Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness in Geebung | Mental health service

Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness

Locality: Geebung

Phone: +61 7 3706 3010

Address: 293 Ellison Road, 4034 Geebung, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Peach Tree is a Peer Led perinatal mental health organisation. Any staff member you interact with at Peach Tree, you can be reassured that they "get it"... because weve all been there too! You may have noticed all the beautiful photographs we have been using lately. We are very proud to say that these photographs are all from our amazing Peach Tree staff members and their babies. Women and men who have been down in the dark trenches of mental health and having a baby....s...ometimes more than once....and have crawled out the other side. Sure, sometimes we slip back into the trenches (there is no quick and easy fix) but we know we will get through it again, because weve done it before. Because the beautiful silver lining in perinatal mental illness, is the self awareness you find. The knowledge that you CAN and WILL get through this. The understanding of what you need to do to help yourself. We know that if we take proactive steps to take care of ourself, ride it out day by day, that eventually a day will come and we can look back and realise we dont feel as bad as we used to. The feeling of HOPE is one of the most important things for mental health recovery, yet the illness itself makes you feel hopeless. But...we know you can get through this! At Peach Tree, we hold onto your hope for you, until you re-find it yourself. Join one of our peer support groups for mothers experiencing stress, anxiety or depression. Make your booking here: www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ Join us over at Peach Tree Parents https://www.facebook.com/groups/peachtreeparents

25.01.2022 "The Mask of Motherhood" - Sometimes we are reluctant to talk honestly about our mothering experiences for fear well be seen or judged as "bad" mothers. So instead, we pop on our "Everything is fine!" mask and keep on trudging on. Looking fine and put together on the outside, but feeling broken and alone on the inside WHAT IS A "JUST PEACHY" GROUP? Our JUST PEACHY groups are for expecting mothers, and mothers who have children aged 0 - 5 years of age. JUST PEACHY is a ...mothers group - but it is so much more than a mothers group too. Mothers need to feel supported and have solidarity with other mothers. We need to talk about what we are going through without shame and fear. Let our guards down and be real and honest. You might be surprised how much better youll feel once you find a village of women who "get it" and you dont have to pretend! www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ Our JUST PEACHY groups are safe guarded by our Perinatal Mental Health Peer Workers who have LIVED EXPERIENCE and understand what its like to take the Mask off and find support. What happens at a JUST PEACHY group? Much the same as what would happen at a mainstream mothers group. We talk about our babies, we laugh at stupid stuff, we whinge about the mundane stuff. But we also acknowledge the difficult and scary stuff too. We dont have to hide our pain and mask our truth. If you are pregnant, or a parent of an infant or young child, and feel like you arent coping - we welcome you with open arms at JUST PEACHY. Theres no obligation at a Just Peachy group. You dont have to share anything you feel uncomfortable sharing. Just listening and being amongst a supportive environment can help. The beautiful thing about being a member of a JUST PEACHY group, is that we end up not only receiving support, but giving it too. We all have good days and bad days. On the bad days, we are held by the group and on our good days, we lift the group. This is peer support. We now offer JUST PEACHY groups in three locations across Brisbane (Geebung, Morayfield and Springwood) and now we also offer them ONLINE and accessible to all! A booking process is currently in place for our face to face groups, to help us manage numbers and social distancing. www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ Our JUST PEACHY groups are FREE, because we believe that ALL mothers who need support, deserve support. Come find us

24.01.2022 We are very excited to start our Dads Baby Song Groups tomorrow!! Its not too late to register: www.peachtree.org.au/bookings Free but registration essential

23.01.2022 DAY 6 - GRIEF & LOSS The story of grief and loss related to pregnancy, birth and early infancy is unfortunately one that is far too common. We also know bereaved parents experience statistically higher rates of depression and anxiety. Pregnancy and parenting after a loss is also a really challenging experience. Although a baby may no longer be earthside, they never leave your heart and you carry that love with you forever. ... As a Lived Experience Workforce, many of our Peer Support Workers have their own stories around how their mental health and wellbeing was dramatically impacted by grief and loss. If you are thinking about coming to Peach Tree for help and support around this issue, please know you are not alone. We are here, we are listening. https://youtu.be/N0EhjRlwGjQ #peachyparents #pmhweek

23.01.2022 To all men who have been, currently are and soon will be loving and influential father figures....today is your day. We thank you!! Happy Fathers Day xo

22.01.2022 We are so exceptionally proud and very excited to be launching our Perinatal Mental Health service for Fathers. DADS BRANCH of Peach Tree will involve a range of programs, groups and social activities, all aimed at promoting inclusivity of, and improving social and mental wellbeing of anyone identifying as a Father figure to children aged 0 - 5 years of age. Our LIVED EXPERIENCE peer workers Tony & Phil are hosting a free BBQ this Wednesday evening at Peach Tree House Geebu...ng, and will be available to chat to Dads about our ongoing peer support groups (Dad Brain!) and other activities we have planned. Because Dads need support too. A safe, friendly and informal space where Dads can have open and honest conversations about mental health are long overdue. Dads - join our Dad only facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadbrainpeersupport See our Wednesday evening launch event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/299479448029340 Please help us manage our COVID compliance by ticking the "Going" button if you plan on dropping in! Help us spread the word - Tag a Dad! *Photo credit Amie Ford Photography

22.01.2022 Thanks to those Dads who attended our Dads Branch launch on Wednesday evening! Here they are - we think social distancing means it looks like they are replicating a cool Rock Album Cover . If the launch is anything to go by, its going to be a great group of mateship, raw truth and honesty, with a good ol fashion sausage and bread to boot ... As of next week (2nd September), we will be running our Dads Brain! Peer Support group every fortnight at Peach Tree House, Geebung. Book in here: www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ Visit our Dads Branch facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadbrainpeersupport WHO SHOULD ATTEND A DADS BRAIN! GROUP? Anyone who identifies as a Father figure to young children and :- - who feel like they dont have many mates that they can talk honestly to - who may be feeling stressed and under pressure with work/family life balance - who are supporting a partner who is going through perinatal mental health challenges - who may be experiencing depression and anxiety related to having a baby or parenting - wants to build their support network. Also Dads - dont forget Baby Song Time is also held fortnightly on Saturday mornings! Book here: www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/

21.01.2022 DAY 5 - TRAUMA Trauma can lead to a wide range of mental health challenges, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. In Australia, 1 in 3 women identify their birth experiences as traumatic. In some cases PTSD and postnatal depression and anxiety can occur together. However, the key differences are that PTSD is defined by feeling unsafe and postnatal depression is characterised by a sense of hopelessness. ... Trauma can affect how you feel about yourself and how you feel about others. This can be particularly impactful in the perinatal period, where relationships with partners, family and babies are very important for ongoing health and wellbeing. However you feel, please know that there are some great organisations that are able to support you. Peach Tree was created to support parents going through any and all mental health challenges while also being pregnant and/or parenting infants and young children. We welcome with open arms anyone who is seeking validation for their feelings and support while they are receiving treatment. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Our community is waiting for you! https://youtu.be/hBSCK0nbCwU

21.01.2022 Due to the success of our North Brisbane Community Group - weve decided to launch similar groups at our Moreton Bay and South Brisbane locations! Our Community Groups are open for all mothers, fathers and carers of children aged 0 - 5 years of age to come together for a friendly get together in the park. ... Free, but bookings are essential through our website www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ North Brisbane, Kidspace (7th Brigade) Park, Murphy Road, Chermside: Thursdays 11:00am - 12:30pm South Brisbane, Springwood (Boardwalk) Park, 99 Cindarella Drive, Springwood: Thursdays 11:30am - 1:00pm. Starting 30th July! Moreton Bay, C.R.E.E.C Park, 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary Fridays, 10:00am - 11:30am. Starting 31st July! Grab some sunshine, bring your picnic and enjoy the fresh air and friendship! Bookings: www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ Enquiries: [email protected]

20.01.2022 Reminder - Baby Song Time for Dads and bubs is on tomorrow at Peach Tree House (Geebung)! Free, but booking essential www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/

19.01.2022 PEACHY COMMUNITY GROUPS (please share!) Please dont forget our Peachy Community groups start at both Springwood (Thursday) and Morayfield (Friday) this week! ... This is a FREE opportunity to connect with other parents and littlies in a relaxed (and hopefully sunshiny) outdoor environment. All details are below... PLEASE NOTE: Bookings are required via our website - www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ South Brisbane Springwood (Boardwalk) Park, 99 Cindarella Drive Thursdays from 11:30am - 1:00pm, starting 30th July! Moreton Bay C.R.E.E.C Park, 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary Fridays from 10:00am - 11:30am, starting 31st July! BYO morning tea or lunch, a picnic blanket, and enjoy some fresh air and friendship! Bookings: www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ Enquiries: [email protected]

18.01.2022 Dads Branch @ Peach Tree is on page 12 of todays Courier Mail! Thanks to Ben and baby Oscar for being great Peach Tree models. 43% of men feel the health system has failed to engage, support and inform them through fatherhood 1 in 20 expecting dads experience depression during their partners pregnancy... 1 in 10 new dads experience postnatal depression While having a baby is a joyous time for many men, the risk of suicide is higher for men before and after the birth of a child compared to any other time in their lives. Read the full Case for Change released by Healthy Male today: https://www.healthymale.org.au//plus-pater/case-for-change. Peach Tree is proud to be an endorsing supporter of the Case for Change. Join the Dads Branch @ Peach Tree FB group now, guys! The page is run by our fantastic Peer Workers Tony and Phil, and is a great place for Dads to support Dads. We are also having a Dad Brain! group at Geebung tonight! See full details on our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/354867328864267/

17.01.2022 Registrations for our Free PeerZone Wellbeing Workshops are now open! This six week program will be delivered face to face from our Morayfield location. The program will commence on the 29th July. What is PeerZone? PeerZone is a series of workshops for people who experience mental distress and addiction. The workshops explore distress, recovery and all the major life domains. The workshops are delivered by Peach Trees trained, accredited and ...licensed PeerZone facilitators. This round, we will be delivering the following workshops: 1. Understanding Our Distress 2. Leading our Recovery 3. Exploring our Stories 4. Dealing with Self Stigma 5. Dealing with Crisis 6. Enhancing our Relationships. When: Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:00 (starting 29th July) Where: Morayfield Health Hub, 19-31 Dickson Road Cost: Free, but registration is essential. If you are ready to stand up, own your mental health journey and become empowered to understand your experience and take charge of your healing - then come and try PeerZone! More information and registration (through the contact us function on our website) https://peachtree.org.au/peerzone-workshops/ *Photo of our Lovely Morayfield Perinatal Peer Support Workers, Mish, Jen and Lyndal

17.01.2022 DAY 7 - SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE Peach Tree is here to support you. We talk a lot about being Peer Led and about our Lived Experience. But what does that mean?... It means that every one of our staff use their life experiences - their struggles with their mental health and finding their path to overcome it - to connect in a completely transparent, honest and authentic manner. The research supporting Peer Support is strong. We know the people who receive peer support as part of their recovery journey, feel less alone, less stigmatised, and more confident to help seek. Feeling validated and valued is a right that everyone is entitled to! This is why we will continue to advocate for genuine, non-clinical professional lived experience led support services to be embedded into the health system. If you are experiencing emotional or mental health challenges, and are feeling alone and lost, come and find us at Peach Tree. North Brisbane - Geebung [email protected] South Brisbane - Springwood [email protected] Moreton Bay - Morayfield [email protected] Online [email protected] Or phone us on 1800 PEACHY. https://www.facebook.com/groups/peachtreeparents/?ref=share https://youtu.be/IjiiBeDBEd0

16.01.2022 We were very pleased to welcome Assistant Minister for Health Nikki Boyd, Local MP Bart Mellish and Senior Policy Advisor Benton Wecker to Peach Tree House (Geebung) today! We so love it when our local politicians are willing to listen to our stories and experiences, and we so love advocating for perinatal and infant mental health services! Nikki Boyd MP... Bart Mellish MP- Member for Aspley See more

15.01.2022 Its Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2020! We see a lot of Mums and Dads at Peach Tree that identify birth trauma as a contributing factor that is impacting on their mental wellbeing. So, what is birth trauma? Check out our friends over at Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA) who are sharing some informative and heart provoking stuff. ... "We, at ABTA, define birth trauma as a wound, serious injury or damage it can be physical or psychological (deeply upsetting and distressing) or a combination of both. Both mother and the father/partner can be affected by birth trauma." #starttheconversation You can support the work of ABTA by: Register for a virtual walk https://fundraise.birthtrauma.org.au/event/walkntalk/home Purchase a #starttheconversation t-shirt https://www.redbubble.com//54578433-the-abta-start-the-con

15.01.2022 TERM 4 TIMETABLES TUESDAY 6th OCTOBER - FRIDAY 18th DECEMBER www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ Long post but please read carefully as it may answer your questions about our groups!...Continue reading

15.01.2022 DAY 7 - SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE As we enter into the last day of Perinatal Mental Health Week, we think the most important day is today. The day we raise awareness about what support IS available! ... Peach Tree is available face to face for people in North Brisbane, South Brisbane and the Moreton Bay area, and online for everyone else. Please check out our timetables pinned to the top of the page, and our website www.peachtree.org.au. Peach Tree was honoured to partner with the following organisations to promote Perinatal Mental Health Week, and we encourage everyone to visit their website and familiarise themselves with the services they offer. Australasian Birth Trauma Association https://www.birthtrauma.org.au/ Bears Of Hope Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support https://www.bearsofhope.org.au/ Birthing Dads https://birthingdads.org/ Centre for Perinatal Psychology https://www.centreforperinatalpsychology.com.au/ COPE https://www.cope.org.au/ Gidget Foundation https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/ Jean Hailes for Women's Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/ Karitane https://www.karitane.com.au/ Tresillian Early Parenting https://www.tresillian.org.au/ PANDA https://www.panda.org.au/ Perinatal Wellbeing Centre https://www.perinatalwellbeingcentre.org.au/ PIRI: Parent-Infant Research Institute https://www.piri.org.au/ The Pink Elephants Support Network https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ SMS4dads https://www.sms4dads.com.au/ St John of God Health Care https://www.sjog.org.au/ Stillbirth Foundation Australia https://stillbirthfoundation.org.au/ Radiance Network South West https://www.radiancesouthwest.com.au/ Tweddle Australia https://www.tweddle.org.au/ Other supports available: Australian Breastfeeding Association https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ Antenatal & Postnatal Psychology Network https://www.antenatalandpostnatalpsychology.com.au/ Little Sparklers https://www.littlesparklers.org/ Red Nose Australia https://rednose.org.au/ Sands Australia https://www.sands.org.au/ Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au//mental-he/qcpimh/ Still Aware https://stillaware.org/ Parentline https://parentline.com.au/ Women's Health Queensland https://www.womenshealth.org.au/ The Fatherhood https://www.the-father-hood.com/ The Fathering Project https://thefatheringproject.org/ White Cloud Foundation https://whitecloudfoundation.org/ Thank you to Shane Rattenbury, MLA, Attorney-General of the ACT and Emma Davidson, Minister for Mental Health for their message of support. https://youtu.be/tUAe8e75ISA

15.01.2022 We are really pleased to introduce our newest Peach Tree team members! Phil joined Peach Tree recently to work on establishing and co-leading our new "Fathers & Partners" service. Prior to joining Peach Tree, Phil has been a Boilermaker (metal fabricator) for the last 16 years, he loves a good chat and is equally an attentive listener! Phil is a Father/Step Father to 5 kids, and therefore has a wealth of experience in becoming and being a father and the impact this can ha...ve on mental health and wellbeing. In addition to his own mental health lived experience, Phil has also supported his partner in her postnatal depression/anxiety journey. He is determined to open up conversations amongst men and start talking about perinatal mental health and wellbeing for Dads. . . ? . . Helping others and myself through lived experiences is a fantastic concept that I wish I got into sooner! . . ? . . Watching Youtube, carsales, gardening/yard care, working on my car . . ? . .If you fail to plan, you plan to fail Welcome Phil, and stay tuned everyone for more announcements about our fathers groups to come!

14.01.2022 Such times of uncertainty means we are all likely experiencing heightened stress and anxiety, which may result in some concern about attending Peach Tree. We want to reassure everyone that Peach Tree has a covid plan in place, and at this stage, is continuing to run our face to face services. However, Im afraid we do have some rules we have to insist upon: all of our staff have individually completed the COVID-19 Infection Control training - please listen to their inst...ruction! we continue to use our booking system to maintain control around numbers and COVID-19 information gathering compliance. If you turn up without a booking made - please do not be upset with us if we have to ask you to leave if the group is too big. People who have made bookings will have priority. books and toys for children are still very limited, and those that are played with are sanitised between each session our spaces are cleaned and sanitised between each session We can not emphasise enough the messages: if you, or your child is unwell - even with mild symptoms - please stay home! If you do turn up unwell, again please do not be offended if one of our staff members nicely asks you to leave the group. We really do not want to be spreading any illness (COVID or otherwise)! please try and keep physical distancing in place as best we can - we know this is really hard with toddlers but we will make good with best intentions! be diligent with hand hygiene! We have hand sanitiser available at all locations, please sanitise both your own and childrens hands on arrival and departure and dont be afraid to use it as much and as many times as you need during group times. We need to make sure we are able to continue to provide valuable opportunities for parents and babies to meet, socialise, form connections and find support - so we really appreciate our communitys efforts in keeping everyone safe! https://www.qld.gov.au//protect-you/coronavirus-prevention

14.01.2022 Our Baby Song Time for Dads sessions are now open for booking on our website! Saturdays @ Peach Tree House, Geebung Limited numbers: www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/... Come along, meet other Dads, and have some quality time with your baby! Babies love to hear us sing!! Our baby song sessions are facilitated by our wonderful volunteer Wendy - who is a past BCC Library Rhyme Time facilitator. Wendy will lead Dads through traditional nursery rhymes and songs - with a flair of fun! We are very excited to offer this group to Dads! Enquiries: [email protected]

13.01.2022 Dads - want to do something fun with your baby? Leave Mum at home with a hot cup of tea, and come join us at Geebung Peach Tree House! Saturday 15th & 22nd August at 9:30am Free, but booking essential... www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ See more

13.01.2022 Whats on the rest of this week at Peach Tree??? Lots!! If you are a parent of a child aged 0 - 5 years and seeking connection and support, heres whats available. Our friendly Peer Support Workers hope to see you! ... : www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ Wednesday 9:30 & 11am, Friday 9:30am Wednesday 9:30am & 11am Thursday 9:30am Thursday 1:00pm, Friday 9:00am ! Wednesday 7:30pm Thursday 10am & 1:30pm @ Kidspace Thursday 11am @ Springwood Park Thursday 11:30am @ CREEC Friday 10:00am (with Kundalini Art) Friday 11am Thursday 9:30am Friday 1:00pm Saturday 9:00am (by appointment) Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am Thursday 9:15am Please note for Covid-19 compliance, bookings are essential www.peachtree.org.au/bookings Enquiries: [email protected] or through the Contact Us form on our website

12.01.2022 ONE PLACE STILL AVAILABLE in our next Motherhood, Mood & Food 4-week workshop starting this Wednesday,15th July. Workshops will be held online from 10:00am - 11:30am. Its hard being a busy Mum to find the time to make our diet as healthy as it can be. This workshop is an excellent act of self care! No guilt here about making unhealthy food choices, and this workshop is not about trying to lose weight. This is about discussing helpful ways you can try and add nutrition ...to your daily routine to positively impact your mental wellbeing. This workshop series is run by Fran from Motherhood, Mood and Food, who is also one of our wonderful Lived Experience team members! Fran has a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition Science) and a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy and holds professional registration as a Nutritionist. Fran is also an experience Perinatal Peer Support Worker at Peach Tree. This workshop series is provided to you free of charge, however registration is essential. Please email Fran to secure your spot at [email protected]

12.01.2022 TERM 3 TIMETABLES MONDAY 13th JULY - FRIDAY 18th SEPTEMBER www.peachtree.org.au/bookings/ Long post but please read carefully as it may answer your questions about our groups!...Continue reading

11.01.2022 We couldnt have said it better - thanks PANDA! At Peach Tree, all of our services are delivered by people who have have walked a thousand miles in the shoes of perinatal mental illness, and have come through with amazing insight, empathy and passion to help others. This puts our organisation in an unique position to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for parents to be honest about their experiences and seek information and referrals to treatment, while being supported ...by our peer led groups and activities and our amazing Peachy community! Please reach out to us Bookings can be made simply on our website Email: [email protected]

09.01.2022 We are really pleased over the next few posts to introduce our newest Peach Tree team members! Tony recently joined Peach Trees team as a Peer Worker, and is co-leading our new and upcoming Fathers & Partners service. Tony is also a professional musician and has two daughters aged 5 and 9 years of age and knows first hand the challenges that becoming and being a Father can have on your mental health and wellbeing. Tony has a wonderful ability to connect with all walks of... life with no judgements and he is determined to break down stigma and barriers for Dads to talk about their fathering roles and the impact on mental health. . . ? . . Connecting and supporting the wellbeing of self and others! . . ? . . Daily exercise and healthy diet, saying no to things! (still working on this!) . . ? . ."Do you!" Welcome to the Peachy family Tony - and stay tuned everyone for upcoming announcements about our Fathers groups!

08.01.2022 When I ask friends and family what they see in this picture, they see a love between mother and son, like a photo for a Huggies centre fold in a magazine - buy Huggies and you too could be this happy! When I had this photo taken I was on my downwards spiral in to what I thought was an endless dark tunnel of postnatal depression and anxiety. Sometimes pictures cant say a thousand words , that our precious moments have been tainted.... I now have this picture displayed on my wall alongside many other photos, as a daily reminder of growth, strength and appreciation that what ever the world throws at me , I am my inspiration , I am my strength, I am my courage and I am unbeatable. Sometimes we just need to believe in ourselves, self care and ask for help . Its amazing what one person can do and I am proud that I can help mums achieve this too, but mostly I am proud of me. From Misha (Peach Tree Perinatal Peer Worker) Web: www.peachtree.org.au Insta: @peachyparents

08.01.2022 We are hearing a lot of stories from mums who have been pregnant and given birth during COVID-19 feeling like they havent had the opportunity to meet and connect with mothers groups and playgroups like they would normally have in usual circumstances. Unfortunately, the knock on effect of this is having an impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of mothers and babies. Good news....... Our JUST PEACHY groups, are for mothers who are identifying that they need a little more support right now. Its normal to feel a little "wobbly" right now, and chatting to other mothers in the same boat can help reduce those feelings of isolation. We are offering these groups both face to face in our Brisbane locations, or online for anyone unable to attend face to face. Our COMMUNITY GROUPS are open for all mothers, fathers and children aged 0 - 5 years, who are seeking social connection. We are now running them across three locations in Brisbane (Morayfield, Geebung and Springwood). All of our groups are completely FREE of charge. However, to comply with COVID measures, bookings are necessary! Online information: https://peachtree.org.au/online-peachy-groups/ Face to Face bookings: https://peachtree.org.au/bookings/ Enquiries: [email protected] Phone: 1800 PEACHY

07.01.2022 Click on the link below to view this very helpful Queensland Health Resource outlining Perinatal Mental Health Support services across the State - we are particularly proud that after nearly a decade of advocating for and collecting evidence base for our Peer Led (Lived Experience) service, Peach Tree has finally made it onto a Clinical Excellence Queensland document!! https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au//qld-perinatal-men

06.01.2022 Physically distancing and socially connecting Our FREE Community Group in the park happens every Thursday (Chermside) and Friday (Burpengary). Springwood temporarily on hold #communitygroup... #peersupport #connection Book your spot www.peachtree.org.au/bookings

06.01.2022 Becoming a Parent and parenting young children can be a time of mixed emotions. Its a time of great confliction - where we can love and be glad for our children, but also feel trapped and overwhelmed too. Peach Tree provides: Free Just Peachy / Dad Brain! groups where you can safely share your experiences and receive mutual support... Opportunities to build your relationship and play with your baby Learning and growth through workshops that increase your understanding about mental wellbeing and parenting Safe, friendly space to meet other parents, having similar experiences. Our services are facilitated by our experienced perinatal mental health support workers who all have LIVED EXPERIENCE of the juggle which is parenting and maintaining healthy mental wellbeing. We are experts at providing safe and inclusive spaces for connection and to hold space for those feeling vulnerable. We offer these services: Geebung (North Brisbane) Morayfield (Moreton Bay) Springwood (South Brisbane) Online (for anyone unable to attend face to face). Due to current COVID-19 measures, all Face to Face services require you to reserve your place. If you would like to come along, please use our simple booking system: https://peachtree.org.au/bookings/ OR CONTACT: 1800 PEACHY (1800 732 249) Call back service Enquiries: [email protected]

05.01.2022 Do you feel like you need to reach out for some help, but you are not really sure how to do it? Do you have a question about Peach Trees services? Bit confused by whats available or what would suit your needs best? Are you feeling like you are out of patience, and just need a vent and release?... Perhaps you are feeling a bit lost, a bit lonely and just need to talk to another adult? Our 1800 PEACHY number IS HERE FOR YOU!! The Peach Tree Call Back Service is NOT: a crisis service for people seeking medical or clinical treatment advice to provide formal counselling or therapeutical services. The Peach Tree Call Back Service IS: operated by our trained and experienced perinatal mental health peer workers, who all have lived experience of motherhood challenges a safe space where you will be provided with empathetic listening and will be respected where your experience will be heard and validated a place you can receive information about evidence based, relevant services, websites and resources open to anyone who is pregnant or parenting a child 0 - 5 years, or supporting someone who is pregnant or parenting a child 0 - 5 years. Health professionals who want to find out more about Peach Tree are also welcome to call this number. Please do not hesitate to give us a call! Leave your name and number, and our Peer Support Worker will give you a call back. 1800 PEACHY 1800 732 249

04.01.2022 Thank you to Terry Young MP - Member for Longman for visiting us at our Morayfield site last week! It was great to tell him about what we do and show him the passion we have for our work. Here he is with our wonderful Morayfield Team Leader Jen

04.01.2022 EDITED FOR CLARIFICATION: Dads Branch is a new service delivery option provided by Peach Tree - facilitated by Dads for Dads (just like the support we provide for Mums). We will be holding future events for families, so please be sure to keep an eye out! ----------------------- Are you a Dad who wants to connect with other Dads? Or do you know a Dad who would like to?... Phil and Tony invite you to put the kids to bed, give the missus a kiss, and head on down to Peach Tree House for a Dads only BBQ in the car park. See event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/299479448029340/ Meet other Dads who are in the trenches like you, with work/bills/family/study struggles, in a space where you can say exactly how you feel and judgement doesnt exist. At the same time maybe you can help out another Dad with his stuff. Dads Branch is for Dads who have a child aged between 0 and 5 years. It is led by Phil and Tony, our Peer Support Workers, who are in the thick of it like you and can share stories from their own lived experience of fatherhood challenges. Because Dads need support too! Dads Branch @ Peach Tree FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dadbrainpeersupport/

04.01.2022 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: We have made the very difficult decision to cancel our Springwood (Logan) groups tomorrow, until we can gauge further implications of todays COVID-19 cases in Brisbane South. We feel that it is of utmost importance that Peach Tree have a responsibility to ensuring a safe work environment for our staff, and not to put our community (ie you guys!) at risk.... We will see how the situation unfolds over the next few days, and re-assess appropriately. We will let you know on the weekend as to what the situation will be regarding Springwood groups on Tuesday. Please note - so far this decision is only impacting on our Springwood (Logan) site. Groups at Geebung and Morayfield will be as usual. We take this opportunity to remind everyone and urge: if you or your child is feeling unwell, or showing any symptoms (no matter how mild) please stay at home! You can still access support with Peach Tree through our online and telephone support options. please try and keep physical distancing in place as best we can (we know this can be difficult with active toddlers!) practice good hygiene, including handwashing and using hand sanitiser (which are provided at all sites). Our staff are ensuring we keep a vigilant cleaning process, and we are regularly cleaning and disinfecting our premises (at all locations). We sincerely hope that this announcement - rather than be anxiety provoking - is reassuring to you that we are doing everything in our power to protect our community. Keep safe all

03.01.2022 Todays post is all about celebrating our own Peachy team! https://peachtree.org.au/ourteam/ Head over to our website to see the friendly faces and names behind the organisation! Weve paired our headshots with our favourite quotes ... Whats awfully special about our team, is that each and every one of us has our own "Lived Experience" with perinatal mental health and wellbeing - and it is the richness of these experiences which inform every single decision and action taken in our service. The richness of staff experiences includes (but not limited to) ..... - antenatal depression and anxiety - postnatal depression and anxiety - bipolar - borderline personality disorder - suicidality (ideation and bereavement) - grief and loss (related to stillbirth and miscarriage) - supporting a partner with perinatal mental illness - eating disorders - perinatal OCD - mothering as an immigrant - birth trauma - chronic pain - domestic and family violence - alcohol and other drugs - complex trauma - infertility - maternal ambivilancy and maternal rage - relationship breakdowns - isolation (social and geographical) - inpatient mental health unit admissions (both adult and mother baby units) - some chose medication and some didnt - some chose to label and diagnose and some didnt.... .....and we are still here to tell our stories and help others! Our message is very clear. Personal Recovery is entirely possible, if we can get through it - you can too! You are not alone If you are pregnant, or raising young children and your mental health is of a concern to you - we welcome you into our non-clinical, community of understanding and support https://peachtree.org.au/ourteam/

03.01.2022 Yesterday, a couple of things happened to prompt this post. 1. For some weird unknown reason our old 2019 Birth Trauma Awareness Week post started to get traction again with more people commenting and sharing. This is our all time most popular post with now having over 6,000 shares. 2. Prominent writer Clementine Ford is posting an extremely well written insightful and powerful stream of posts about her Lived Experience of birth trauma. ... Birth trauma is something that obviously continues to impact the mental wellbeing of our community in profound ways. Which brings me to point 3: 3. Australasian Birth Trauma Association are doing some wonderful work advocating for change. Our health system and our society can do better in reducing the incidence of birth trauma and increasing postnatal support for those experiencing birth trauma. Treatment by specialist Pelvic floor physiotherapists should be accessible to all. Usually at Peach Tree, we avoid sharing surveys and petitions. But this one is too good and too pertinent to ignore. Please help by signing this petition. And remember, if you have birth trauma, either physical or psychological - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Come find our Peachy community www.peachtree.org.au https://www.change.org/p/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp-pelvic-health

03.01.2022 Peach Tree offers Mindfulness sessions both online and face to face (at our Geebung location). Mondays online 10:00 - 10:30 Tuesdays online 1:00 - 1:30 Thursdays @ Geebung 10:00 - 10:30... Thursdays online 1:00 - 1:30 This quote is feedback from one of our Peachy Mums who has been regularly attending Mindfulness. Mindfulness is an opportunity for YOU to do something for YOU At Peach Tree, we are completely used to doing our groups and activities WITH our babies present. If you are interested in doing this activity, please dont let your worry about a noisy baby stop you Any enquiries please email us [email protected]. Link to the online sessions: https://peachtree.org.au/online-peachy-groups/

02.01.2022 We are a bit more chattier over here https://www.facebook.com/groups/peachtreeparents

01.01.2022 It can be lonely becoming a Mother. Particularly so for mothers experiencing perinatal mental health challenges, as a typical symptom is to withdraw and avoid socialising. But motherhood can feel lonely for lots of different reasons: maybe none of your friends are at the baby making stage... your interests change when you become a parent, maybe you dont feel connected to your friends anymore its hard to find the time (and sometimes energy!) to socialise maybe youve tried mothers groups before, but felt judged and shamed for your parenting choices you feel as though you have to "wear a mask" at your mothers group, where you cant be honest about how you are feeling because everyone else appears to be coping so well making new friends is difficult, particularly if you have social anxiety! Peach Tree offers a range of different groups, activities and programs for mothers and fathers who have children aged 0 - 5 years, and who are seeking more support and connection to improve their emotional wellbeing. All of our services are facilitated by our wonderful Lived Experience Peer Workers, who help keep our space safe, non-judgmental, friendly and welcoming. At the same time holding space to be authentic and genuine! See our timetables pinned to the top of our page, or visit our website for further information www.peachtree.org.au Enquiries: [email protected] Phone: 1800 PEACHY (1800 732 249)

01.01.2022 Today is RU OK day, and were re-visiting this post from Peachy Mum Emma: When I was a new mum, I suffered from anxiety and depression and was in a very bad place emotionally. I was caught up in obsessive, circular thoughts that kept me awake even when my baby slept. I thought I was a total waste of space and truly believed my family would be better off without me. This is a photo of me at that time. The message is: you dont know unless you ask. Today is R U OK Day. Today, and every day, asking that question could save a life, or at least help turn one around. You dont have to have all the answers just get the conversation started and make yourself available to listen. Check out the site for some tips: https://ruok.org.au/how-to-ask