To our FRANKIE4 Community,
Today we’re recognising the many shapes motherhood can take and everything it holds.
Whether you're raising children, supporting others in a mothering role, navigating life with the absence of a mother figure, or carrying the longing for motherhood — we see you, and we’re thinking of you.
As a mum of three young children, I’ve experienced the joy, the chaos, and the never-ending juggle. A few years ago, with three under four and my husband deployed to Afghanistan with the Australian Army, I learned quickly that I couldn’t do it all on my own. More importantly, I learned that I didn’t have to. It was the women around me — friends, family, and even those I barely knew who showed up and helped carry me through.
That time in my life taught me something powerful. Motherhood isn't defined by biology or tradition. It’s made up of quiet strength, shared stories, and the unspoken bond between women who support one another. It is in the acts of care, the late-night check-ins, the moments of vulnerability and humour, and the fierce love that shows up in so many different ways.
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate every version of that love. However you show up — for yourself, for others, for your community — you are seen and appreciated.
Thinking of you this Mother's Day,
With love,
Hilary McMillan
Group CEO