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Whether you're looking to become a client or you're a health professional needing to submit a referral, Perinatal Wellbeing Centre is here to help.

Not sure if you need help?

We have an extensive collection of signs and symptoms related to perinatal depression and anxiety, so you can better identify if you or a loved one is in need of our services.

Looking to get help?

Whether you are just looking for more information, or you want to apply to become a client of Perinatal Wellbeing Centre, our client inquiry form will put you in touch with the right people to get you the help you want and need.

Looking to submit a referral?

If you are a health professional looking to submit a referral, but you can't fill out the complete Referral Form right now, you can instead fill out our preliminary referral inquiry form.

More Information About Our Services

Want to learn more about how you can get help from Perinatal Wellbeing Centre? Take a look at how we help you.

Looking to get more insight about our referral process? Read all about making a referral.

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Katie's fundraiser

I'd be very grateful if you would consider donating a small amount of money to support the vital work of the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre here in Canberra. This valuable service provides mental health support to new parents.
Cakeberra

Announcing our new book, Cakeberra: An ABC Adventure to Canberra's Favourite Sights! This is visually rich children's book that pairs much-loved Canberra locations with unique cakes, teaching children about Canberra's sights and locales as well as the letters of the alphabet.
Perinatal Mental Health Week 2025

Perinatal Mental Health Week 2025 (23–29 November) is centred on the powerful theme “What you need, when you need it.” Learn more about the week and how you can participate.
Perinatal Wellbeing Fest 2025 - A Fabulous Event!

Last week's 2025 Perinatal Wellbeing Fest was a smash hit - take a look at what everyone got up to!

How we help you

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre programs are designed to provide the support you need at every stage.
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.
Support groups

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre provides support groups aimed at connecting you with others who are having similar experiences. Groups provide an opportunity to share mutual support, as well as looking at strategies to aid in recovery.
Donate today

Please show your support for parents and families experiencing perinatal mental health challenges by making a tax deductible donation to Perinatal Wellbeing Centre.
Self care strategies for parents and caregivers

Caring for a small child can be rewarding, exciting, surprising and frustrating. It can also sometimes be stressful, exhausting and worrying. Check out our list of self care ideas, and think about how these ideas might fit into your routine.
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.
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.
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.
Board

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre is governed by a volunteer Board and complies with the regulations of the ACT Associations Incorporation Act (1991). The Board is responsible for the overall performance of the organisation, providing strategic direction and overseeing all operations of the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre.
Phone support

Clients can receive fortnightly or monthly telephone support calls with our team of perinatal mental health workers.