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First Nations Group

"I take pride in being able to Chair the First Nations Group on behalf of the Board, Founders and Gidget Foundation Australia team. The release of Gidget Foundation Australia’s first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) officially commits our vision for reconciliation not just in gestures and words, but in the very way we work and live. This Group is focussed on the opportunities for us to embed understanding and celebration of First Nations Peoples and culture in our organisation, build new partnerships and expand our connection at the personal, organisational and community levels."

Jarrod Bowditch, Chair of the Gidget Foundation Australia First Nations Group
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First Nations Commitment

Gidget Foundation Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the First Nations People, the traditional custodians, past, present and emerging of the lands, seas and skies. Gidget Foundation Australia values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive service for all people.

To mark our 20th anniversary since inception, Gidget Foundation Australia embarked on a cultural awareness program to ensure that every aspect of our organisation and our supportive treatment services are both diverse and inclusive in nature.

All of our Clinicians are encouraged to be culturally competent, and we have a regular Working Group dedicated to the advancement of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

In 2021 we commissioned renowned Aboriginal artist and proud Yuin woman, Rheanna Lotter, to create an adaptation of our imperfect gerbera logo. This artwork is representative of our organisation and is titled, We All Belong.

Artist, Rheanna Lotter presents Gidget Foundation Australia CEO, Arabella Gibson with her gorgeous artwork ‘We All Belong’.

Artist, Rheanna Lotter presents Gidget Foundation
Australia CEO, Arabella Gibson with her gorgeous
artwork ‘We All Belong’.

GP Advisory Group

The GP Advisory Group (GPAG) was established to provide advice and support to Gidget Foundation Australia to build and maintain effective relationships with GPs, and GP stakeholder groups.

The Advisory Group provides input from General Practitioners with specific interest or training in perinatal and infant mental health, with a focus on facilitating effective shared care. It also provides guidance on the establishment of effective communication pathways to support referral processes across GFA’s stepped care services, strengthening support for new and expectant parents presenting with, or at risk of developing perinatal depression or anxiety.

Additionally, the GPAG offers guidance to inform ongoing training and educational development within the Gidget Training Institute to ensure this meets the robust standards required for GP training.

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