Hi, I am Damaris. I am passionate to support you experience a postpartum that optimises healing, well-being and breastfeeding.

At Ma Wisdom, we believe intergenerational knowledge is powerful. There’s something deeply meaningful about the kind of wisdom passed down through families, the kind that comes from lived experience and a desire to help.

But while that kind of wisdom is timeless, the world of birth and parenting has changed and many new parents struggle with outdated advice, boundaries being crossed and risk offending grandparents by wanting to do things differently than in their day.

At Ma Wisdom, our tailored workshops are thoughtfully designed with a light-hearted approach to help embrace the exciting transition into grandparenting and to equip grandparents and chosen supporters with essential tools and insights.

By nurturing the innate and accumulated wisdom grandparents already hold, we’ll bring them up to date on what’s changed since they had babies, including newborn safety and the best ways to support new families in the early weeks postpartum. We’ll explore the importance of boundaries – how to set them before the baby arrives and how to navigate them with care and include opportunities to rebuild confidence through a practical skills refresher. We’ll also look at their own transition into grandescence and how this new stage of life can shape their experiences and perspectives.

Led by qualified trainers with over 25 years of combined experience supporting families, we hold TAE accreditation and are qualified, accredited birth and postpartum doulas, as well as certified childbirth and early parenting educators. We are also mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters and women with a deep desire to support intergenerational bonds.

Our workshops help grandparents gain valuable knowledge to navigate the vital role they play in a newly emerging family. The right support after having a baby makes all the difference, we’ll help them be just the kind of support you’re looking for.

Open to new and soon-to-be grandparents, great aunts/uncles and anyone else chosen to be a grandparent figure.

1-day in person workshops held at Birth Time: the Village, Annandale, Sydney

Online workshops available October 2025

Kin Support Line can be booked for additional support and resources

We also have cotton muslins, burping cloths, cumfies, baby washcloths, teethers and silicone clips available for sale along with an assortment of other cute products.

Foundations is a family-focused clinical psychology practice where we can support you through every stage of your parenting journey.

We know that mental health vulnerabilities increase during the perinatal period, for both mums and non-birthing parents, and we are committed to providing evidence-based clinical care with genuine care, inclusivity and warmth.

Our clinical psychologists are available in-person in Brisbane and via telehealth nationwide. We look forward to supporting you.

At PAEDS Education, we believe every parent, carer, and professional deserves the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most. We are the only place you need to go for trusted, high-quality paediatric training.

👶 Our Baby & Child First Aid Courses prepare you to act quickly and calmly in an emergency.

💙 Our Paediatric Complex Carer Training delivers in-depth knowledge for families and professionals supporting children with complex medical needs.

What sets us apart? Every course is taught by practising Paediatric Nurses with decades of frontline experience — bringing real-world knowledge, compassion, and evidence-based practice to every session.

We’ve built more than a company: we’ve built a community dedicated to empowering families, carers, educators, and health professionals with the tools they need to keep children safe, supported, and thriving. With PAEDS Education, you’re not just learning — you’re joining a movement to create a safer future for all children.

Gidget Foundation Australia is the leading and largest national provider of perinatal mental health services, supporting the mental health of expectant and new parents to ensure they receive timely, appropriate and specialist care.

Gidget House® provides free* individual psychological counselling services for expectant, new and potential parents throughout the perinatal period (from conception until the baby is 12 months old). Gidget Houses are physical locations across 38 sites Australia-wide, where families can access support face-to-face with a clinician. However, the model of care is flexible and lends itself to a blended mode of appointment delivery via telehealth or in person.

Gidget Houses are accessible, and GFA’s perinatal mental health specialist clinicians provide warm, compassionate, holistic care to ensure clients feel respected, and the needs of each unique family are met. A GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan is required to access services for free.

Other support services such as online peer support community groups (for mums, dads, expectant parents) and resources. You can visit www.gidgetfoundation.org.au for more information.

*No out-of-pocket expenses under the Medicare Better Access Initiative.

Olive & Kin is an Australian registered charity and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting families who have experienced the loss of a baby. We provide handmade ceramic urns free of charge to families in need, offering a beautiful way to hold and honour their baby’s ashes.

Each personalised urn is handmade by our Founder, Hannah, a midwife and mother of three, two living children and one who died. Her personal experience of loss deeply informs the care and intention behind every piece. Having walked this path herself, Hannah understands how meaningful it can be to have something tangible, beautiful and thoughtfully made to hold your baby’s ashes.

Our work is made possible through donations and community support, allowing us to continue providing these pieces to bereaved families at no cost to them.

We also offer a small range of products including Pregnancy After Loss Affirmation Cards, Grief Affirmation Cards, and NICU Milestone Cards, with 100% of profits directly supporting our mission to provide free urns to families in need.

Olive & Kin occasionally facilitates workshops and remembrance events in collaboration with organisations such as Red Nose, creating safe spaces for families who have been touched by pregnancy or infant loss. These sessions offer opportunities for creativity, connection, reflection, and remembrance.

Through every aspect of our work, Olive & Kin aims to bring comfort and compassion to families during some of the most difficult seasons of their lives, reminding them that they are not alone and that their babies will always be remembered.

Node Mothers and the Node Motherhood Centre were created with one big goal in mind to support mums, not just motherhood.

Founded by Melissa Decarli a mum, photographer, and someone who’s walked the highs and lows of matrescence, Node began as a simple idea: what if mothers’ groups were less about milestone checklists and more about real connection, honest chats, and feeling seen.

Since then, it’s grown into a beautiful community of women who meet weekly across Ballarat (and online), not just to talk about their babies, but to talk about themselves. Whether it’s a new mum with a six-week-old or a second-time mum with a busy toddler in tow, our groups and sessions focus on the woman behind the role.

The Node Motherhood Centre is a warm, welcoming space built for mums to take a breath and be held. We run 10-week mothers’ groups, toddler groups, workshops, and events, always with a focus on connection, community, and gentle encouragement to be exactly who you are that day.

Melissa brings a real, lived-in understanding of what it means to hold so much at once; motherhood, identity, relationships, business, and the in-between. Through her photography business Her Golden Point, she’s had the privilege of capturing thousands of motherhood moments and those honest, tender connections are at the heart of everything she creates with Node.

We’re not here to tell mums what to do. We’re here to walk alongside them. We talk about the messy middle of motherhood, the beautiful chaos, the doubts, the growth and we do it with humour, heart, and a whole lot of love.

If you’re a brand wanting to connect with mothers in a way that truly resonates, Node offers direct access to a trusted, engaged, and emotionally connected audience. We speak with and support our mums every week, and everything we do is built on trust, relatability, and genuine care.

At Node, we don’t just support mums – we see them. And that’s where real impact begins.

Gentle Hands Baby Massage is a nurturing space created to support families during the early months of parenthood. My name is Charlotte. I am a mother of two, a wife, and an Internationally Certified Infant Massage Instructor living along the Mornington Peninsula. My work is guided by a deep passion for helping parents understand their babies through touch, presence, and connection.

I believe that the bond formed in the early months becomes the foundation for lifelong attachment, emotional wellbeing, and trust. Through my five week baby massage course, I teach gentle, soothing techniques that calm the nervous system, ease common discomforts such as wind, colic, and constipation, support sleep, and reduce stress for both parent and baby. The classes are baby led, giving you space to follow your baby’s cues and move at a pace that feels comfortable. I always demonstrate each stroke on my baby doll, and only parents massage their own baby, creating a safe and respectful learning environment.

Across the course you will learn to massage each part of your baby’s body, leading to a complete full body routine by the final week. Every family receives a complimentary bottle of cold pressed organic baby massage oil to continue the practice at home, helping you build confidence and a meaningful daily routine.

I am committed to supporting mothers, fathers, and caregivers in a way that feels gentle, grounded, and real. After each class, families are invited to stay for homemade cake and refreshments. This time offers a warm space to relax, share experiences, and connect with others who understand the joys and challenges of early parenthood.

Our classes offer more than skills. It is a place of community, calm, and connection, where you and your baby are welcomed and supported.

My name is Mel! I’m an experienced Occupational Therapist and founder of Motherscape. My aim is to support women, new mothers and parents by helping establish healthy routines, personalised interventions and adaptations tailored to your individual situation. At Motherscape we support women’s health across their lifespan and ensure that you feel informed and connected. We provide you with a secure point of reference and together we jointly develop tools and resources for you to use in the future. By carefully developing an anchor like this, any challenging times you might encounter along the way, are easier to navigate through.

The transition to motherhood or ‘matrescence’ brings with it significant life changes. Yet at this challenging time, culturally we tend to focus our attention on the new baby, rather than the physical and psychological needs of the mother. However many families are struggling alone through what should be one of the most joyful times in their lives. The individual needs of the mother then, as well as those of the family as a whole, are frequently not being addressed.

‘Motherscape’ came about as I wanted to create a meaningful impact on the landscape of each individual and their family. The experience of being a mother, as well as managing other significant life stages such as perimenopause & menopause, can bring with it vast and ever-changing terrain. Each woman navigates their own unique landscape encountering peaks of joy, valleys of exhaustion and many winding roads of change and growth. Just like no person is the same, I don’t feel that every approach should be the same either.

Motherscape is guided by evidence, and the individual needs of each woman, and their family. I have carried out research into women’s health and this has helped guide best practice. These are consistently being reviewed, and we strive to build strong networks to ensure that you receive the best support possible! Consistent, reliable, sensitive and thoughtful.

It would be an honour to support you throughout your unique journey; every step of the way!

Motherland is a national charity that connects rural mothers across Australia. It takes a village to raise a child, but living rurally means many are isolated during their motherhood journey.

Motherland Village is Australia’s first online mother’s group program for rural mums with children aged 0-18 years. Join a small, private group of up to 10 rural women in a 6-week online program, led by a trained facilitator. Alongside your group, you’ll also gain access to expert-led content on matrescence, the mental load, self-love, parenting, and building more empathetic relationships. It takes a village. Find yours.

Scholarships are available for rural mums to access the program at no cost.

Through the Motherland podcast, Motherland Village, Scholarship Fund, Motherland Connect platform, online support network, fundraising events, and advocacy, we have become the voice and village that rural mums desperately needed but didn’t have, until Motherland.

Mummas Circle is a supportive mums group that nurtures connection, education, and community during the postpartum journey.

We offer weekly sessions featuring expert guest speakers, relaxed conversation, and a safe, inclusive space where mums can feel seen, supported, and understood — because motherhood was never meant to be done alone.

What to Expect at a Mummas Circle Session 

Each week, we come together in a calm and welcoming space where you can breathe, connect, and feel supported in your motherhood journey.

Our sessions include gentle, informative chats from trusted guest speakers, sharing insights on everything from baby development to your own wellbeing.

You’ll enjoy meaningful conversations over morning tea, the chance to connect with like-minded mummas, and relaxed group playtime for the little ones.

Come as you are,  there’s no pressure, just support, connection, and community.

Classes available in Brisbane North – North Lakes, Everton Park, Clayfield

Welcome to Maternal and Infant Wellbeing Melbourne. This boutique Women’s health and Perinatal experience founded by Dr. Amber Hart, aims to nurture women and babies through providing consistent, evidence-based, exceptional quality care. At MIWM we provide general and specialist women’s and children’s medical consultations, classes, allied therapies and complementary services to ensure that women and families receive exceptional care in a safe and nurturing environment.

“We are leading the way in healthcare innovation with our first of it’s kind Day Stay Experience”.

This 7 hour stay is designed to give mother’s the confidence to feed and settle their babies in a way that meets their own unique parenting goals. We support mental health and postpartum wellbeing by providing a mother’s helper for the day and every mum has a luxurious day spa treatment included in their package.  Babies are treated to a divine sensory class and mum’s get to choose from a sleep and settling consult, and osteo consult or a baby carrying consult and they will have all feeds supervised by Breastfeeding Medicine and Infant sleep expert, Dr. Amber Hart.

We also offer Australia’s only GTT experience. 

During pregnancy, it is recommended that women undergo screening for Gestational Diabetes.  Historically, this test has been dreaded by mum, but we’ve now made it something to look forward to.

Mums arrive fasted and have their blood tests taken by one of our experienced staff members.  They are then treated to an hour of rest in our divine relaxation room and an hour day spa treatment.  This service is seeing an increased uptake in screening and also promoting antenatal and postnatal wellbeing by linking women in with exceptional quality pregnancy and post-natal services.  As such, we are focusing on prevention rather than cure.”

Bonnie Maplestone has been teaching yoga for over 25 years and is a birth doula as well as an osteopath who works with women and babies/children. She brings all three of these things into every aspect of her work.

If you attend a prenatal or postnatal yoga class, you will get the benefit of her anatomy and birth knowledge.

If you see her as an osteopath or are a doula client, you will reap the benefits of her ability to make you feel relaxed and confident.

Bonnie’s Jam is to support women throughout their journey from conception to menopause. Bonnie works in clinics across Melbourne but also offers in-home visits, especially for people who are postpartum or unable to leave their homes.

Sing High Sing Low – Singing for Mums & Bubs With Fiona Maria – Singing Facilitator, hearted-centred Community Builder

When was the last time you felt nourished and held?

Hi, I’m Fiona Maria, founder of Sing High Sing Low. I offer gentle, joyful singing spaces where women of all life stages can simply be. No pressure, no performance—just breath, song, and connection.

My Women’s Singing Circles run in Summer Hill,  and are coming to Paddington in February 2026. These are not your usual mothers’ groups. We gather in calm, welcoming spaces to sing simple songs learned by ear—soothing, repetitive melodies that settle the nervous system and invite us home to ourselves. We layer up some harmonies as the mood of the day takes us. Shy singers, “non-singers” and karaoke divas are all welcome!

Together we (re) connect to our voices and ourselves.

How it’s different to other “mums & bubs” groups

Many baby classes focus on entertaining your child. This is different. These sessions nourish you, the mother, the woman. When you’re calm, connected, and resourced, everyone benefits. You’ll leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and able to manage what life throws at us.

Women’s Singing Circle is open to women of all life stages—because we know it takes a village, but we don’t always know where to find one!

Why Singing with Your Baby Matters

Long before language, babies are wired to respond to your voice. Singing regulates their heart rate, lowers stress, and builds secure attachment.

And it helps you too—singing reduces anxiety, lifts your mood, and brings a deep sense of connection.

This is not a performance. It’s a practice—one that is a timeless part of the human experience. For generations, mothers sang to soothe their children, mark daily rhythms, and build community. But in our modern world, this shared singing culture has been lost. I’m here to help bring it back.

A Little About Me

I’ve spent over 20 years singing, performing, and facilitating voice work in community and workplace settings. As a trained Singing Mamas leader, I bring a model rooted in care, inclusion, and the science of sound and wellbeing.

You’re warmly invited. Come with little ones—or just as you are.

Hi, I’m Lauren! I’m a Registered Music Therapist and trained Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapist, passionate about walking alongside families through the joys and challenges of early parenthood.

After working in acute paediatrics, NICU and infant programs, I founded LA Therapy to provide warm, family-centred music therapy for infants, parents and caregivers during the perinatal period and beyond. My work is all about using music as a tool for connection, confidence and wellbeing – whether that’s helping a baby feel safe and calm, supporting bonding, easing ongoing hospital experiences, or giving parents space to breathe, process and feel supported.

At LA Therapy, I offer:

Individual supports – Tailored sessions for babies, parents, or the whole family, focusing on development, parent-infant attachment, NICU/SCN transitions, emotional wellbeing, and perinatal mental health. Music can become part of everyday routines – from sleep and settling to play and exploration – making life feel a little lighter and more connected.

Group programs – Come together with other families in a supportive, welcoming space.

• Connect & Bloom – A music group especially for families who’ve experienced a NICU or SCN admission.
• Mini & Me Melodies – A playful music and bonding group for parents and babies (0–12 months).

Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, adjusting after birth, or supporting your little one’s growth, my aim is to create a safe, nurturing space where music helps you and your baby thrive.

MothersClub – An inclusive space to support you on your journey into motherhood.

Hi, I’m Meghan. Mama, Pre & Postnatal Yoga Teacher, Postpartum Doula and Founder of MothersClub.

My intention for MothersClub is to create a space where mothers at all stages – conception, pregnancy, and postpartum can come together to share stories, mindfully move their bodies, and feel nourished by one another. Because when women gather magic and healing can happen.

We live in a world where we have lost the ancient art of village building, especially in the season of motherhood. We were never meant to do this alone, MothersClub is here to change that!

Our offerings include – Prenatal Yoga, Mums & Bubs classes, Birth Education, In-home Postpartum Care, Workshops and Events.

Karen O’Mara is a dedicated clinical social worker specialising in general women’s and perinatal counselling, mothers groups focusing on emotional experiences, and Circle of Security® Parenting™ programs to support and empower parents to develop knowledge and skills to meet their children’s emotional needs. 

Karen is based at Gather, by Kindred at Norman Park. Gather is little sister to Kindred Midwifery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at East Brisbane.

Karen has expertise working with hundreds of mothers over nearly 30 years in the areas of perinatal and parenting support, grief, loss and trauma, as well as baby sleep science and breastfeeding as an NDC practitioner with Possums Clinic, a Parenthood and Family Relationship Guide with Elly Taylor’s Becoming Us, and a Circle of Security Parenting program facilitator. 

With a compassionate approach and evidence-based methods, Karen’s work focuses on supporting mothers to process their births and the transition to motherhood. She offers a nurturing space where women can navigate tricky life transitions, and parents can find understanding, support, and practical tools to navigate the complexities of raising children.

Motherhood Village is a registered charity (DGR1 Health Promotion Charity) based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, dedicated to ensuring that no mother suffers in silence. Founded by local mother and lived-experience advocate Tracey Tyley, the charity provides free, in-person, peer-led mental health and wellbeing support for parents during pregnancy, postpartum, and the early parenthood years.

Recognised as a trusted community provider of perinatal mental health peer support, Motherhood Village fills the critical gap between clinical services and community connection. Its model is grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based, and person-centred principles, enabling parents to feel heard, validated, connected, supported, and empowered. Each week, trained Peer Leaders supported by Resident Grandma volunteers, facilitate small group sessions where parents can share their experiences safely, build supportive friendships, and be linked to further professional or community supports when needed.

The charity currently delivers multiple targeted support programs including Village Art for perinatal mental health, support for mothers recovering from acute perinatal mental health experiences, support for bereaved parents, perinatal mental health support, and specialised peer groups for neurodiverse mothers, multicultural and expat families, and health professionals. These initiatives operate in collaboration with local health networks and partners such as Gold Coast Health, GCPHN, Red Nose, Baby Give Back, and The Fathering Project.

Since its inception, Motherhood Village has supported hundreds of families, positively impacting over 600 individuals annually, and has been recognised at the Queensland Mental Health Awards for excellence in early years and lived experience leadership.

Through compassionate, community-based support, Motherhood Village reduces isolation, improves mental wellbeing, and strengthens family resilience during one of life’s most vulnerable stages. Its vision is simple yet profound: to create a space where every parent finds their village, where mental health support is accessible, non-judgmental, and delivered with the empathy that lived experience provides.

Emergcare: Empowering Families with Life-Saving Knowledge

At Emergcare, we understand that the birth of a baby marks the beginning of a parent’s journey. Our approach to first aid education goes beyond just teaching life-saving skills — it’s about supporting families during their transition to parenthood and helping them build their village of support. Our mission is to provide every family with essential first aid education, ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to act in emergencies. We envision a community where all parents have the skills to respond to emergencies and the resources to support their mental health and wellbeing.

Our Mission

As health professionals and paramedics, we believe CPR and first aid are lifesaving skills that should be accessible to all. We collaborate to educate families and communities on preventing, identifying, and responding effectively to a wide range of illnesses, injuries, and emergencies. Our goal is to create safer communities by empowering individuals with the confidence to respond in critical moments, especially while waiting for medical help. Immediate care in those first minutes can save lives.

Our Services

We offer a range of evidence-based, high-quality first aid courses, including our Perinatal First Aid Course, designed specifically for new and expecting parents. Alongside essential training in childhood injury prevention, paediatric first aid, and child and newborn CPR, this course also offers tools to support your emotional wellbeing.

Through education and evidence-based resources, you’ll gain practical tools to build support networks and care for your mental and emotional health during pregnancy and early parenthood. This holistic approach ensures that parents are equipped to care for their child while also nurturing their own wellbeing.

Our training is based on the latest guidelines from the Australian Resuscitation Council and Australian Children’s Hospital, ensuring practical and up-to-date education.

Our Team

Hendrik Gutwirth & Daniel Parks

As Co-Directors of Emergcare, Hendrik and Daniel bring over 30 years of combined clinical experience as Registered Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedics. Hendrik has contributed to research, led workshops, and served in various clinical instructor roles, while Daniel’s experience spans both metropolitan and rural areas across Queensland and Victoria.

As fathers of seven children between them, Hendrik and Daniel bring firsthand insight into the concerns parents face when it comes to their children’s safety. Together with their team, they are committed to empowering families with the practical first aid knowledge they need to feel confident and secure.

Hendrik Gutwirth is a Registered Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic with over 15 years of clinical experience, as well as a Master’s degree in Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning). His unique combination of expertise in both paramedicine and exercise science allows him to offer a comprehensive approach to first aid education, with a particular focus on CPR training and rescuer wellbeing. In addition to his research, Hendrik has published journal articles both in Australia and internationally, contributing valuable insights into CPR techniques and rescuer fatigue. He has also facilitated numerous professional development workshops and served in various clinical instructor and paramedic educator roles. His extensive knowledge and real-world experience enable him to empower parents and caregivers with the life-saving skills they need to act confidently in emergencies.

Together with his co-director, Daniel Parks, Hendrik ensures that Emergcare’s courses are grounded in evidence-based practices, adhering to the latest guidelines from the Australian Resuscitation Council and Australian Children’s Hospital. Daniel, with his diverse experience in both metropolitan and rural paramedicine, complements Hendrik’s expertise, bringing a well-rounded perspective to their training approach. As fathers themselves, both Hendrik and Daniel are deeply committed to supporting families through practical first aid education, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to protect their loved ones. Emergcare was also honored with the Partnership Impact Award for 2024 by Kidsafe Victoria, in recognition of its significant contributions to the community and commitment to delivering high-quality first aid education.

Emergcare is an active member of the Australian Resuscitation Council (Victorian Branch) and collaborates with leading organizations like Kidsafe Victoria and the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE). These partnerships help ensure our training meets the highest standards and that we remain at the forefront of first aid education.