Gidget Foundation Australia provides free* individual psychological therapy services for expectant, new and potential parents with a perinatal mental health clinician, delivered in-person at one of their Gidget Houses or via the telehealth program, Start Talking.
Did you know one in five mothers and one in 10 fathers experience perinatal depression and anxiety? This equates to over 100,000 parents every year in Australia. It is essential that GP practices are aware of where parents experiencing Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA) can be referred quickly for timely, specialist treatment.
Services are available to birthing and non-birthing parents throughout the perinatal period, from pre-conception through to 12 months postpartum, who have a diagnosis or are at risk of developing a perinatal mood and/or anxiety and/or stress related condition (such as PNDA), as well as experiencing birth trauma or pregnancy related loss (including stillbirth, miscarriage or termination), or experiencing difficulties with conception.
Use the Location Finder to quickly identify the nearest Gidget House. This ensures timely access to specialist perinatal mental health care, no matter where families are located.
*Access to services provided by Gidget Foundation Australia is subject to meeting relevant Medicare eligibility requirements. Further information about Medicare Better Access services, including eligibility, can be found via the Better Access Initiative Resource Collection.
Visit gidgetfoundation.org.au for patient referral information and helpful resources.
Disclaimer: This article was provided by Gidget Foundation Australia. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network does not warrant or represent the accuracy, currency and completeness of any information or material included within.
