Rachael Casella

Rachael Casella

Author of Mackenzie’s Mission and genetic carrier screening advocate

Rachael Casella is a beacon of resilience and advocacy in the motherhood community. Her journey began in 2017 with the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Mackenzie, to Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Rachael’s determination to save others from the heartbreak led to Mackenzie’s Mission, that now sees the screening of the top three genetic conditions subsidised by Medicare.

Rachael’s aim is to expand that to over 700 conditions.

A voice in Australia for women and children’s health, child loss, grief, IVF education, genetics and post traumatic growth, Rachael is also the author of Mackenzie’s Mission, ambassador for Lumi Health and for the Royal Hospital for Women.

Rachael Casella Book as a speaker/entertainer for your next event

Key Points for Rachael Casella

Rachael Casella is a genetic carrier screening advocate and author of Mackenzie’s Mission, whose powerful story helped drive national change in reproductive health policy.
She has appeared on major Australian platforms including SBS Insight, ABC 7:30 Report, The Today Show, Sunrise, Fox News, and 9News, sharing her family's journey with courage and clarity.
Through her authentic online presence, Rachael has built a deeply connected community of Australian women navigating motherhood, IVF, and life after loss.
As an ambassador and guest lecturer, Rachael plays a key role in education and awareness through her work with Mackenzie’s Mission, Australian Genomics, and the Royal Hospital for Women.

Topics for Rachael Casella

Genetic Carrier Screening - The impact it can have on family planning
IVF - a complicated blessing
Fertility - what we aren’t taught
Motherhood and parenting
How grief changes how you parent
Motherhood after IVF and loss - you feel like you can’t complain
Grief and how it changes everything
Mental health - post traumatic growth
How grief can give blessings
Career and inspiration - Advocating for change
Creating change in the world
An unexpected life and a legacy

Rachael Casella Book as a speaker/entertainer for your next event

Key Points for Rachael Casella

Topics for Rachael Casella

Testimonials for Rachael Casella