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Double the donations, double the impact
Your support on Gidget Giving Day provides:
Perinatal Training for Health Professionals
Equipping health professionals with specialised training to better care for at-risk new parents through early screening and intervention.
Counselling Support Services
Bringing specialist perinatal support to more families affected by PNDA through individual and group counselling programs– delivered online, in-person or via telehealth.
Advocacy for Perinatal Mental Health
Driving advocacy and public policy initiatives that priortise parents and families like expanding Medicare-subsidised sessions for all parents.
Brittany wore a smile in public, but alone she was crumbling. Intrusive thoughts played on her mind like movies. After the time in NICU, she couldn’t shake the sterile habits and started showering 5 times a day.
After losing her first baby Lennox prematurely, Brittany was crippled by grief and felt so alone despite the support, “Words could not describe the pain.”
She courageously began her IVF journey again. But fear and anxiety continued to shadow her. Even after birth, the trauma lingered, pulling her into the “viciousness of postpartum anxiety and depression”.
The turning point came when Brittany found support through her Gidget Clinician.
“What I needed was to pour my heart out and have someone listen without judgement".
Her clinician's compassion gave Brittany the space to process her grief. For the first time, she felt safe and supported. And slowly, healing began.
Read her “Letter to My Younger Self” and see the lifechanging impact of your support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gidget Giving Day?
Gidget Giving Day takes place on the last Wednesday in June. It’s a special day when your donation has double the impact, boosting mental health support for new parents in need. Every donation on Gidget Giving Day is doubled, up to the matched giving total.
How can I donate?
Donations can be made securely on our Gidget Giving Day page. Simply follow the steps to donate online. If you register now, we’ll send you helpful reminders closer to the day.
How are my donations doubled?
Every dollar you donate is matched, dollar for dollar, by a group of our generous donors committed to supporting new parents’ mental health. Your gift is matched in real time, giving you instant feedback on your doubled impact.
Can I donate before Gidget Giving Day?
You can donate securely at any time via our Donate Now page. However, the matched giving offer is only available for donations made on Gidget Giving Day.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes! All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. You’ll automatically receive a tax receipt after donating. Please note that you can only claim the amount you personally donate, not the matched total.
Where does my money go?
Your generous support on Gidget Giving Day provides twice the mental health support to new parents affected by perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA). This includes perinatal counselling sessions for parents and specialist training for health professionals – ensuring new parents get the vital help they need during the critical period from pregnancy to baby’s first year.
How can I promote Gidget Giving Day?
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Can I pledge a donation for a future matched fund?
Absolutely. If you’d like to pledge a gift to help double donations in the future and inspire others to give more generously, please email fundraising@gidgetfoundation.org.au.
Why our work is vital: Our team members' perspectives
Supporting parents' wellbeing helps the individual, and sets up a good start for babies”
Kylie
Clinical Psychologist at Gidget House North Sydney
The program helps me bring both empathy and evidence-informed care to families.”
Liz
Graduate of the Workforce Development Program
I help the voices and needs of parents be heard by the people who shape care and policy.”
Zoë
Advocacy and Public Policy Manager
When you’re exhausted and sleep-deprived, telehealth can make care possible."
Amanda
Registered Psychologist at Gidget House
