Motherhood Village Ltd is a Gold Coast charity passionate about supporting local mothers, parents and families. We provide free perinatal mental health support via group peer support sessions to mothers and parents who have prior or existing perinatal mental ill health, to mothers and parents who are finding the postpartum period difficult or challenging, and to help those that may be feeling isolated or alone in their struggles.
These sessions are delivered in a safe, non-judgemental space and they enable parents to share their story, feel validated and understood, without comparison or judgement. This helps build a sense of belonging, breaking down some of the social stigmas and barriers associated with perinatal mental ill health.
All group sessions are facilitated by a COPE and PANDA accredited peer support worker who has lived experience with perinatal mental health challenges. Our sessions complement clinical care, enabling a holistic approach to recovery and wellbeing.
We aim to work together with the existing Gold Coast perinatal clinical care facilities such as the Lavender Unit GCUH, Perinatal Psychologists, General Practitioner’s and Women’s Health Clinicians, ensuring parents feel supported in the perinatal and postpartum periods, and into the early parenthood years, following the first 2000 days strategy for wellbeing.
We provide educational resources for families seeking support during the perinatal period, and enhancing community knowledge on the signs and symptoms of perinatal mental ill health.
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