Gidget Foundation Launches In Cowra

IMAGE: All past students in attendance with Distinguished Guests including Deputy Consul General Nishida [front centre].

New and expecting parents can now access life-changing support for perinatal depression and anxiety in Cowra thanks to a successful partnership between the Gidget Foundation Australia and early parenting service provider Tresillian.

In the 2021-2022 NSW Budget, the former Government invested $12.2 million dollars to Tresillian to establish six new outpatient centres in regional towns including Cowra.

This funding also supported a collaboration between Gidget Foundation Australia and Tresillian at Cowra, to ensure rural and regional families had access to early parenting services and mental health support under the one roof.

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke congratulates Gidget Foundation Australia on their launch of Gidget House Cowra today.

“It takes a village to raise a child, and that is exactly what Gidget House and Tresillian Cowra have established in our community,” Ms Cooke said.

“New and expectant parents can be assured that these services and their dedicated staff are here to help support them through the ups and downs of raising an infant.”

Gidget House provides a range of services to help expectant and new parents who are feeling overwhelmed or experiencing Perinatal depression and anxiety during or after pregnancy.

Perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA) is a treatable mental health condition which impacts 1 in five 5 new mothers and 1 in 10 new fathers.

Ms Cooke said it’s fantastic that parents in Cowra and surrounds can access Gidget House’s specialised services without the need to travel long distances.

“When parents feel overwhelmed and need a helping hand, the idea of traveling to a larger centre to access support can be a significant barrier,” Ms Cooke said.

“It’s been two years since I officially opened the Tresillian Family Centre and since then hundreds of local families have benefitted from this wonderful service.”

“The addition of Gidget House will go that one step further in ensuring mum, dad and bub have access to the support they need.”