270: Diann Hawkins has fostered over 100 children over the past 35 years

When Diann Hawkins saw a small ad seeking foster families, she couldn’t have known it would define the next 35 years of her life. A former nurse, bush cook, and mum of three, Diann had just farewelled her youngest to boarding school. The house was quiet. She was lonely. So she opened her heart (and home) to children in need. From their remote Queensland property, she and her husband Morris have fostered more than 100 children, welcoming newborns through to teens, saying painful goodbyes, and giving every child a safe place to land. Now in her 70s, Diann is still answering calls and still setting extra places at the table. This is the story of a rural mum whose quiet legacy is bigger than she’ll ever admit. This is her story. Thanks to Blundstone for supporting our Winter podcast season. Blundstone Kids boots are tough, comfy, and built for adventure - rain, hail or shine. Rugged, reliable, and ready for anything. Blundstone Kids boots are made to grow with them. To learn more about Blundstone and their range CLICK HERE Following on from National Farm Safety Week, together with Kidsafe Victoria, let’s make our farms and rural communities safer for our families. CLICK HERE to access Kidsafe Victoria’s free resources:Apply for a Motherland National Conference Scholarship HEREhttps://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia