Rachael McAulay

This month’s MomCo Member Spotlight shines on Rachael McAulay, a member of an Australian MumCo group and a woman whose joy, faith and servant heart have left a lasting impact on everyone around her. Nominated by her friend Mandy, Rachael was recognized for the way she consistently goes above and beyond — welcoming moms with open arms, creating spaces of belonging, and leading with deep obedience to God. From founding new meetups to quietly showing up with practical love and encouragement, Rachael embodies what it means to champion mothers and walk faithfully in service. 

Who are you nominating, and how do you know them? 

I have known Rachael for a few years, over video calls and emails. We finally met in person at the Australian Leadership Summit last November. Rachael’s bubbly personality grabs you straight away, and she is someone you want to be around. 

How long have they been a MomCo member and part of your local meetup, and what has their involvement looked like?   

Rachael started with MumCo, which was called MOPS at the time, volunteering in the kids’ program in 2000. She has had a willing heart for MumCo for many years. She started attending the Monash group as a mum with her first child and jumped into leadership a few years later. More recently, her passion for championing mums has been channeled into setting up MumCo Knox in 2022 and then starting another meetup in Boronia at the beginning of 2025.  

Rachael has continually been a beacon of hope and a light in finding strength in Jesus. The group was unique, in the fact that we didn’t have a kids’ program but just shared alongside each other with the beautiful chaos of our kiddos in the room with us. This was actually exactly what a lot of the mums needed! We championed and held each other up through practical things in our MumCo time, like getting snacks for each other or our kids, holding babies, having dance parties with all the mums and kids, and talking about the MumCo curriculum while we shared life alongside each other. This model has transferred to our MumCo Boronia group — where we now have a sandpit too! The “all in” group dynamic is still so precious! Our mums share that they feel encouraged, supported, and that they belong.  

Rachael loves the mums with such a fierce, generous and consistent approach that I could honestly share so many stories of her involvement with MumCo! For Rachael, though, it’s not a “task” or “to-do list.” It’s an expression that flows from her deep heart and passion to champion mums! 

Tell us about a time this member went above and beyond. 

When speaking with Rachael’s team members and the mums attending her meetup, they mentioned that she is great with practical things like meal drop-offs, folding laundry and lending a listening ear. She even gave one MumCo member a haircut when she visited and asked, “What is it that you need, really?” 

They shared about her recently hosting two beautiful events in her home. First, a mums’ night out. Her group all came to her house for a potluck dinner, and she set the scene with a candlelit dinner, worship music, and even organized a physio to come and give shoulder massages to the women. 

The second event was a Melbourne MumCo leaders’ retreat. There was not a dry eye in the house as Rachael went above and beyond to bless us! She prepared dinner, personalized notes and chocolates, and questions to guide us as we reflected on our groups and prayed for them and each other. We worshipped together as she organized her hubby to play the piano, and we sang “I Speak Jesus” over the mums in our groups, our families and each other. 

What has this member meant to you personally or to the other moms in your meetup? 

Rachael is such a beautiful example of living a life of obedience. Out of obedience, she adopted her foster daughters, and even when the journey was hard, she never gave up on them. Out of obedience, she also started MumCo, which has blessed so many of us more than we can ever express. She is a true woman of faith — turning to God in every situation and trusting Him fully. I truly admire her. Through her life, she has shown me what it means to be a woman of faith, walking daily in obedience to God. Her example encourages and inspires me to trust Him more deeply in my own journey.  

Rachael is the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman. I admire her deeply for her strength, compassion and unwavering dedication to others. She champions and supports mothers so well, and I personally feel so uplifted and inspired by her.  

Rachael is a role model for me and someone I really love and respect. She leads by example, has a true servant heart and shows me what it looks like to follow Jesus. When I share something I’m struggling with in our group, she encourages me with grace and also shares her wisdom and experiences, which have been so helpful.  

If you could say anything to this member to tell them about the positive impact they are having on others, what would it be? 

I really appreciate her. There are not enough words to say how truly amazing she is. Rachael truly loves Jesus with all of her being and that flows into loving those who have the privilege of meeting her! 

Rachael, you faithfully move forward in what God is calling you to. The impact you have for God on those around you is amazing and will be felt many years on from now. The work you are doing with and for these mums is a true testament to God’s workings in your life. You are an encouragement and an inspiration to many of us. Keep following God with all your heart and trust in His plan over your life.