One mum's story changed the future for thousands of parents.

The Gidget Scholarship launches in partnership with Tresillian, a commitment to investing in the next generation of perinatal mental health professionals.

Simone Short features in InStyle Magazine, sharing Gidget's story and shining a light on perinatal mental health for a national audience.

The Cargo Rugby Lunch (hosted by Diageo and the Short Family), the Mumathon, the Susan Holmwood Gidget Fundraising Night and the Entrance Hotel Charity Swim all rally supporters behind the cause.

The Behind the Mask educational video launches, helping more parents recognise and understand perinatal depression and anxiety.

The Mum Cha Ladies' Lunch welcomes guest speaker Mia Freedman alongside Dr Vijay Roach, for an afternoon of honest conversation about motherhood.

Gidget Foundation Australia is registered for Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, allowing the generosity of donors and supporters to go further for families who need it most.

The Studio 54 Ball brings disco glamour to the Foundation's fundraising calendar, with guest speaker, Gidget's best mate Jarrod Bowditch.

The Ladies' Lunch welcomes guest speakers Mary Coustas and Dr Vijay Roach for a memorable afternoon.

Gidget Goes to Rio. A vibrant, carnival themed Ball and a joyful night of fundraising.

The Ladies' Lunch Winter White, with guest speakers Jacinta Tynan and Dr Vijay Roach.

A partnership with the Baby & Toddler Shows begins, connecting the Foundation with expectant and new parents around the country.

The Bledisloe Cup Lunch, hosted by FOXSports and W. Short Hotel Group, brings sport and philanthropy together in support of the Foundation.

Gidget House at The Mater Hospital opens, extending free perinatal mental health care to more families.

Gidget Foundation Australia's first television commercial airs nationally, bringing the message of hope and support to living rooms across Australia for the first time.

Gidget's media partnership with Nine begins, helping to raise awareness of the Foundation's services with families right across the country.

The first Boardroom Lunch is hosted at CBA for World Maternal Mental Health Day, a powerful moment of corporate advocacy for perinatal mental health.

Gidget's Summer of Love Ladies' Lunch welcomes guest speakers Gidget's mum, Sue Cotton, CEO Arabella Gibson and Dr Vijay Roach.

The Melbourne Cup Lunch brings supporters together with Chelsea Pottenger, Nicky Briger and CEO Arabella Gibson.

The NRL Finals Lunch with FOX LEAGUE adds another spirited event to the fundraising calendar.

Gidget goes on the road, with events in Perth and Orange extending the Foundation's reach beyond the city and into rural communities.

Families come together for a Paddington Movie Night with Hoyts, a feel good fundraiser and a chance to give back while having fun.

A landmark moment. In December 2018, the Gidget House program delivered its 10,000th appointment since inception, a powerful measure of the parents supported along the way.

The Start Talking telehealth pilot program launches, a forward-thinking step that brings perinatal mental health support to parents wherever they are in Australia, removing the barriers of geography and access.

Federal Government funding secured to support the national rollout of the Start Talking telehealth program.

NSW Government funding secured to expand the Start Talking telehealth program across the state.

The NSW Government makes a $5,000 donation to the Foundation to celebrate the arrival of HRH Prince Louis of Cambridge.

The beloved Gidget Foundation Australia Bunny Books arrive, a gentle, accessible resource for families navigating the early days of parenthood.

The Bun in the Oven campaign teams up with The Healthy Mummy to launch a cookbook, bringing the community together to bake, share and raise vital funds for the Foundation.

The Gidget Glitter and Sparkle Ladies' Lunch shines bright, with Tanya Davies, CEO Arabella Gibson and Dr Vijay Roach.

The Melbourne Cup Lunch welcomes Davina Smith and Arabella Gibson.

The NRL Lunch brings together FOXSports, Brigid Glanville and Vijay Roach in support of the Foundation.

The first Move 4 Mental Health takes place in 2018, with the community getting active to raise funds for the Foundation. A grassroots initiative that has since raised over $100,000 for perinatal mental health care.

His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Mrs Linda Hurley are confirmed as joint Patrons, a meaningful recognition of the Foundation's growing national significance.

Start Talking moves from pilot to national program, extending telehealth support to parents right across Australia.

Gidget Foundation Australia leads the release of the landmark Cost of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Australia report, bringing the human and economic cost of PNDA into sharp national focus

The Foundation takes its place at the Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing Round Table at the Australian Government Department of Health in Canberra, helping shape the national conversation.

The Ladies' Lunch welcomes Julie Bishop, Kara Nicholls and Arabella Gibson.

A proud milestone. Gidget Foundation Australia delivers its 20,000th clinical appointment, a measure of every parent supported along the way.

The inaugural Gidget Giving Day launches, Gidget Foundation Australia's first dedicated community fundraising campaign.

As COVID-19 reshapes daily life, the Foundation launches new resources for expectant and new parents and moves all Gidget House appointments to telehealth, ensuring care continues uninterrupted.

NSW Government COVID funding secured to meet the surge in demand for the Foundation's services through the pandemic.

Gidget Foundation Australia's  free Antenatal Video is formally endorsed by the Royal College of Midwives and the AMA (NSW), a mark of clinical credibility.

The Gidget Perinatal Support Centre launches in partnership with Sonder, offering 24/7 mental health support for NSW parents.

The Gidget Virtual Village launches, along with a dedicated Virtual Village for Dads, creating online spaces for parents to feel seen and supported.

The Foundation leads Perinatal Mental Health Week, uniting 21 organisations under the new Perinatal Mental Health Australia alliance to speak with one voice.

A national week to raise awareness, provide information, referral pathway support and de-stigmatise perinatal mental health issues.

The Foundation surpasses 30,000 clinical appointments, with three quarters delivered in just the past two years.

Secured the Foundation's first multi-year Perpetual funding to support Gidget Village groups and the Workforce Development Program.

Significant NSW Health funding secured through the Family Project to maintain and grow service delivery for families.

Jenny Morrison toured Gidget House North Sydney and spoke candidly of her struggles with isolation and exhaustion as a new mother. Her visit marks the growing national recognition of Gidget Foundation Australia's services.

During National Reconciliation Week 2021, and to mark the Foundation's 20 year anniversary, the Gidget Gerbera is reimagined through a collaboration with proud Yuin woman and artist Rheanna Lotter. The artwork reflects the Foundation's story, mission and values, and its commitment to greater diversity and to improving access to support for expectant and new parents in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The Murrumbidgee Primary Healthcare Award for Innovation, recognising a new way of thinking about perinatal mental health support in communities across Australia

The second Gidget Giving Day rallies the community for a day of matched giving in support of parents raising over $153K.

A new video resource, Understanding Perinatal Depression and Anxiety for Dads, launches to support fathers and non-birthing parents.

The Gidget Collective launches, bringing together a community of supporters behind the Foundation's mission encouraging monthly donations.

The Foundation becomes an official information partner with Healthdirect and Pregnancy, Birth and Baby, reaching millions of parents seeking trusted guidance.

The Foundation surpasses 50,000 appointments since inception, delivered by a growing team of over 100 clinicians.

The Foundation launches the Pandemic Waitlist Reduction Initiative, cutting waitlist numbers dramatically so parents can access care sooner.

The Federal Government commits major investment in the development of 20 new Gidget Houses nationally.

Gidget House Fitzroy is launched by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, and Gidget House North Sydney is relaunched by NSW Treasurer Matt Kean.

Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Mrs Hurley visit Gidget House North Sydney and host a reception at Admiralty House, a proud moment of national recognition.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Jenny Morrison visit Gidget House Kareena to witness the Foundation's important work supporting families experiencing perinatal mental health challenges.

The inaugural Gidget Foundation Australia Perinatal Mental Health Conference brings together clinicians, researchers and advocates, the first of what becomes a key event on the national perinatal mental health calendar.

The Gidget House North Sydney Community Regenerative Wellbeing Garden launches, a calming green space for families and clinicians alike,  launched  by Felicity Wilson local Member for North Shore.

The Foundation wins the Murrumbidgee Service Innovation Award for its Alternate Workforce Program at Gidget House Wagga Wagga.

Simone Short, Gidget's sister, becomes Chair of the GFA Board, carrying her sister's legacy forward.

L'Oreal comes on board as a corporate partner, extending the Foundation's reach and support.

The Foundation partners with the Country Women's Association for their Awareness Week, taking the perinatal mental health message into rural communities.

The first Workforce Development Program participants graduate, a new chapter in building the perinatal mental health workforce of the future.

The Gidget Ladies' Red Lunch continues a beloved tradition of connection and fundraising.

A four-year Commonwealth funding agreement secured to support the Foundation's ongoing service delivery.

A four-year NSW Health funding agreement secured to sustain and grow services across the state.

The Gidget podcast, "1 in 5 Mothers, 1 in 10 Fathers", launches, taking conversations about perinatal mental health to new audiences across Australia.

The Foundation launches its first Reconciliation Action Plan at the Reflect stage, a meaningful commitment to walking alongside First Nations families.

NSW Minister for Mental Health, Rose Jackson MLC, tours Gidget House North Sydney.

The Gidget Gerbera is reimagined by artist Meg Minkley to celebrate Rainbow Families, a warm affirmation that the Foundation is here for parents of every kind.

The Parenting with Disability group was established to identify and address the unique challenges and needs of new and expectant parents who either have a disability themselves or are parenting a child with a disability.

Graziher magazine tells the Gidget story in a moving feature, gathering the founders at Kitchwin Hills to reflect on what began with the loss of "Gidget" and grew into world-leading perinatal care. A tribute to friendship, family, and the difference they have made.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Gidget House Harrisdale, a proud acknowledgement of Gidget Foundation Australia's place in Australia's national story.

'Gidget is here for you' brand campaign launches, a simple, clear and powerful statement of purpose.

The 2024 Perinatal Mental Health Conference brings the sector together again to share knowledge and drive change.

Gidget Foundation Australia partners with Federation University and Sydney University, deepening its commitment to research and education.

The Foundation takes part in the STRYDE4 Fundraiser, supporters going the distance for perinatal mental health.

The Foundation expands into its first operational office at Walker Street, room to grow for a growing team.

The Federal Government commits to fund the development of eight new Gidget Houses nationwide, extending free perinatal mental health care to even more families across the country.

Governor-General Sam Mostyn hosts an afternoon tea at Admiralty House in support of the Foundation.

Chairperson Simone Short is recognised with a Westfield Local Hero award, a tribute to her enduring dedication.

The Annual Gidget Lunch, Autumn Let's Gather, brings the community together for a warm afternoon of connection and fundraising.

The Gidget Training Institute launches, investing in the professionals who will carry the mission of perinatal mental health care forward for generations to come.

A Perinatal Mental Health Week event is co-hosted with the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Mental Health at NSW Parliament House, featuring a panel led by the Marie Claire editor and an editorial feature in the magazine.

The founders are recognised for nearly 25 years of tireless perinatal mental health advocacy. This honour is typically awarded to one person, but an exception was made in recognition of their joint dedication.

Founders Simone Short and Libby Bowditch are appointed Members of the Order of Australia in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours, recognising their significant service to the community through tireless advocacy and support for parents experiencing perinatal depression.

The 1300 GIDGET phone line launches, making it easier than ever for parents to reach support.

Gidget  Foundation Australia  partners with Bonds on 'Be The Village', a parenting purpose platform reminding parents they are never alone. Launching for Mother's Day and featuring three of our Gidget Angels, the campaign invited customers to add a $2 donation at the checkout, in store and online, and was featured in over 100 Bonds stores around the country. The Village Walk, held with the Beyond the Bump podcast, brought the community together to strengthen the village around new and expectant parents.

Fashion label Gorman launches a gerbera print scrub in support of Gidget  Foundation Australia, turning the iconic Gidget flower into a statement of support and connecting with the health professionals who care for parents every day

Gidget Foundation Australia partners with GAIA Natural Kids, with a donation from every product in the new range supporting parents, brought to life on pack and in store at Chemist Warehouse.

The Gidget 100K Challenge sees over 400 Australians take on a personal challenge, raising more than $103,000 to fund care and raise awareness for perinatal mental health.

The 2026 Perinatal Mental Health Conference gathers the sector once more to share, learn and lead.

The Gidget Gerbera is reimagined by artist Somaya Moosajee to celebrate multicultural families. Drawing on Eastern, Arabesque and South Asian traditions, with intricacy inspired by henna designs and a mandala encasing the gerbera, the artwork affirms that together we are stronger for our diversity, reflecting the Foundation's commitment to meaningful inclusion of all.