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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

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Supporting the emotional wellbeing of expectant, new and potential parents

Through our services, we ensure that parents receive timely, appropriate and specialist care.
A mother holds a new-born baby and her young son. The Perinatal Mental Health Week Logo appears on the left of the image.

Supporting the emotional wellbeing of expectant, new and potential parents

Through our services, we ensure that parents receive timely, appropriate and specialist care.
A mother holds a new-born baby and her young son. The Perinatal Mental Health Week Logo appears on the left of the image.
Through our services, we ensure that parents receive timely, appropriate and specialist care.

Supporting the emotional wellbeing of expectant, new and potential parents

Through our services, we ensure that parents receive timely, appropriate and specialist care.
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Free online support groups

The Gidget Village connects expectant mums and dads in safe and confidential groups. They are facilitated by experienced perinatal mental health clinicians. Registration for February 2025 groups is now open!

The Gidget Village connects expectant mums and dads in safe and confidential groups. They are facilitated by experienced perinatal mental health clinicians. Registration for February 2025 groups is now open!
A mother holds a new-born baby and her young son. The Perinatal Mental Health Week Logo appears on the left of the image.

Free online support groups

The Gidget Village connects expectant mums and dads in safe and confidential groups. They are facilitated by experienced perinatal mental health clinicians. Registration for February 2025 groups is now open!
A mother holds a new-born baby and her young son. The Perinatal Mental Health Week Logo appears on the left of the image.
The Gidget Village connects expectant mums and dads in safe and confidential groups. They are facilitated by experienced perinatal mental health clinicians. Registration for February 2025 groups is now open!

Free online support groups

The Gidget Village connects expectant mums and dads in safe and confidential groups. They are facilitated by experienced perinatal mental health clinicians. Registration for February 2025 groups is now open!

The Gidget Village connects expectant mums and dads in safe and confidential groups. They are facilitated by experienced perinatal mental health clinicians. Registration for February 2025 groups is now open!

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Support and resources for dads and non-birthing partners

Gidget Foundation Australia is here for expectant, new and potential dads with a range of supports.
A mother holds a new-born baby and her young son. The Perinatal Mental Health Week Logo appears on the left of the image.

Support and resources for dads and non-birthing partners

Gidget Foundation Australia is here for expectant, new and potential dads with a range of supports.
A mother holds a new-born baby and her young son. The Perinatal Mental Health Week Logo appears on the left of the image.
Gidget Foundation Australia is here for expectant, new and potential dads with a range of supports.

Support and resources for dads and non-birthing partners

Gidget Foundation Australia is here for expectant, new and potential dads with a range of supports.
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Podcast series 2 now streaming!

A podcast that tells the silent truth of PNDA
A mother holds a new-born baby and her young son. The Perinatal Mental Health Week Logo appears on the left of the image.

Podcast series 2 now streaming!

A podcast that tells the silent truth of PNDA
A mother holds a new-born baby and her young son. The Perinatal Mental Health Week Logo appears on the left of the image.
A podcast that tells the silent truth of PNDA

Podcast series 2 now streaming!

A podcast that tells the silent truth of PNDA
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Perinatal depression and anxiety impacts around 100,000 Australians each year. You are not alone.

Referrals reopening soon

Reopening
Monday January 13th, 2025
9:00am

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.

Gidget is here for you

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.

Gidget Angel Stories
Gidget Angel Stories
Gidget Angel Stories

Our story starts
with Gidget

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.

A beautiful young lady wearing a hat.

Our story starts with Gidget

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.

Our story starts with Gidget

Annual Report

We are making a difference, one family at time.

81,680
Appointments

since inception

9,620
Families supported

Since inception

73%
Report significant improvement

in depressive symptoms upon discharge

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.

Our Mission
Helpful Resources for Expectant and New Parents

Helpful Resources for Expectant and New Parents

The parenthood journey is a time of great change and adjustment. Your emotional health is just as important as your physical health.