You’re invited to Every Mum Conference

It has been a long season of navigating uncertainty, living smaller and experiencing a little more fear and anxiety than usual. We have the opportunity to declare a time of fresh starts and turning ordinary experiences into extraordinary ones. Trying to do this alone is tough though. We need equipping and community with other mums. This is the reason MOPS Australia is running the very first Every Mum Conference this year, and you’re invited!

Are you knee deep in nappies? Or juggling the many activities your kids are part of? Then the Every Mum conference has something for you. Be encouraged and equipped as a mother, a woman and a leader. This conference is open to all mums. You don’t need to be involved in MOPS or share a Christian faith background. Speakers and workshop presenters will cover many topics on parenting, personal development, leadership and spiritual growth.

Making plans in these uncertain times can be a challenge. We designed the Every Mum Conference with flexibility in mind. So your ticket gives you access to all of the content online. You also get 90 days of on-demand access afterwards. Additionally, local hubs (watching in a group) offers an in-person experience that will show the same content as the online conference. Local hubs also offer the opportunity for connection and discussion together. Attending a hub is an optional extra*. The hub details will release closer to the conference date.

The details

Date: Saturday 16th October (with optional Friday night sessions too where you can join MOPS Australia leaders in celebrating MOPS Australia’s 21st birthday and find out about the new theme for 2022- All About Love)

Time: Run live 9 am to 6 pm AEDT (each timezone has a suggested agenda on the website using the on-demand features when needed)

Format: Online (with in-person hub options) including interactive workshop session options

Registration is open now with an early bird discount on offer until 20th August.

Some fun features

  • Attendee website and app- you will get a log in to view the content, find out more about speakers and interact with other attendees
  • Connect with other attendees you know by scheduling an appointment for a video call with them- particularly great for those joining online
  • Virtual exhibition hall: not only can you find out more about our amazing sponsors but also browse the virtual market booths for our Mumma’s online market for some shopping fun. Could be a good way to get some early Christmas shopping done! (see more info below)

Register now

Have more questions? Check out the information in the link above, then email info@mops.org.au if you still have questions.

We cannot wait to gather online or in-person for Every Mum Conference. You’re invited. Share that invitation with your friends too.

*Please note: as the offerings at each local hub will vary, tickets to attend an in-person gathering may incur an additional fee to cover venue or catering costs. The organiser of each hub will set the ticket price for that hub. Locations of local hubs are determined by those in each region willing to host a gathering. Please contact MOPS Australia at mopsconference@gmail.com ASAP if you or your church would like to host a conference hub for your region on Saturday 16 October 2021.

Mumma’s Online Market

Applications are now open for the Mumma’s Online Market.

To apply, please complete the Online Application Form here: https://forms.gle/qfkq5fNshUutT1sY9

Find full details at that link.

Alternatively, please email your expression of interest to mopsconference@gmail.com to receive a PDF copy of the form.

Don’t forget to tell all your mummy friends!

Sponsors

Our key sponsors make this event possible:

 

Opportunity InternationalVision Christian Radio

Pregnancy Problem House

 

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