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For urgent support, please contact the below services.

If you or your baby are in immediate danger, call 000 for emergency services.

24/7 crisis support & suicide prevention.

1300 659 467

24/7 support for anyone at risk of suicide.

1300 22 4636

24/7 mental health support.

24/7 support for domestic, family and sexual violence.

24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Mental health emergencies are serious, you’re not wasting anyone’s time.

What is PNDA?

What is PNDA?Overview Perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA) explained Symptoms of PNDA Treatments for PNDA Postnatal Depression Postnatal Anxiety Other perinatal mental health conditions Postpartum Psychosis

Support

Support overview Where Do I Start?Gidget House - Psychological Therapy Start Talking Telehealth Services Gidget Village – Group Programs Gidget Virtual Village Support for Dad Emotional Wellbeing Screening Program Bunny Books

Workplace Program

Workplace Program overview Emotional Wellbeing Sessions Impact of PNDA in the Workplace Speaker Profiles Thrive Masterclass Workplace Resources

Other support services

Resources

Resources overview Fact Sheets Podcast: 1 in 5 mothers, 1 in 10 fathers Blog

Becoming a Parent

Becoming a parent overview Pregnancy care Pregnancy for expectant dads and non-birthing partners Managing expectations & flexibility Understanding family violence and abuse during pregnancy First nations pregnancy and birthing Body image and restrictive eating Working during pregnancy Understanding trauma triggers during the perinatal period Changes to sleep during pregnancy Understanding perinatal depression and anxiety during pregnancy Conception, infertility and assisted reproduction Planning for a baby Complex trauma during the perinatal period Termination of pregnancy

Adjusting to Parenthood

Adjusting to parenthood overview Balancing social media use Strategies for managing advice Understanding birth trauma LGBTQIA+ families Body image and eating disorders The importance of a support network When to seek help during the perinatal period Managing stress and prioritising emotional wellbeing Intrusive thoughts in the perinatal period Supporting the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents

Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss overview Perinatal Bereavement Baby & Infant Death Understanding Stillbirth Understanding Miscarriage

Parenting Videos Free Antenatal Video Free Dads Video

Health Professionals

Health Professionals overview Make a Referral How to Refer a Patient Wait Times Perinatal Mental Health Conference 2026 Gidget Training Institute Resource Library Patient Eligibility Criteria Screening and Assessment for PNDA National Perinatal Guidelines Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Training and Development Institute Working as a Gidget Clinician The Cost of PNDA

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Donate overview Donate Now Become a Monthly Donor Gifts in Wills Purchase a Brick for Gidget House Workplace Giving

Volunteer Corporate Partnerships

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Fundraise for us overview Gidget 100K Challenge Create your Own Event In Celebration
Bun in the Oven

Gidget Giving Day Gidget Events

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Gidget Foundation Australia acknowledges the continuing connection to culture, lands, waterways, and communities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and we pay our respects to past and present Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia.

We pay our respects to the ancestors, elders and storytellers who have maintained spiritual customs of Women’s Business and Men’s Business passing ancestral knowledge through generations of kin. From kinship care, from aunty to mother, to daughter, to sister. From uncle to father, to son, to brother. Connecting Mother Earth and Father Sky for all generations and community to thrive.

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Gidget Foundation Australia acknowledgement of Country

Acknowledgement of Country

Gidget Foundation Australia acknowledges the continuing connection to culture, lands, waterways, and communities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and we pay our respects to past and present Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia.

We pay our respects to the ancestors, elders and storytellers who have maintained spiritual customs of Women’s Business and Men’s Business passing ancestral knowledge through generations of kin. From kinship care, from aunty to mother, to daughter, to sister. From uncle to father, to son, to brother. Connecting Mother Earth and Father Sky for all generations and community to thrive.

Gidget Foundation Australia acknowledgement of Country

Acknowledgement of our LGBTQIA+ Community

Gidget Foundation Australia recognises the critical importance of diversity and inclusion. We understand that our community is rich and diverse, encompassing individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities.

We affirm our commitment to creating spaces and services that are welcoming to all members of our LGBTQIA+ community. By embracing inclusivity, we honour the full spectrum of human experience as we work together to dismantle barriers to equality and amplify marginalised voices. Together, we will continue to strive for a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued for who they are.

Gidget Foundation Australia recognises all those with lived experience of perinatal mental ill-health and their loved ones.
Lived experience is at the heart of everything we do, and we carry these experiences gently with compassion and respect.
We are truly grateful for all those who choose to share their stories and we acknowledge those who carry these stories quietly.

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