Health professionals

Make a referral

The Perinatal Wellbeing Centre is a non-clinical community organisation and does not require diagnosis or referral. If you are recommending the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre to your patient, please ask them 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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Perinatal Wellbeing Fest

Celebrate Mental Health Month with us at Perinatal Wellbeing Fest: Grow in Your own Time from 10am to 1pm on Monday, October 19 at the preschool behind Perinatal Wellbeing Centre, 6 Minns Place, Weston.

Have you heard? #cakedit challenge

We are featured in Canberra Weekly!

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.

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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.

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.

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Perinatal Wellbeing Fest

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre continues vital support

Article from Canberra Weekly by Allison Turnbull - 12/03/2020

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.

What we do

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre is a community based non-government organisation providing support to families in the Australian Capital Territory. Primarily funded by ACT Health, it is staffed by experienced perinatal mental health workers and administration staff.