New date, same great event!
Our 2025 Women’s Luncheon has been rescheduled to Friday 16 May 2025. All ticket holders will be contacted with more information about the rescheduled event.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the event, please reach out to our events team via P: (02) 4957 7783.
Together with our Event Partner, Club Taree, we invite you celebrate the women in our community, our businesses and our families at our 2025 Women’s Luncheon.
Enjoy a two-course lunch, complimentary arrival drink, and great company whilst raising funds to support Manning Great Lakes families with a sick or injured child using Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW programs.
WHERE: Club Taree
WHEN: Friday 16 May, 10:30am – 2:00pm
COST: $100 per person
Great prizes to be won in the raffle, and every ticket is a lucky door prize entry. Save your spot today!
Introducing our 2025 Women’s Luncheon Speakers…
Mariane Power is a Clinical Psychologist and Inclusive Workplace and Neurodiversity Specialist, dedicated to advancing systemic transformation that improves the personal and professional lives of neurodivergent individuals
Her evidence-based approach goes beyond compliance with psychosocial safety legislation, empowering individuals and companies to cultivate truly neuroinclusive environments and cultures, unlocking the full potential of diverse teams.
Gemma Pol is a Wiradyuri, Ngemba and Paakantji woman from a small coastal town on Worimi Country. She is the CEO of Common Ground First Nations, a 100% First Nations-led and operated not-for-profit driving systems change through storytelling. She is also a director at Firesticks, contributing to Indigenous-led cultural fire management and self-determined communities that drive their own cultural burning practices.
With a background in strategic communications, governance and social impact storytelling, Gemma is passionate about truth-telling, movement-building, and creating safe spaces for First Nations people to share their stories on their own terms. She believes storytelling is a powerful tool for shifting narratives, strengthening communities and driving systemic change that protects both people and Country.
Alicia Payne is a dedicated mum and local business owner with her own connection to RMHC Northern NSW – offering inspiring insight on balancing a seriously ill child and small business.
When her son, Bronson, was diagnosed with Leukemia, Alicia and family relied on our Ronald McDonald House in Newcastle to keep them together while Bronson sought vital medical treatment. The family have also enjoyed a stay at our Family Retreat in Forster – taking the time to reconnect after Bronson’s hospital stays.
With Special musical performance from Chloe Hicks
Chloe is a rising country pop musician from the Mid North Coast of Australia, blending her love for pop and country music into a fresh and captivating sound. Drawing inspiration from icons like Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift, Chloe has been honing her craft as both a vocalist and guitarist over the past few years, building a style that is uniquely her own. Known for her sweet, catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, she’s quickly winning over listeners with her undeniable talent.
Sponsorship opportunities available
Align your business with something meaningful – join us as an event sponsor and help keep families with a seriously ill or inured child together when it matters most.
Contact Rachel, Fundraising Events Coordinator M: 0436 615 522 E: [email protected]
During this event filming and photography may take place. Please see full details of Notice of Filming.
With thanks to our event sponsors…
