Our Mission
Gidget Foundation Australia exists to support the mental health of expectant, new and potential parents to ensure they receive accessible, timely and specialist care.
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
Providing free individual psychological counselling services delivered face-to-face.
Providing free individual psychological counselling services delivered via telehealth.
Helping new parents recognise symptoms associated with PNDA.
To manage increased demand for services during this time, we will not be accepting new referrals or enquiries until Monday, 13th January 2025. For support during this period, we suggest that you please reach out to your GP, trusted healthcare professional, family, and friends. We also have a range of information and resources available for you to explore at any time.
The early days can be tough. The world can feel overwhelming. Everything is new, and they haven't learned how to cope yet. They don't understand why they have these feelings or how to ask for help. This is the time they need us most. Just to know we're there and that they are not alone. If you're struggling or know someone that is, Gidget Foundation Australia is here for you.
Our clinicians offer their insights to help guide parents along their journey.
Gidget was the nickname of a vibrant young mother who tragically took her own life while experiencing unrecognised postnatal depression.
In her honour, her family and friends created Gidget Foundation Australia, which evokes Gidget’s warmth and lively spirit.
Gidget was the nickname of a vibrant young mother who tragically took her own life while experiencing postnatal depression, a diagnosis that she kept to herself.
In her honour, her family and friends created Gidget Foundation Australia, which evokes Gidget’s warmth and lively spirit.
since inception
Since inception
in depressive symptoms upon discharge
Gidget Foundation Australia exists to support the mental health of expectant, new and potential parents to ensure they receive accessible, timely and specialist care.
The parenthood journey is a time of great change and adjustment. Your emotional health is just as important as your physical health.
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