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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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Happy Holidays

The team at Perinatal Wellbeing Centre wishes all of our clients, partners and friends a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.

Craft at Bunnings

Our monthly craft groups at Bunnings Belconnen will resume in February 2020. There are free craft activities, tea and coffee, and a relaxed and welcoming environment for parents and children to enjoy and socialise in.

Media Releases

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre Media Releases

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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The Cost of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Australia

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.

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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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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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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.