A Graziher podcast telling stories of women who live in rural, regional and remote Australia. Hear from farmers, mothers, photographers, business owners as well as teachers, nurses and doctors. Hear from women who have moved to the country and who have moved out of the country. Everyday women who have a story to tell. Join our hosts Emily Herbert and Sammie O'Brien, as they speak to women from all over Australia.
A Graziher podcast telling stories of women who live in rural, regional and remote Australia. Hear from farmers, mothers, photographers, business owners as well as teachers, nurses and doctors. Hear from women who have moved to the country and who have moved out of the country. Everyday women who have a story to tell. Join our hosts Emily Herbert and Sammie O'Brien, as they speak to women from all over Australia.
Carol Mudford is the 2025 Agrifutures Australia Rural Womanof the Year.
The AgriFutures award celebrates women who are making animpact on rural industries, businesses and communities, and aims to inspire the next generation of female leaders.
The award shines a spotlight on some of the most inspirational, courageous, innovative and hardworking women out there, and celebrates all that rural Australia has to offer.
Carol is a registered nurse, hailing from Gilgandra in NewSouth Wales. She’s also spent years working in shearing sheds across the country — as a wool handler, shearer and, most recently, leading the charge in suicide prevention and mental health support, through her registered charity sHedway.
Parts of this episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, Lifeline is available 24/7. The number to call is 13 11 14.
This episode is proudly supported by McKinney's. For over 140 years, McKinney's has been one of the country's most trusted names in fine jewellery and luxury goods. From its origins inToowoomba, Queensland, this distinguished family business has evolved over five generations to become one of Australia's most respected jewellers.
Merging traditional values of craftsmanship andpersonal service with modern standards of elegance and design, McKinney's continues to curate the finest pieces to celebrate life's most meaningful moments.
Precious memories begin at McKinney's — visit mckinneys.com.au.