How we help you

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

Our team of Perinatal Mental Health Workers can work with you to tailor your own pathway through our services.

1. Get in Touch

A member of our team is ready to listen and arrange an appointment for you.

2. Meet With Us

Plan your pathway to wellness with a member of our team.

3. Be Supported

Our team will stay in touch throughout your journey and welcome you into groups with your peers.

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 Mental Health workers are available from 9am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

Ask about becoming a client

The finer detail

Loved ones

If you are concerned about a loved one, please note that appointments cannot be arranged on their behalf. Our team needs to have direct contact in order to offer support. Of course, you are welcome to contact the team to discuss how you might be able to help your loved one.

Eligibility

Clients can access our services during pregnancy or up until their youngest child has turned 2. Length of engagement with our services varies depending on individual needs.

Interpreter services

Perinatal Wellbeing Centre endeavours to help everyone who reaches out for assistance, and for those who do not speak English we have access to an interpreter. We can provide website links to interpreted documentation on perinatal mental health. You are also welcome to bring a friend or family member with you to assist with translation if you wish.

Fees

$	There is no cost involved in becoming a client at Perinatal Wellbeing Centre. Our individual and group support programs are funded primarily by ACT Health and are provided to you free of charge, along with free adjunct childcare.
$	Occasionally follow-on support groups attract a small fee to cover the cost of externally sourced professional services. Concessions are available.
$	Family Friendly Workshops attract a small fee and are provided in response to consumer interest, in addition to our core support services.

Latest

Perinatal Mental Health Week 2021

1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, which is around 100,000 Australian parents each year. We're here, we see you! Join us for National Perinatal Mental Health Week.
Parking for Perinatal

Did you know the average cost of parking in Canberra is $15.50 per day? Put your spare change to work by setting up a recurring donation to Perinatal Wellbeing Centre and help us support local families to have the best start in life.
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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.
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.
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.
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. To access a support group you need to first be a client of the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre. To become a client click here.
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.
Adjusting to parenting

Changes to lifestyle, routine, family dynamics, finances, roles and identity are common in the perinatal period (during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby). The changes can be overwhelming and you might feel distressed or stuck. In these circumstances, thoughts and feelings are confronting and it is frightening to feel that you are facing them alone. You are not alone. At the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre, we are here to support you to find your way through the challenges and learn new ways