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Ladies luncheon at Collinsville an ‘inspiring’ and thoroughly enjoyable event

The Heart of the Farm Ladies Luncheon in Collinsville was inspiring thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.

Held at the Collinsville Golf Club on 14 May, the event brought together women from across the region for a day recognising that life on the land is more than a lifestyle,  it is resilience, challenge, and reward all rolled into one.

Attendees enjoyed great food, genuine connection, and engaging conversation, with two outstanding guest speakers:

  • Steph Schmidt (Farm Life Psych) shared practical tools for handling pressure, improving communication, and navigating the realities of farm life.
  • Anika Molesworth (Climate Wise Agriculture) offered fresh insights into climate trends, sustainability, and the future of agriculture.

The day provided a welcome break from routine, with plenty of laughter, connection, and reflection. Many left feeling recharged, inspired, and better equipped for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Stackleroth Farm earned a big vote of thanks for supplying the sunflowers decorating the tables.

Heart of the Farm Ladies Luncheon.
Climate Wise Agriculture principal Anika Molesworth delivering her address to the Ladies Luncheon.
Noeleen Francis, Greentop.
Presenters Steph Schmidt, Farm Life Psych (left), and Anika Molesworth, Climate Wise Agriculture.
Morgan Schneider, Salisbury Plains, nursing baby Jasper.
Steph Schmidt, Farm Life Psych addresses the Ladies Luncheon.
Enjoying the day was Brooke Gordon, Boundary Creek with baby Sadie.
Pictured, from left are: Sharon Yensch Woodlands, Bowen, Casey Burridge, Muirs, Bowen and Anne McBeath, Koonandah.
Dianne Watts, Ulmina Station, centre, and Noeleen Francis, Greentop catch up with Garlone Moulin (back to camera), Mt Pleasant.
Eilis Walker, Nutrien, Ayr.
A lively discussion at the Heart of the Farm Ladies Luncheon in Collinsville.
Lydia Forde with baby Maisie (Mt Pleasant, Bowen).
NQ Dry Tropics Community Engagement and Facilitator Ashleigh Kilgannon.
Nina Hendrikx (Nutrien Ayr).
Anika Molesworth, Shantelle Arratta (Nutrien Ayr) and Sharon Yensch (Woodlands, Bowen).
Gemma Duncan (Collinsville).
Jane Moore (Amelia Downs, Charters Towers).
Thea and Caitlin Crane (Collinsville).
Garlone Moulin (Mt Pleasant, Collinsville), right, and Kylie Stretton, (Red Hill).

This event was delivered by the Landholders Driving Change (LDC2) project, funded by the Queensland Government through the Queensland Reef Water Quality Program.

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