Media Release Cost of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Australia FINAL 061119
Stephanie joined Gidget Foundation Australia in the role of Clinical Practice Executive in 2021. Although her background has been primarily in the advertising and music industries, her experience has always been client focussed and this is what she loves most about her role at the Foundation.
Maya Angelou said that people will forget what you said and they’ll forget what you did, but they will never forget how you make them feel. Stephanie believes that this is what the wonderful team at Gidget Foundation Australia strives to do every day, and she enjoys being a part of making sure that everyone we have contact with feels hopeful and feels supported.
Stephanie is passionate about mental health for both women and the wider community, especially in our more remote areas. Outside of work, she loves hanging out with her awesome children and grandchildren as well as reading, painting, and traveling to London and Italy whenever possible!
Emily joined Gidget Foundation Australia in June 2022 in the role of Clinical Intake Coordinator and is responsible for reviewing potential client documents, effective triage, and coordinating timely intake for new clients.
Emily has over 19 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and Midwife working in the birth suite, on the postnatal ward, and at Gidget House North Sydney at the Mater Hospital. Emily also has commercial experience working at Pfizer Nutrition, managing the Careline for S-26 infant formula. She has a passion for working with expectant parents, parents, and healthcare professionals, particularly in the area of perinatal depression and anxiety.
Beyond the doors of Gidget Foundation Australia, Emily enjoys walking across the Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunrise, spending time with family and friends, and exploring overseas destinations.
Dee joined the Gidget Foundation Australia team as Clinical Practice Executive in June 2022.
Dee has extensive experience in secretarial, EA and admin roles across financial, sporting, and medical fields, including various specialist practices and public and private hospitals.
Dee finds working at Gidget Foundation Australia very fulfilling and gratifying and she loves to be of service to those in need and reaching out for care. A proud team player, Dee thrives on variety and a feeling a sense of achievement at the end of each workday.
Dee can’t get by without her daily sunrise swim and recharge in the ocean.
Alicia was also the co-founder of the parenting app Kiindred, a digital ecosystem originally designed to assist the modern-day parent, providing expert guidance and inspiration for parents with children 0-4 years. With 3 beautiful kids, Alicia has great passion and energy for supporting the modern-day parent. She believes that parenting comes with so many pressures and unknowns and early support is vital for both the physical and emotional self.
Alicia’s goal is to use her creative and strategic marketing strengths for good purpose and enable a better outcome for all parents during their perinatal journey.
Gidget Foundation Australia is not able to provide crisis support.
Please refer to the below support options:
If you need urgent medical help please call 000
The PANDA National Helpline is available Mon-Fri 9am-7:30pm 1300 726 306
For 24 hour crisis support please call Lifeline 13 11 14