Gidget Foundation

15/04/2026

So, when did parenting become so hard?

In our latest blog, Mental Health Content Creator Laura Aubusson explores practical insights on how modern mums can avoid burnout and protect their wellbeing.

Read the full blog via the link below:
🔗 https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/gidget-blog

09/04/2026

We did it! Collectively, we have raised over $103,402, and moved 15,260kms this March—turning every kilometre into tangible support for parents in need.

Every move made a difference: helping parents access support earlier, feel less alone, and navigate those early days with greater confidence.

Thank you again for your energy, compassion, and dedication.
We're so thankful for you, and we can’t wait to do it again with you next year!

07/04/2026

We are delighted to announce our third biennial Perinatal Mental Health Conference, which will be held at Hyatt Regency Sydney on Saturday 20th June 2026! 🌸🎤

We are so grateful to have an inspirational line up of leaders in the perinatal field who will be discussing the latest research, approaches, and clinical interventions we are so passionate about.

This year’s theme: Every Voice, Every Path — reflects a commitment to inclusive, evidence-based, and compassionate perinatal care, honouring diverse lived experiences, supporting families and the workforce, and bringing visibility and hope to every journey.

Get in quick to secure early bird tickets! Offer ends Thursday 30th April.

Book your tickets today!
🔗https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/perinatal-mental-health-conference

27/03/2026

We’re so close! $98,000 raised—just $2,000 to go.

Can you help us reach $100K by 31 March to support the 100,000 Australian parents facing perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA)?

Every move. Every dollar. Every share matters right now.

👉 Taking part? Push for those final kilometres this weekend and share your page one more time.
👉 Not participating? Donate to the Gidget team or sponsor a challenger.

Let’s get this over the line and finish strong, together!

Donate now! gidget100k.org.au

22/03/2026

You've made it to week 4 of the Gidget 100K Challenge, and what an effort it's been so far! 🎉

If you're starting to feel a little tired, that's completely understandable. Over the past few weeks, you've collectively moved an amazing 11,000 kilometres and raised an incredible $94,000 to support parents impacted by perinatal mental illness. Thank you for being part of something so meaningful.

Because sometimes the right song can make all the difference, we've also created a Gidget 100K Motivation Playlist on Spotify - check it out via our stories!

Whether you're heading out for a walk, run or ride, we hope these tunes will give you that extra push. 🎧

We're cheering you on every step of the way. Let's finishing this together, strong and proud! 🌸

20/03/2026

Two weeks after Maddi brought her extremely premature twin girls home from hospital, she was up breastfeeding at 3am when a voice in her head said "you need to hurt yourself".

Violet and Lily had endured a bumpy start, arriving at just over 31 weeks gestation after a terrifying 170 km/h ambulance ride to a Sydney hospital from Tahmoor, on the city's far outskirts.

Maddi suffered a severe postpartum haemorrhage and was rushed into surgery. Meanwhile, the girls - weighing barely one-and-a-half kilograms - were whisked away to a neonatal intensive care unit. They would remain there for 52 days, requiring multiple medical interventions. The trauma of these early days took their toll.

It was through Gidget Foundation Australia that Maddi started receiving remote telehealth treatment from her counsellor - a woman she calls her "lifeline".

"My village was there. They were there and they caught me," she says.

Read the full article: https://thewest.com.au/news/health/more-mental-health-help-for-struggling-regional-parents-c-21946156?utm_source=csp&utm_medium=portal&utm_campaign=Meltwater&token=PS6wv2rbvsYMIiSKLNJtjG0HbuF5YoE9KsmiZC6AwY7s2FSZcf%2FVp69ukvRkfk%2BMVOB8Je5Cj%2BpWgMjk3IpniQ%3D%3D

18/03/2026

“I was up at night, about 2am or 3am, and I heard a voice in my head that said, ‘You need to hurt yourself.’”

What should have been one of the happiest times in Maddi’s life quickly became something far more complex. After two years of trying to fall pregnant, she and her husband Hayden were overjoyed to discover they were expecting twins — a surprise they had always joked about, with no family history to suggest it.

But behind the excitement, Maddi’s experience highlights a confronting reality. Research shows women who give birth to multiples are significantly more likely to experience postnatal depression and anxiety — yet Maddi says her mental health was never checked.

The first week at home was fuelled by adrenaline. By week two, cracks began to show. And by week three, Maddi experienced a terrifying episode that left her shaken to her core.

Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health support for new mothers — especially those navigating the unique challenges of multiple births.

Read the full Nine Honey article via the link below:
https://honey.nine.com.au/parenting/multiple-birth-awareness-week-no-one-checked-on-new-mum-maddi-granger-interview/a4805c60-03f1-42d7-af9a-ceb763653a57

16/03/2026

Your mid-challenge reminder with ✨

It's Week 3 of the Gidget 100K Challenge is here and the energy is amazing!

We've now raised over $88,000, including over $18,900 contributed last weekend during our 24hrs Matched Giving drive. Woohoo! 🎉

Thanks to YOU, we're bringing vital support to parents impacted by perinatal depression and anxiety.

And the best part? You’re not doing this alone.
Keep sharing your progress, and let’s cheer each other on as we head toward the finish line. 🌸

15/03/2026

Leave a Legacy and Help Australian Families Thrive 🌸

Planning for the future isn’t always easy - especially when life already feels full.

But some people tell us that having a Will in place brings a sense of calm, knowing the people they love will be looked after if the unexpected happens.

That’s why Gidget Foundation Australia has partnered with Safewill to offer our community the opportunity to create a free, legally reviewed Will during Free Wills Fortnight (16–30 March).

If this feels like the right time for you, Safewill guides you through the process step-by-step online. It’s designed to be straightforward, secure, and something you can complete at your own pace.

Create Your Free Will Today:
🔗 https://safewill.com/gidget

13/03/2026

13/03/2026

Something is coming 👀
May 2026 - Watch this space.

07/03/2026

Double your impact this International Women’s Day! 🌸 = 🌸🌸

Thanks to a generous philanthropic donation, every donation received to the Gidget 100K Challenge in the next 24 hours will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $7,000!

That means $50 becomes $100, and $100 becomes $200 to help struggling parents.

You can make a self donation, share your page with friends or family or donate to support one of our challengers.

But be quick - this offer ends Monday 9 March at 8AM or when the $7,000 matching fund runs out.

Donate Now!
gidget100k.org.au