Parenting in Rural Australia: Motherland with Steph Trethewey
About this episode
The episode discusses the unique challenges of parenting in rural Australia with insights from Stephanie Trethewey, founder of Motherland Australia.
In this episode of Let's Reconnect , psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada speaks with Stephanie Trethewey , founder and CEO of Motherland Australia, about the unique realities of raising children in regional and rural Australia. Stephanie shares her own journey from city journalist to rural mum and explains why she founded Motherland, a national charity supporting rural mothers experiencing isolation and mental health challenges. Together, they explore the hidden pressures country families face, from limited access to healthcare, childcare and education, to the emotional impact of farming life, succession planning and natural disasters. They also discuss why rural communities demonstrate remarkable strength, while challenging the idea that people should simply be labelled "resilient." The conversation also explores children's education, boarding schools, social media, community connection, parenting in remote Australia and what every Australian can learn from country families about raising connected, capable and resilient children. Whether you live in the city or on the land, this episode offers valuable insights into parenting, mental health and the importance of community. In this…
People in this episode
Host: Breanna Jayne Sada
Guest: Stephanie Trethewey
Topics covered
- parenting in rural Australia
- mental health
- community support
- maternal isolation
- education access
- rural challenges
Keywords
- rural parenting
- mental health
- community connection
- Motherland Australia
- maternal isolation
- education
- childcare access
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Motherland Australia
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