to spot potential risks and take action. This week, set aside 10 minutes for a safety check of your property. It's a small investment of time that can provide priceless peace of mind. Visit kidsafevic.com.au to find out more.

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By the time Kirstin Fox was 35, she had been married twice, lost a daughter to stillbirth, and rebuilt her life more times than most people ever will. Growing up on a small farm outside Young in regional NSW, Kirstin never imagined the heartbreak that would shape her life. At just 25 years old, her daughter Phoebe was stillborn – a loss that changed her forever. In the years that followed, Kirstin navigated unimaginable grief, divorce, single motherhood and the challenge of starting over again and again. Yet through it all, she kept finding a way forward. One question became her anchor, and Kirstin discovered a mindset that helped her reclaim her story and keep moving forward, even through life's darkest moments. In this deeply moving conversation, Kirstin opens up about her attempts to protect her heart from further heartbreak, finding love again, and why, at 44, she finally feels like life is only just beginning.
Pregnancy and child loss support services:
Red Nose Grief & Loss Support 24/7 Support Line 1300 308 307 
The Pink Elephants Support Network
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 Living regionally means being surrounded by dams, tanks, troughs and creeks, making farm water safety an important conversation for every family. Kidsafe Victoria's Farm Water Safety campaign shares practical advice to help identify everyday water hazards and prevent child drownings. Learn more at kidsafevic.com.au. 
With deep roots in regional Australia, Elders is committed to supporting farmers, rural communities and the people who sustain life on the land. Together with Motherland, they're backing important conversations and stronger connections across rural Australia. 

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Shianne O'Donoghue-Kent entered her first rodeo at five and by 25 had won Australian rodeo titles, spending most of her life in the saddle. What she didn't expect was becoming a stepmum to four children before 30, or facing a pregnancy that nearly left her unable to walk. At 20 weeks pregnant, Shianne could barely move. Doctors said the pain was normal, but an MRI later revealed two ruptured discs and severe nerve damage that had left her unable to move her right leg. Surgeons warned she could lose her ability to walk altogether. Today, Shianne lives near Echuca on the NSW-Victoria border, where she and her partner Pete run horses, farm hay and livestock, and raise their young daughter alongside Pete's four older children. Today, she speaks candidly about eating disorders, mental health, step-parenting, chronic pain, and the life-changing journey of motherhood.
Support for eating disorders: https://butterfly.org.au
Beyond Blue: 24/7 mental health support line: 1300 22 4636 
Pop Family Speech Pathologists is Australia’s largest online speech pathology practice, supporting families nationwide with expert care and no waitlist. Founded by outback Queensland local Heidi Trusler, Pop was built to make support more accessible for rural and regional families. Learn more or book online at: popfamily.au

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