But Pink Ladies Day was never just about the glamour of a luncheon. It's about women, connection and rural health.
Over 200 guests filled the room — friends, neighbours, mothers, daughters — gathering not only to celebrate, but to stand behind something bigger: the right for women in rural communities to access the same quality of care as those in larger centres.
The stories shared
Every year, Pink Ladies Day reminds us why women’s health matters. This year’s speakers gave voice to that truth.
Dr Chris Cowling, Executive Director Rural Health, opened the program with a powerful conversation on pelvic health — a subject often left in the shadows, but essential to the wellbeing of women across the Darling Downs.
Then came the stories that made the room still.
Goondiwindi mum Meg Ellis shared the raw, unforgettable experience of giving birth by the river — and the care and connection that supported her through it.
Warwick Hospital’s Midwifery Unit Manager Toni Randall spoke with passion about the dedication of her team.
And new mum Zoe Grubb reflected on the care she received through the Midwifery Group Practice, proving how much difference the right model of care can make.
They weren’t just stories. They were reminders: that behind every statistic is a mother, a family, a life forever shaped by the care available in that moment.
A legacy of impact
Since the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation took on Pink Ladies Day in 2020, the event has raised more than $150,000 for rural hospitals.
Those funds have already transformed care in Warwick, Kingaroy, and Goondiwindi — funding equipment like nitrous delivery systems for emergency procedures, advanced ultrasound technology, and machines that detect lymphoedema early, sparing patients long trips away from home.
Every ticket sold, every raffle entered, every dollar given has a ripple effect. And this year, that legacy continued — with Warwick guests helping to write the next chapter for women’s health in the Southern Region.
More than a luncheon
The Abbey’s historic halls and floral-filled marquees set the scene, but it was the details that carried the heart of the day.
Stalls lined the lawn — from local artisan vendors to vital health information booths. Guests could book in breast, bowel and cervical cancer screenings, connect with the Women’s Health Clinic, or simply discover something beautiful to take home.
It was community at its best: glamorous, yes, but grounded in purpose.
Looking ahead
There’s something powerful about what happens when hundreds of people come together with a shared goal. It becomes more than an event — it becomes a movement.
Pink Ladies Day in Warwick wasn’t just another location, it was a milestone. A sign of what’s possible when a community says: women’s health matters here.
