At the beginning of 2010 five families left their old lives behind to start a new life in the bush. Twelve months later, four out of the five families have lasted the distance. Now there’s even a wedding and a baby on the way!
For the Guerke family, the tree change hasn’t been easy. They spent months renovating their second home only to be told by the landlord, his daughter would need the farmhouse. With no work and little money, they’ve had to send one of their children to live with Kylie’s Mum over 800kms away.
The Moores are making the most out of country living. Despite their commitment to nursing, Tony has had to resort to his previous career as a geologist and has landed a job at a nearby mine.
Widowed mother, Donna Roberts set out with her two kids for a new life. As Christmas Day approaches, so too does the second anniversary of husband, Steve’s death.
On Jo and Andrew’s wedding day, news spreads that the road into Trundle has been cut by floodwaters. As the clock ticks down, it looks like the couple will make it to the church in time. Locals arrive in droves, keen to grab a good seat.
The Trundle Tree Change was always going to be a social experiment. Twelve months on it’s now time for the Committee to reflect. Has the scheme been a success and just how many families now consider Trundle home?
