

Created by friends, for friends. Danielle, Melissa and Lianne

Introducing Mamas Down Under, a revolutionary support network transforming the lives of expat mothers across Australia, starting in the Gold Coast. Our innovative platform connects mothers, fosters community engagement supporting local Gold Coast businesses, and provides invaluable resources underpinned in supporting expats who have already made the move, or that plan too.


About Our Movement

Mamas Down Under Launches Innovative Support Network for Expat Mothers Across Australia.
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Three best friends came together to create community and connection for expat mothers living abroad. After noticing limited connection spaces for expat mothers in the Gold Coast and how niche the expansive experience is, that it would be empowering and supportive to connect with other mothers navigating the same experience, supporting mental health and wellbeing. The mission is to provide services, support and relatable stories to expat women living abroad currently or that plan to immigrate in the near future.
Mamas Down Under community, is the family that you choose, no longer does being an expat need to feel lonely, find your people, expand your network and build lasting, authentic connections.

Events
Upcoming Events
- Sun, 23 FebCity of Gold Coast
- Fri, 14 MarBurleigh Heads

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Our Causes
Danielle, one of the founders, has a strong mental health focus, and the impacts the move can have on mothers, their children and spouses. After many years working with children, she understood quickly the need for adjustment counselling for children who have immigrated. Through discussions with founders Melissa O'Brien and Lianne Appleby they decided to begin a relatable podcast discussing the highs and lows of life abroad as an expat which led to community events and a wider range of offerings when it was established that some services providing to this cohort of the Gold Coast population could be better. As a small business to date we have only supported local businesses within the Gold Coast not accepting sponsorship due to the founders already having full time professional careers. As the company is beginning to scale and we have established a strong need for our community we plan to create an organisation that provides support to expats, not only just with resources and services but with emotional and wellbeing support encompassed in all offerings.
Empowerment
Empowering expat mothers by creating connection and purpose. Through events, our podcast and a series of resources to support mothers who have left there homeland to create a life abroad.
Wellness
Promoting physical and emotional well-being for mothers and families.
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We know through our own experiences the challenges of settling in a new country, and have resources as well as recommended support options for both you, your family and childrens needs.
Inclusivity
Creating an inclusive and diverse community that celebrates every mother's journey in transitioning to a new life abroad.
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Advocacy
Advocating for policies and initiatives that benefit mothers and families moving abroad, as well as providing resources to support mothers and families rights in Australia.
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Streamlining the process of moving abroad, through offering services such as relocation agent, a profile of trusted services and schools.
Community
Monthly events in and around the Gold Coast.
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Breaking Down Barriers: Through our podcast which has over 12,000 downloads in a 30 day period have provided relatable stories, resources and provide informed discussions on the expat journey. We have also joined forces with mainly local businesses within the Gold Coast supporting the communities economy, we have many inspiring conversations regarding overcoming isolation and finding connection.
Resources
Providing educational resources and workshops to empower mothers in their expat journey.
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We have developed a community hub in which we will be supporting the needs of expats who plan to make the move to Australia. Providing a relocation service to our community, giving them the opportunity to tap into our network of parenting and self-care experts, immigration consultants, and recruitment advisors for exclusive quotes and advice.