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Gidget Foundation

Locality: North Sydney

Phone: +61 1300 851 758

Address: 34a McLaren St 2060 North Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/

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24.01.2022 Jean Hailes for Women's Health Women's Health Week 2020 - DAY 3 "Today were turning our attention inward and giving you the inside story on bladder, gut and bowel health. From gut-nourishing foods and bathroom habits to pelvic floor fitness and everything in between this is your complete guide to the health of your inner workings."... Head to the link below for health checks and screening reminders, resources, video stream, recipes, podcast and more:

24.01.2022 As well as highlighting the importance of Women's Health Week, we are also focusing on Birth Trauma Awareness Week September 7-13. Our Clinical Team Leader and Clinical Psychologist, Chris Barnes, spoke to Claire at Mum Will Know about birth trauma. Chris talks through the many causes of birth trauma, symptoms, and how trauma can affect a woman's life and relationships. ... Chris also shares tips on how to recover from a traumatic birth experience and the steps to take if preparing and planning for another baby. Listen to this important episode now:

23.01.2022 Supporting Bun in the Oven this November can be as simple as sharing a cuppa with friends over Zoom, baking with your family or you can host an event at work to bring everyone together safely. We have some FUN host kits to get you started and to help put the FUN back into FUNdraising! We understand COVID-19 has changed the way we do many things, so this year we are inviting you to participate in one of three ways: Bun in the Oven Baker: Get the family together to bake some w...onderfully delightful treats. You can show your support by sharing your fundraising page and asking for donations. Bun in the Oven Event Host: Whether it’s a small event with your family, friends, or colleagues, host your very own COVID safe Bun in the Oven event and raise funds for Gidget Foundation Australia. Bun in the Oven Virtual Host: Virtual events are so 2020! Why not gather your friends for a video call with a tea and sweet treat in hand. Share your fundraising page for guests to make a donation. Learn more and register your support: www.bunintheoven.org.au

22.01.2022 The International Wave of Light is a beautiful tribute to the precious lives lost too soon. As a part of International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we are lighting a candle to radiate love for all of the parents who are in pain today, and to remember their babies. Please join us and light a candle in your home too, we invite you to share a photo as a way of showing your support for those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss

22.01.2022 Have you signed our petition to Greg Hunt MP calling for Medicare-rebated telehealth services to continue beyond the September 30 deadline? Despite fears the COVID-19 pandemic will leave long-term mental health scarring, the government is set to cease Medicare-rebated telehealth services for all Australians on September 30. THANK YOU to everyone who has signed and shared, we have had almost 500 amazing supporters sign in the past 24 hours but we need to keep the momentum goin...g! Please sign so that we can continue to support expectant and new parents through one of the toughest years for us all:

21.01.2022 As the holiday season approaches, we want to remind expectant and new parents that there is support available 24/7. We understand that the challenges and tough moments of new parenthood can come at any time of the day or night, which is why we are especially passionate about this free new support. The Gidget Perinatal Support Centre: Powered by ... Sonder is a 24/7 safety and wellbeing support service, linking expectant and new parents to a dedicated support centre via an app. Support is provided 24/7 by registered nurses and other experienced emergency specialists, who are all trained by Mental Health Australia. There is no question or issue too small or too big. Visit our website for more information and to download the App: https://gidgetperinatalsupportcentre.org.au/

21.01.2022 We are humbled to share that the Minister for Mental Health, Women and Regional Youth, Bronnie Taylor MLC recently talked about Gidget Foundation Australia and our services in NSW Parliament. We are so grateful for the support from the Minister. It is an absolute pleasure to work collaboratively with all our partners: Tresillian Early Parenting, Karitane, Royal Far West, Stockland, North Shore Private Hospital, The Mater Private Hospital, St Vincent's Private Hospital Too...woomba, Jean Hailes for Women's Health to unite in our mission to support the lives of expectant and new parents. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=671447653778510

21.01.2022 The perfect way to end the week on a HIGHLIGHT! Congratulations to our wonderful Board Director, and generous contributor and friend in so many ways, Professor Bryanne Barnett AM. Bryanne has been awarded Volunteer of the Year, Mid Western Sydney, in the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards with The Centre for Volunteering... Bryanne is world-renowned as one of the most distinguished and leading perinatal psychiatrists and everyone at Gidget Foundation Australia is incredibly grateful for the amount of time, effort, care, and expertise that she contributes. We would love for you to leave a message for Bryanne here if you have had the pleasure of working with her See highlights from the Awards on our website: https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/nsw-volunteer-of-the-year-/

20.01.2022 "Unlike most of us, Rebecca Anderson (Gidget Angel) was prepared for postpartum depression. She had struggled with depression most of her life. So, when she fell pregnant with her first baby she put in place mental health measures that most mums dont even think about. I thought I had everything planned out, if things were to go south with my mental health again However, postnatal depression was nothing like she had experienced before.... It was completely different to what I experienced for the 15 years prior to becoming a mum In this episode of Tough Mothers - Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson PhD , Bec shares her story of deep depression and anxiety, and how she attempted to take her own life. She shares how her depression has affected her motherhood journey, and the techniques she uses along the way to help support herself." Listen now: https://toughmothers.com/ep1/

20.01.2022 How amazing are our BUN IN THE OVEN bakers and hosts? Even in these uncertain times, we have such committed and kind supporters doing wonderful things to support parents in need. It's not too late to bake or organise your own event, perhaps your Christmas catch up at work or with friends can become something even more meaningful this year?... Please visit our website for all of the details and to sign up: www.bunintheoven.org.au If you are baking or hosting, we would love to see your photos so please send them to: [email protected]

20.01.2022 "How the heart of an organisation is instrumental in shaping direction." We recently shared this very intimate insight into the heart of Gidget Foundation Australia for the lovely team at Suicide Prevention Australia and it is now online. "As Gidget Foundation Australia evolved, it was Gidget’s sisters and friends who helped shape the organisation in a way that would honour the life of someone who left this world too soon. It was that connection to the very human story behind... a charity that is about to turn 20 years old." Read the full story at the link below:

20.01.2022 Jean Hailes for Women's Health Women's Health Week 2020 - DAY 1 The wonders down-under: "Welcome to the first day of Womens Health Week 2020 were so pleased to have you on board! Today were diving into the wonders down-under and talking about how to take care of your vagina, vulva, uterus, and ovaries. ... These amazing body parts can impact your health in so many ways, so lets empower ourselves and learn more about them." Visit the link below for resources, health checks, recipes, video stream at 1pm, downloads, and more:

19.01.2022 Are you an expectant or new mum without your own mum for support? Our amazing friends at Motherless Daughters Australia have a range of supports and resources to help navigate the impact of Mother loss. If you are comfortable to share in the comments, please reach out to connect with other mums who know this loss, and who know what it's like to become a mum without your own

18.01.2022 Our Spring Bling Online Raffle is LIVE! Amongst all of the uncertainty and anxiety in our world, there is also hope and connection as we continue to rally around those who need us most. The impact of COVID-19 on expectant and new parents is ongoing, as is the impact on our fundraising efforts. Sadly, Gidget Foundation Australias 2020 fundraising events have all been cancelled, and we need your help now more than ever.... Thanks to the incredible generosity of our friends at ABC Bullion who donated this stunning tennis bracelet for our cancelled Ladies' Lunch, we are fundraising virtually through our exciting new Online Raffle. This is your chance to directly support the expectant and new parents who need us most and one lucky supporter will win the ultimate Spring Bling! BUY RAFFLE TICKETS NOW: www.gidgetonlineraffle.org.au Thank you in advance for your support, and good luck! Terms and Conditions apply. The raffle is open to residents of NSW, QLD, TAS, NT & ACT.

18.01.2022 October 15 is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Today and every day, we are here for parents who have experienced the pain of pregnancy or infant loss. We will always be here for you, we will always keep this conversation open, and we will do everything we can to break down the stigma and silence. If you know this loss, we invite you to share.... For those who have not experienced pregnancy or infant loss, we invite you to reflect for a moment when you see this post and share a few words of love and support for those who may be struggling today. Please reach out to our support team if you would like to learn more about the support we have available: Phone: 1300 851 758 Email: [email protected]

18.01.2022 Losing a child during pregnancy or early infancy is often silenced by stigma and shame. Today’s topic is Grief and Loss: I didn’t know I could feel so broken. Here’s a word from our Clinical Management team ... #pmhw2020 #perinatalmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

18.01.2022 "I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second." - Meghan Markle. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-55068783 Grief and loss is something that unites us all. The emotional pain of miscarriage is too often silenced and shrouded in stigma. ... At Gidget Foundation Australia, we are committed to providing support to those who experience miscarriage. For more information about our services, please visit: https://gidgetfoundation.org.au

17.01.2022 "WHEN COVID-19 ARRIVED IN AUSTRALIA, I WAS 20 WEEKS INTO MY THIRD PREGNANCY, MAKING IT ONE OF MY BIGGEST CHALLENGES YET. It was very much a planned pregnancy and a wanted and adored little person. However, with the arrival of the coronavirus also came the beginning of one of my biggest challenges yet." Our amazing Gidget Angel Aviva has shared some more of her story for Mums At The Table and you can read at the link below:... https://www.mumsatthetable.com/pregnant-in-a-pandemic

17.01.2022 We need your help! Despite fears the COVID-19 pandemic will leave long-term mental health scarring, the government is set to cease Medicare-rebated telehealth services for all Australians on September 30. Gidget Foundation Australia is calling for the government to confirm the extension of the telehealth MBS item numbers past the current 30 September expiry date.... Please sign our petition to ensure that expectant and new parents in need are able to access the support they need. Greg Hunt MP

17.01.2022 MILESTONE MOMENT As of this week, we have hit an incredibly humbling milestone 20,000 appointments conducted via our clinically-based Gidget House and Start Talking programs. This is a remarkable milestone in our history. ... As we approach our 20th anniversary next year, everyone at Gidget Foundation Australia is so proud to know we have been able to support so many parents when they have needed us most. Thank you to our generous, kind, and supportive community for your ongoing commitment to stand by our side as we continue to work towards more milestones like this one, so that more of the 100,000 parents who experience PNDA each year know that they are not alone.

16.01.2022 "When Naomi Andrews and her husband decided to have a baby, they had never heard of coronavirus. Nine months later in their birthing suite, it was all they could think about. "While we have a happy, healthy baby, and that is the most important thing [to us], it was definitely not the experience that we thought we were going to be having," Ms Andrews said." This is such an important, and commonly felt impact of COVID-19. ... If you are concerned about your emotional wellbeing please reach out for support, we are all here for you: Gidget Foundation Australia 1300 851 758 PANDA 1300 726 306 Lifeline 13 11 14

16.01.2022 Expectant and new parents like Aviva need our support now more than ever Aviva is a Gidget Angel and also one of the mums whose life has been changed thanks to the support of our amazing, caring community. The more I researched online, the more I realised how common perinatal depression and anxiety was, and how many women were suffering in silence. I went to great lengths to find this information, seek help, and while I was out there in the thick of it, helping others goin...g through the same thing helped me in ways I can’t really explain. We were all so terrified, we all needed each other and honestly, it’s this kind of community and the help of Gidget Foundation Australia that got me through it in the end. (Aviva, Gidget Angel) This November, we are encouraging the community to come together, connect, and host an event (face to face or virtual) or bake in support of Gidget Foundation Australia. By supporting Bun in the Oven this November, you will be creating a sense of community and raising funds for parents in need like Aviva. It could be as simple as a virtual cuppa with friends or colleagues, baking with the family, or hosting a small COVID safe event. LEARN MORE AT THE LINK BELOW: Bun in the Oven is proudly supported by Blooms The Chemist

16.01.2022 We now have a Gidget Virtual Village for dads where expectant and new dads can connect with each other in their own private space. Please help us reach all of the dads who may be suffering in silence by sharing and tagging, we don't want any expectant or new dad to feel alone. Our village is here for you ... https://www.facebook.com/groups/gidgetvirtualvillagedads/

15.01.2022 "The stigma and fear around postnatal psychosis can make it a taboo subject, but its one that can be potentially life-threatening if not treated." We need to talk about postnatal psychosis more. "For Katie, a 35-year-old mum of two, her experience of postnatal psychosis manifested as frightening auditory hallucinations when her youngest child was six weeks old."... We are so grateful to Katie, and all of the other brave stories shared including those by our Gidget Angels

14.01.2022 "We're still here. We're still listening." It's now less than 3 weeks until Perinatal Mental Health Week 2020! Please mark the dates in your diary, November 8-14, for a week of national awareness-raising and collaboration to ensure that parents in need are able to access the support they need. Please message us if you would like to add your voice of hope and solidarity to support parents who are experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety.

14.01.2022 Launching soon! Win this stunning Spring Bling by supporting expectant and new parents. Our incredibly generous friends at ABC Bullion donated this stunning tennis bracelet for our cancelled Ladies' Lunch and we need your support now more than ever.... Watch this space for details of our Spring Bling Online Raffle!

14.01.2022 TODAY is also R U OK Day and the theme this year is: 'THERE'S MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK?' 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, especially expectant and new parents, it is so important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us.... You dont have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before theyre in crisis, which can make a really positive difference to their life. Head to the R U OK? Day website for all of their amazing resources and to learn what to say after RUOK: https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day

13.01.2022 We are excited to be a part of the Ultimate Mothers Group: A Week of Experts this week. The Nest, Kids CPR & Allergy have pulled together some of Australia's best and brightest expert minds in pregnancy, birth and those very early years to share their expertise in a week of FREE mini-classes just for you! + DAILY giveaways for anyone registered for this amazing FREE online event!... Our Clinical Team Leader, Chris Barnes, and our Program Clinician, Amelia Walker, will both be a part of this free online summit. Reserve your place here: https://thenestcpr.kartra.com/page/online-summit

13.01.2022 Join our online peer support group for expectant and new parents. The Gidget Virtual Village is a safe, judgment-free space connecting expectant and new parents with Gidget Foundation Australia and each other. Taking care of your emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and new parenthood is just as important as your physical wellbeing

12.01.2022 A dad's perspective on Pregnancy and Infant Loss. Greg and our Gidget Angel Jodie lost their beautiful boy Hamish when he was stillborn. Gidget Foundation Australia supported Jodie through this unimaginable loss, and we have so much love for this family who share their story to support others.... Greg shared these words for Hamish's 3rd birthday recently. Dads are sometimes left out of this conversation so we want to do everything we can to ensure they are heard. "My buddy Hamish Joseph every year it doesn’t get easier. I long to wake up thinking it’s all been a horrible dream and you run into my arms with your sister. I forever repeat the image of your mother and I being told you’ve gone, looking at my wife crying not knowing why her first child has gone who was with us only a day or more before. It hurts me I could not save you and make your mum better. But I now accept you came into my life for these reasons which made me a better man, husband and father for coming into my life. I think about you every morning and night son. Happy 3rd birthday buddy I love you."

12.01.2022 "Baking is time for ME amongst the chaos of being a working mother. Baking also brings people together many of the people purchasing my cupcakes are sharing them with family and friends. I contacted Gidget Foundation Australia when I found out I was pregnant with twins. They helped me find acceptance during my twin pregnancy and provided support post-birth. Without their support, my story would have been very different. Support for families during and post the COVID pandemi...c is vital and when I saw that demand had increased by 80% I saw this as my way to contribute." (Sam, Bun in the Oven supporter) Sam is one of our kind and generous Bun in the Oven bakers, supporting our work doing something she loves! Learn more about Bun in the Oven and the ways you can support parents in need this November on our website: www.bunintheoven.org.au

11.01.2022 The grief of losing a child during pregnancy or early infancy is like no other. Loss and bereavement are heartbreaking and can affect all aspects of your life. Gidget Foundation Australia is here to support you. To those parents who've experienced pregnancy or early infancy loss.. "We're here, we're listening."... Please visit our website for our dedicated bereavement support: https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/about-pnda/bereavement/ #pmhw2020 #perinatalmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

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11.01.2022 THANK YOU (and congratulations!) to our amazing Ambassadors Tara Rushton and Cooper Cronk who despite being a very private family, appeared in Stellar magazine over the weekend. "However, the power couple chose to join forces now to shine a spotlight on charity organisation Gidget Foundation Australia, which supports the mental wellbeing of new and expecting parents. We were introduced to the foundation when Lenny was born and it really opened us both up to the important wor...k it does, Rushton says. There’s such a level of uncertainty with COVID, and those levels of anxiety just increase when you’re bringing a bub into the world it’s more complicated than ever. So many people suffer in silence, but you don’t have to. We’ve been championing the foundation’s cause for a couple of years now because the work it does really resonated with us.

10.01.2022 Finishing the working week with a note of gratitude for Senator the Hon Zed Seselja, Minister for Charities, who took the time to visit with us this week at our flagship Gidget House in North Sydney. Our CEO Arabella Gibson, pictured here on the day, was delighted to welcome Zed into Gidget House and we were all so grateful to hear about plans for the future growth of our sector. Thank you Zed Seselja for visiting and showing such genuine interest in our work, it was a highlight of our week

09.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS + HUGH THANK YOU! "Australians wanting to consult their doctor via phone or video call will continue to get access to subsidised telehealth until March in a $2 billion extension of coronavirus measures. Nearly 10.6 million Australians have sought more than 30.5 million medical consultations with GPs, nurses, midwives, and allied health and mental health services since telehealth was added to Medicare subsidies at the end of March."... Thank you to our truly amazing community who took a stand with us to advocate for this extension, so that expectant and new parents in need can continue to access the support they need. We could not be more grateful for you all, and for this announcement!

09.01.2022 Having a baby is a beautiful time but it can also be very challenging. If you are looking for help or just to have someone there 24/7 then download the Sonder App and enter the code Gidget for free perinatal mental health support. Thanks to Women Love Tech for sharing the news about our new Gidget Perinatal Support Centre! https://womenlovetech.com/the-gidget-perinatal-support-cen/

09.01.2022 PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020: DAY 7 Perinatal mental illness is treatable and help is available. At Gidget Foundation Australia, we have a range of services for expectant and new parents in need.. from our Gidget House face-to-face support and Start Talking Telehealth programs, to our Gidget Village group treatment program and our new Gidget Virtual Village Facebook Groups. ... We're here, we're listening. For more information on how Gidget Foundation Australia can support you, please visit our website: www.gidgetfoundation.org.au Our caring support team is available to listen and answer any of your questions during business hours and on Saturday mornings: P: 1800 851 758 E: [email protected] For urgent support please call the PANDA National Helpline on 1300 726 306 9am 7.30pm Mon Sat(AEST/AEDT) Or for 24/7 crisis support please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

07.01.2022 "Theres no doubt about it, 2020 has been a year of challenges and constant change. Today is a reminder that your mental health matters and there are many ways to support it. Learn how to manage anxiety, understand your sleep patterns, and uncover the foods and moves that can boost brain health." It's been a big week on the mental health calendar, and the Women's Health Week resources to support your emotional wellbeing are extensive.... Below you will find check-ins, links, interviews, info on the role of sleep and exercise, tips for managing anxiety, a lovely meditation, and lots more to support your emotional wellbeing:

07.01.2022 "Fuelled by the pressures of parenting twins, Jo Smith threw herself into the home garden when they were little. "I went through postnatal depression with the twins and the garden has absolutely saved my life," she said. It is situated on a picturesque four-hectare property on Bruny Island in Tasmania's south-east, overlooking the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.... This is the young mother's happy place, a lush and bountiful vegetable garden. "It's been a saviour," she said. We love that this amazing mamma found such hope in her garden, and that she has now fed almost 600 of her neighbours and also invites other women to connect and nourish themselves in the garden

07.01.2022 Our incredibly brave Gidget Angel, Peta Dampney, was recently interviewed on the Making Sense of Chaos podcast. It is a raw interview, with a lot of sensitive and potentially triggering content as Peta speaks about suicide. We don't ever want to shy away from these important conversations. "I want others with a lived experience of mental illness to know that it is possible to have a child. But, we need to be honest and we need to be real about the difficulties we face by doin...g so. Even more, we need to be better supported and encouraged. I hope that by sharing my story and working with others in a similar boat as me that we can all take turns paddling to get to where we need to be so much more quickly and easily. (Peta Dampney, an excerpt from her Gidget Angel story which you can find on our website)

07.01.2022 "My rock bottom happened when I was attempting something that looked like self-care by going to the gym. As soon as I put nine-month-old Poppy in the car to head to the session, she started crying. Its as though I lost total control. I spent the entire time of that half-hour car trip screaming, yelling, crying hot, tired tears at my baby girl. There werent words. Only screaming and tears (from both of us). When I arrived at the gym, I realised that I had no memory of the tr...ip. I was driving unsafely; I was screaming at my baby and I feared what would be next if I didnt ask for help. So, I called my husband, I made an appointment with my GP and with my psychologist. Slowly but surely, I made my way out of the darkness." Thank you to Libby Trickett for always sharing so honestly about your experience of PNDA. It is possible to make your way out of the darkness. Please reach out for support if you are struggling. Our caring support team is available to answer any questions about the support we have available: Phone: 1300 851 758 Email: [email protected]

07.01.2022 The Gidget team had our own special little launch for Women's Health Week this morning! On our Zoom together, we used the 'Let's talk' cards as a prompt to each share something that we pledge to do this Women's Health Week to take care of our physical or emotional wellbeing. As a team of women who work together to take care of parents experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety, we realise the importance of taking care of ourselves too. ... We are far from perfect when it comes to self-care, but we are always looking out for each other, and today we shared a variety of personal pledges that you may find some inspiration in too: - Take a lunch break to eat away from my desk more mindfully - Let go of perfectionism and embrace 'good enough' - Schedule more breaks to spend time with family and friends - Be more present by using a gratitude journal - Focus on taking care of my personal grooming as this always makes me feel better and more in control - Walk more and simply listen to the sounds around me - Find and enjoy the spaces between all of the work and activity and try not to fill them with something else - Say yes to playing with my kids when they ask - Enjoy a new guided meditation at the end of each day to switch off - Focus on keeping calm when things are hectic around me

05.01.2022 Jean Hailes for Women's Health Women's Health Week 2020 - DAY 2 Heartbeat heroes: "Welcome to Day 2 of Womens Health Week 2020. Today is all about cardiovascular health that is, the health of your heart and blood vessels. ... Take our quick quiz and youll learn how womens heart health is different to mens, what hormones have to do with it, and how Hollywood hasnt done female heart health any favours. Together let's uncover why this topic is a crucial area for all women in Australia." Access all of the resources for heart health online now:

05.01.2022 On Friday at 10am Maternal Mental Health Matters Australia 2020 will be holding a special panel discussion live on their Facebook page. The panel will discuss the many facets of birth trauma including the mental, emotional, physiological, biological, and social/societal aspects. Head over to Maternal Mental Health Matters Australia 2020 at 10am on Friday 11 September for a meaningful discussion with experts, clinicians, and maternity consumers.

05.01.2022 Thank you to North Sydney Council and Stanton Library for sharing this reading of 'Bunny Wears Gumboots'. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIAA_9ajbrV/ 'Bunny Wears Gumboots' is one of our Bunny Books, a boxed collection of 4 very special stories written for little people, with psychological strategies to help parent. ... The Bunny Books are the perfect gift for Christmas and can be purchased on our website: https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/shop-2/

05.01.2022 "It was like we were holding our breath for 9 months." Our beautiful Gidget Angel, Jodie Matthews is mum to her precious Angel baby Hamish, and Lucy the rainbow bub who has helped her healing. Tomorrow is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, a day when we stop to reflect on the precious lives lost too soon, and remind all of the parents who know this loss that we are here. We hold you in our hearts always.... Jodie shares with love and generosity to support others through pregnancy and infant loss, pregnancy after loss, and rebuilding after this pain. Please reach out to our caring support team for more information about the support we have available for you: Phone: 1300 851 758 Email: [email protected]

05.01.2022 The anxiety amongst expectant and new parents in Melbourne and wider Victoria is understandably heightened as restrictions continue to impact. Many parents are in need of extra support, as their experience of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood is far from their expectations. Gidget Foundation Australia is available to support parents in need with our experienced perinatal mental health... professionals. Local Clinicians are currently delivering our support via telehealth and our caring support team is available to provide further information on 1300 851 758 or [email protected] We are here for you

04.01.2022 During Womens Health Week, Gidget Foundation Australia is encouraging expectant and new parents to check in on their health and pick up the phone if theyre not feeling okay. Despite fears the pandemic will leave long-term mental health scarring, the government is set to cease Medicare-rebated telehealth services for all Australians on Sept 30 and we are calling for the government to standardise a 20 session Perinatal Treatment Plan. New independent research reveals telehe...alth services have delivered equal, if not better results, on clinical screening measures for depression and anxiety. "Having a baby is a huge time of transition for new parents and for some people, leaving the house can feel overwhelming. The priority during this time should be on rest, recovery, establishing feeding, and bonding with your new baby. The Start Talking telehealth services mean new parents dont have to travel far away from their support networks, they can just focus on getting the support and love they need from their session." (Edwina Sharrock, Gidget Angel) Read more on our website:

03.01.2022 This November, we are encouraging our wonderful community to come together, connect, and host an event (face to face or virtual) or bake in support of Gidget Foundation Australia. This year has been challenging for many. Imagine expecting a baby or bringing a baby into the world during a pandemic. Gidget Foundation Australia has seen an 80% increase in people accessing our service. Your support and community connection have never been more needed, or important.... Learn more about supporting Bun in the Oven and register to host an event or bake for parents in need on our website: www.bunintheoven.org.au

03.01.2022 Our Gidget Clinical Management Team are wrapping up Perinatal Mental Health Week in a discussion about resources available. Today’s theme is Support is Available: The support I was able to access saved my life. #pmhw2020 #perinatalmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

03.01.2022 Gidget Foundation Australia is a proud supporter of the Healthy Male Plus Paternal: Case for Change. The Case for Change calls for a fundamental shift in the way society and the health system views fathers, and change across all levels of the system, and beyond. It asks organisations, policymakers, and the community to work towards seven goals and suggests actions to help achieve those goals. ... The goals: - Society recognises and values both parents equally - Health policy addresses the health and wellbeing of both parents - The health system supports the proactive engagement of both parents - Health professionals are willing and able to support men and women - Both parents are prepared for the transition to parenthood - Parents who experience loss, distress or are struggling with parenthood receive the care they need - Practice is evidence-informed and shaped by the lived experiences of both men and women Do you commit to the Case for Change with us? Learn more about the Case for Change here: https://www.healthymale.org.au//plus-pater/case-for-change

02.01.2022 TODAY on World Suicide Prevention Day, and every day, we need to continue shining a light on suicide prevention to help save lives. Gidget Foundation Australia was founded almost 20 years ago, when we lost a beautiful young mum to suicide. Gidget will always be at the heart of everything we do. By talking about it, we can start to share our knowledge. ... By sharing our knowledge, we can work together towards a world without suicide. We can all make a difference in the lives of those who might be struggling by having regular, meaningful conversations about lifes ups and downs. World Suicide Prevention Day is also a timely reminder that help is available. Please reach out to our caring support team if you have any questions about the support we have available for expectant and new parents: 1300 851 758 or [email protected] Please reach out to Lifeline for crisis support 24 hours 7 days a week: 13 11 14.

02.01.2022 Today we want to remind all of the amazing expectant and new dads that we are here for you. We hope you know how much you matter. We hope you know how much we care.... If you are struggling, we have a range of supports available including our dedicated dads site: https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/support-for-dad/ and our Gidget Virtual Village for dads Facebook group. Happy Father's Day with love from the Gidget team

01.01.2022 Have you entered our Spring Bling Online Raffle yet? Thanks to our amazing friends at ABC Bullion one of our generous supporters will win this stunning tennis bracelet. This is your chance to directly support the expectant and new parents who need us most, as COVID-19 continues to impact us all.... BUY RAFFLE TICKETS NOW: www.gidgetonlineraffle.org.au