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Make a referral

The Perinatal Wellbeing Centre is a non-clinical community organisation and does not require diagnosis or formal clinical referral. If you are recommending the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre to your patient, you can submit an online referral form, or please ask your client to contact us by phone on 02 6288 1936. Read more

Perinatal mental health and wellbeing training

We can provide tailored training opportunities for health professionals interested in further understanding mental health during the perinatal period. Read more

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Holiday Drop-In Group

Come along to Holiday Drop-In Groups during January 2021! Designed for all members of the community with a child under the age of 2. Kick start your year with good company and new friendships.
Media Release: ACT Greens release comprehensive plan to grow perinatal services in the region
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Breakfast with Lish Fejer

Interview with Perinatal Wellbeing Centre President, Christine Spicer on ABC Canberra radio program, Breakfast with Lish Fejer. #Cakedit

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The Cost of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Australia

Perinatal depression and anxiety costs $877 million a year in Australia, and that is just the beginning. Our new report 'The Cost of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Australia' highlights key findings on the economic costs of PNDA.
Media Release: ACT Greens release comprehensive plan to grow perinatal services in the region
How we help you

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre programs are designed to provide the support you need at every stage, and our team of Perinatal Mental Health Workers can work with you to tailor your own pathway through our services. Call 02 6288 1936 and speak to a member of our team about how you are feeling and how we can help. No diagnosis or referral is required.
Holiday Drop-In Group

Come along to Holiday Drop-In Groups during January 2021! Designed for all members of the community with a child under the age of 2. Kick start your year with good company and new friendships.
Perinatal anxiety

1 in 4 people will experience anxiety in their lifetime and for women it is more likely to occur during pregnancy or in the year following birth. As many as 1 in 5 women will experience perinatal anxiety. Certain factors, such as mental health history, complicated pregnancy or birth, or having an unwell or unsettled baby can increase the likelihood of developing perinatal anxiety.
Perinatal depression

Depression occurs in up to 1 in 10 women during pregnancy, and in up to 1 in 7 women after the birth of a baby. Men are also affected by postnatal depression. Certain factors, such as mental health history, complicated pregnancy or birth, or having an unwell or unsettled baby can increase the likelihood of developing perinatal depression.
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We are currently recruiting for the following roles: Business Manager (20hrs per week), permanent part-time Lead Early Childhood Educator: Adjunct Childcare (casual) Find out more about joining our team here!
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