Gidget Foundation Australia - Change a new mum's story

Christmas Appeal 2025

Jessica had never felt so alone

Jessica's first experience of motherhood was filled with fear, trauma, and isolation. Sleepless nights, a crying baby, relationship strain, and overwhelming emotions left her feeling hopeless.

When Jessica fell pregnant again, the anxiety came rushing back.

"I was scared of going through the same intense emotions again. I had healed some, but I was still holding onto past trauma." 

But this time, Jessica had the right support. With Gidget Foundation Australia's specialist perinatal counselling, she felt validated, understood and finally equipped to face motherhood with confidence.

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From the first appointment, I knew I had made the right decision. Gidget Foundation Australia has changed my life. I still have difficult moments, but now I know how to get through them.”

Jessica
Mother | Gidget Angel

Every year, 1 in 5 mums and 1 in 10 dads experience perinatal depressioin and anxiety (PNDA). Many suffer in silence, not knowing where to turn.

Without support, PNDA can escalate, sometimes leading to hospitalisation, and in the most tragic cases, suicide.

Your gift can change this by connecting new parents to specialist mental health services and reminding them they’re not alone – especially at Christmas.

Help new parents find the support they need this Christmas – and replace fear with hope.

Donate today.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$520

Peter Helson

$520

Joyce Forbes

Keep up the good work. A really good cause.

$400

Stephanie Williams

$316.50

Liam Bourke

Sending my best wishes this Christmas and well done for the vital support you provide!

$316.50

Timothy Kemert

I am moved every time I see the TV ad promoting Gidget's PNDA services. Thank you.

$110.72

Ryan Schneller

$80.25

Kathy Every-burns

$80.25

Anonymous

Keep it up, parents and children need you. Thanks for all the help you gave me as a new dad

$80.25

Kristen & Ben Wright

$80.25

Alexandra Berthold

So important to look after Mums and Dads this Christmas. x

$78.45

Ryan Schneller

Thankyou

$75

Anonymous

$54.12

Eunice Chapman

Well done Laura - you smashed it 🥰

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Ella Karavus

$54.12

Jaimee Lea Love

$52.75

Aleisha Reginato

$38.33

Anonymous

$33.15

Kim Dent

In Memory of Ollie Meek. Happy 3rd Birthday darling boy. Love Aunty Kim, Uncle Dentos, Sam, Hughie and Teddy xxx

$33.15

Teresa Dreghorn

So very important.

$33.15

Ddamayanthi Ranasinghe

$22.58

Anonymous

$17.16

Olivia Schirripa

$16.80

Anonymous

$11.41

Anonymous