Local Community Catch Ups

A National Initiative Connecting Women Across Australia

At Motherless Daughters Australia, connection and support are at the heart of everything we do. Our Local Community Catch Ups are relaxed gatherings hosted by trusted MDA Community Representatives in each state and territory. 

Whether it's a quiet coffee, a walk on the beach, or a casual meal, these relaxed gatherings offer a safe space to share experiences, connect, and feel understood by others who have experianced mother loss.



Hosted Nationally by Local Representatives

From major cities to regional towns, our network of Local Representatives brings these gatherings to life across the country. Each representative is a member of the MDA community and is here to support you wherever you are in your grief journey.

Gatherings are organised through our Private Peer Support Group on Facebook, so RSVPs and full details are only available to group members. 

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Meet Our Passionate Team of MDA Representatives

Melbourne

Tegan Airey

I’m excited and honored to join MDA as one of the Community Catch-Up Representatives for Victoria! The wonderful women I've met and friends I've made through MDA have been amazing, and I can’t wait to help other Motherless Daughters build similar bonds in our community. – Tegan

Upcoming Event
Lunch
July 27, 2025
Upcoming Event
Dinner
August 23, 2025
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Melbourne & Surrounds

Jess Evans

I am delighted by this opportunity to play an integral role in bringing together the MDA community. Passionate about raising awareness of the organisation, I’m excited to foster existing friendships and build new connections with my fellow Victorians.

Upcoming Event
Lunch
August 2, 2025
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Latrobe Valley

Danielle Fear

As the Motherless Daughters Australia Latrobe Valley Representative, I know what a privilege it is to be part of this compassionate community. I want to help provide a safe space for women and girls to connect, heal, and support one another through the lifelong journey of mother loss. Through the provision of Latrobe Valley and surrounds Community Catch Ups, I want to make sure that no one walks this path alone, empowering motherless daughters to find strength, connection, and a meaningful way to honour and express their grief.

Upcoming Event
Dinner
July 23, 2025
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Sydney

Shannon McGovern

I am very excited for the opportunity to represent MDA in our NSW community. I’m looking forward to organising catch ups in Sydney, to help us connect and support other women who have also lost their mums.

Upcoming Event
Brunch
August 17, 2025
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Central Coast and Newcastle

Erin Johnson

There is really something special that happens when women/girls come together and it will be such a meaningful way to honour our grief. I can’t wait to meet you all very soon – love and strength.

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Central Queensland / Rockhampton

Jennifer Mallon

Losing your mum can feel isolating, and in regional areas, support can be hard to find. I was blessed to have someone in my life who "got it" and helped me along the way but Finding the MDA community quite soon after I lost mum helped validate so much of my experience that felt too hard to share. I’m looking forward to connecting with other women in Central Queensland, creating a space where we can support and uplift each other.

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Brisbane

Alana Clelland

Providing a safe and supportive space for our lovely ladies in South East Queensland is so important to me. Community catch-ups are an opportunity for each of us to feel ‘normal’ in our grief, all the other emotions, and memories. I look forward to creating many more opportunities for the ‘friends we’ve yet to meet’ and the friends we’ve already made, in the Support Group, to come together.

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Toowoomba

Lucinda Van Bael

I am thrilled and so very honoured to be named one of Queensland’s Community Catch-Up Representatives. I look forward to creating some beautiful and meaningful connections, while we support each other during our motherless journeys. I am passionate about sharing the wonderful work that MDA is doing and looking forward to helping to build and grow MDA’s presence within the wider community, let’s all say her name.

Upcoming Event
Lunch
July 27, 2025
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Darwin

Bella Skidmore

I'm looking forward to supporting Territorian Motherless Daughters, and helping to build and strengthen our community here in the NT.

Upcoming Event
Brunch/Lunch
August 3, 2025
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Adelaide

Bianca Mountford

I am so excited for the opportunity to represent MDA in our South Australian community. The connections I’ve made through MDA are so incredible and I really value the chance to support more motherless daughters to build those connections in our local community.

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Perth

Paula Hartmann

It's a privilege to join MDA as the Community Catch Up Representative in Perth. Looking forward to connecting with everyone and making a positive impact together as we honour our angel mums.

Upcoming Event
Dinner
August 16, 2025
Upcoming Event
Dinner
September 26, 2025
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South Western Australia

Donelle Gunson

I am super excited to be the South West, WA Representative! I shout loud and clear to all about how wonderful this organisation is! It has been the best thing for me, and I’ve made some amazing connections. I'm really looking forward to connecting more women throughout South West WA.

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No problem, you can still express interest in attending a local Catch Up by completing this short form. We’ll make sure you’re included and provide you with all the details of the local event.

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