The Australian Adoption Podcast

01/10/2025

A shout-out some of the many quiet heroes behind the scenes...

While riding 310kms across the Central West Cycle Trail for Adopt Change... I took a moment to recognise some of the incredible people and organisations doing the invisible... tireless work to support kids in care...

From ... to .bags in Perth... and the team at Adopt Change... from Jigsaw Qld... and the in NSW... thank you... Your work may not always be seen... but it absolutely deserves to be recognised... celebrated... and supported more broadly in our communities...

This ride was tough... especially with no training... but doing something challenging is always worth it when the cause is this important... Every child deserves a safe... permanent... and loving home... That’s why we ride...
To everyone who’s already donated... thank you... You’re helping shine a light on the work that matters most...

👉 If you haven’t yet... please consider supporting Adopt Change

Let’s keep raising awareness... sharing stories... and backing the people who make change happen...

30/09/2025

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🎥 Day 1 on the road recap - me, my bike, and a camera strapped to my face 😅

No training, just a big heart and a bigger reason to ride.

310kms across the Central West Cycle Trail for Adopt Change, because every child deserves a safe, permanent, and loving home.
This ride was tough, but doing something challenging- especially when you’re not “ready” is always worth it. The views, the laughs, the cause… it all pays off.

Huge thanks to everyone who’s already donated. Your support means the world and helps make real change happen. 💛

👉 If you haven’t yet, please consider donating. Link in bio

Every pedal stroke counts. Every dollar helps.

28/09/2025

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Just on our way home from an unforgettable adventure on the Central West Cycle Trail.

310kms of pure magic for

The weather was perfect, the canola fields were showing off, and every stop along the way added its own flavour to the journey.

Huge thanks to David Allworth for your guidance and maps, we couldn’t have done it without you. To Sally at Ellismayne, thank you for setting the tone with your rustic shearing shed charm- we felt right at home. Anna at Anna’s B&B, your breakfast was legendary and your warmth even better. Ballimore Pub, that burger of the lot hit harder than a headwind- epic feed after a big day. Hair of the Dog Inn, thanks for the warm welcome and your fabulous Hump Day Rump Day special- we smashed it! Budgalong Lodge, Nick, your paddock-to-plate hamper was divine and the lodge was pure luxury. And to Sue at Mayfield Farm, your cottage, home cooking, and hospitality were the perfect finale to our four-day ride.
We laughed, we posed, we ate like queens and we rode with purpose.

Until next time… legs are cooked, hearts are full, and the memories are golden 💛🚴‍♀️🌾💛

It’s not too late to donate. Link in bio!

28/09/2025

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From incredible scenic views, brushing teeth with retro flair to feeding horses, jumping through canola fields, dodging cows, and fixing flat tyres like blonde bush mechanics, we’ve laughed, leapt, and pedaled our way through the Central West Cycle Trail.
Every photo and video tells a story. Every kilometre supports , helping give kids the safe, permanent homes they deserve.
We’re riding for change, powered by pies, coffee, and a whole lotta heart. If you’ve smiled at our chaos or felt the breeze from our turbine chats, please donate or share the ride.

Link to donate is in bio 👌

25/09/2025

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We’re riding the Central West Cycle Trail with heart and purpose! Every kilometre we pedal is for Adopt Change, to help give every child a safe, permanent, and loving home. We’ve faced flat tyres, sore legs, and wild weather, but nothing will stop us from pushing forward for this incredible cause.

Support the ride. Share the mission. Donate if you can. Let’s make change happen, one km at a time.

Link to donate is in my bio 🙌

23/09/2025

23/09/2025

Arriving and on a mission for a great cause!

22/09/2025

Meet the bike crew!

Em Pacey- setting the pace, itinerary, food and rest stops.

Bree Dedini- the endurance and master of strength, deep convos, positivity and our on hand pharmacist.

And me… 😊

19/09/2025

🧡 Every Child Deserves Safety, Stability, and Support

Right now in Australia, over 45,000 children are living in out-of-home care, including foster care, kinship care, and residential homes. Many of these children have faced trauma, instability, and separation far too young.

Recently, more than 4,800 children who were living in hotels, motels, and caravan parks have been placed into foster homes, a vital shift toward safety and belonging. But the carers who’ve opened their hearts and homes need more support to meet these kids’ complex emotional and developmental needs.

That’s why I’m riding 400km this September through the Central West Cycle Trail- to raise funds for Adopt Change, an organisation working to improve outcomes for children in care and back the carers who show up for them every day.

Let’s ride this road together. Big hearts, big impact. 📍 Link in bio to donate and share 💛

19/09/2025

Bike prep 👏👏👏

12/09/2025

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Country Roads, Big Hearts:
Riding 400km for Kids in Care!

Hi, I’m Nadia, a health promotion officer, podcaster, and passionate advocate for children in out-of-home care. This September, I’m taking on a 400km bike ride through the Central West Cycle Trail in NSW. It’s more than just a physical challenge, it’s a mission to raise funds and awareness for foster carers and the incredible kids they support.

Why this ride? Because every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. And because foster carers, those everyday heroes, deserve all the backup we can give them.
I’ve spent years listening to stories of resilience, heartbreak, and hope through my podcast and professional work. Now, I’m turning my own story into action. From dusty trails to winding roads, every kilometre I ride is for the kids who’ve had to navigate life’s toughest terrain far too young.

Let’s ride this road together. Big hearts, big impact.

link here and in bio
https://www.adoptchange.org.au/campaigns/%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-country-roads-big-hearts-riding-400km-for-kids-in-care/

Nadia X