The Gidget Foundation exists to promote awareness of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression amongst women and their families, their health providers and the wider community to ensure that women in need receive timely, appropriate and supportive care.
Perinatal anxiety and depression (commonly known as postnatal depression) affects one in five mothers and one in ten fathers in Australia.
WHAT'S NEW
- Postnatal Depression Awareness Week 13 - 19 November 2011 - Watch out for the Gidget Foundation Special Feature in the Sydney Morning Herald Monday November 14
Hot off the press!Gidget Foundation is delighted to announce a must read new book for all parents: 'Beyond the Baby Blues' co-written by our very own Gidget Foundation CEO, Catherine Knox with Seana Smith and Benison O’Reilly. This is the first Australian handbook on perinatal anxiety and depression featuring both personal stories and medical facts - a must have for all parents and parents-to-be. To order your copy click here:- Gidget Ladies' lunch fundraising event 'MumCha'. Just under 500 fabulous and generous women raised $60k to fund new Gidget initiatives
- Gidget Midwives to attend the Baby and Toddler show in Melbourne 8-10 April
- NIB Foundation Grant enables Emotional Wellbeing Program at North Shore Private Hospital
- Gidget Launches new Educational DVD Behind the Mask: The Hidden struggle of Parenthood To view DVD trailer click here
- Personal stories of perinatal anxiety and depression
- Check out our postcard awareness campaign kindly donated by Avantcard
- Mothercare Australia & Gidget Foundation working together - Mood, myths & helpful messages advice cards online & in store now
- Information sheet - Perinatal anxiety and depression, what does it actually mean & how to get help
- Perinatal support programs on Sydney's Northern Beaches
Events
Our events to date have raised awareness of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression with over 4000 people. Check out our past, current and future events.
Finding Help
If you or a friend are experiencing symptoms of Perinatal Depression & Anxiety, there are a number of organisations who can provide help.
Partners & Sponsors
Those who support the Gidget Foundation & help raise money and awarenesst to further the understanding of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression.