Gidget Foundation Australia (GFA) provides FREE individual psychological counselling services, delivered face-to-face or via Telehealth.

GFA promotes awareness, drives advocacy, educates and delivers services to prevent and treat perinatal mental health issues through early detection and intervention.

Who this service is for

Gidget House is available to any expectant and new parents who have a diagnosis of, or are at risk of developing, a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder and who:

• are pregnant; or

• have a baby up to 12 months old.

Support is also provided to people who have experienced a pregnancy or childbirth-related loss, such as stillbirth, miscarriage or termination, within the last 12 months. Partners are able to access our specialised services as well.

Cost

Our perinatal mental health specialists provide a maximum of 10 individual psychological consultations free of charge within a calendar year. The cost of these sessions is fully funded by Gidget Foundation Australia in collaboration with Medicare Australia’s Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioner’s initiative.

Opening Hours

Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.

How this service is delivered

• Face-to-face

  To access our free support, you will need a referral from a GP, including a mental health care plan. You can also access the service without a mental health care plan on a full fee paying basis, if you prefer.

• Call or visit us online

  For more information or to book an appointment, please contact our caring team.