About us Board 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 Perinatal Wellbeing Centre. Meet our board President Meredith joined the board in 2018. Meredith is keen to support an organisation providing vital support to Canberra parents.Meredith has a background in complex ICT Project and Program Management, governance and risk management for a large federal government department.When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and one year old son, watching rugby, pottering in her craft room and writing poetry. Louise Starr Louise joined the board in 2021 and believes Perinatal Wellbeing Centre’s work has never been more important to support our community. In particular, Louise appreciates that the challenges that our community have faced in the last few years have been magnified for those journeying into parenthood during these uncertain times. Louise is an experienced not-for-profit director who brings policy, governance and risk management skills to the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre Board. She is a public policy professional with expertise working with communities in fragile environments. In her spare time, Louise enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Canberra’s outdoor spaces and seeking balance (literally) in the yoga studio. Treasurer Currently under recruitment Lou Farrer Lou joined the board in 2021. Lou is a senior research fellow and registered psychologist, with over 15 years of experience developing, evaluating, and implementing digital and other mental health programs in community, clinical, and educational settings. Lou is passionate about increasing the accessibility of mental health support in the community. She is a strong advocate of evaluation and harnessing research and data to understand the needs of population groups and the effectiveness and impact of mental health programs and services. Lou’s goal is to contribute her clinical and research expertise to support the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre to fulfil its mission and vision. Lou loves spending time with her family (including 2 young boys), listening to podcasts, and sharing a laugh and a good meal with friends. Amanda Cook