Our Services
Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support
Connecting with other mothers and parents who are experiencing similar challenges in the perinatal period can be immensely beneficial for your wellness.
Our Peer Support Sessions are designed to provide you with emotional support & a non-judgemental space for you to find some comfort, connection and camaraderie.
This can alleviate feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression, which 1 in every 5 Australian Mothers, and 1 in every 10 Fathers may experience during this time.
We often struggle with feelings of inadequacy or guilt during the perinatal period, particularly if we feel we are unable to meet societal expectations of parenthood.
Supportive relationships, like those that you will find at Motherhood Village sessions, will help provide you with validation and reassurance that how you are feeling is ok, and normal. We will also acknowledge the real challenges of the perinatal period, and help afirm the incredible job you are doing.
Group Sessions
The Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support group sessions are designed to connect YOU the mother or parent with other parents who are facing similar experiences. They are a time to share your stories, to feel validated, to feel heard and understood. It’s a comparison and judgement free space.
The hour session is all about supporting YOU the parent (not a regular mum’s and Bub’s playgroup). You are welcome to bring along your little one, and are equally welcome to come on your own. There is no restriction… If you are pregnant, or if your baby is six weeks, six months or 3 years… everyone is welcomed.
We support mothers and parents in all stages of the perinatal period. These sessions work best as a continued conversation and regular attendance is recommended. The sessions can help complement clinical perinatal care for a holistic approach to recovery and wellbeing.
(Currently Open)
Open to anyone from conception through to five years post birth. Connecting with other mothers and parents who are experiencing similar challenges in the perinatal period can be immensely beneficial.
Our Mental Health Peer Support Sessions are designed to provide you with emotional support & a non-judgemental space for you to find some comfort, connection and camaraderie. These groups are a time to share your stories, to feel validated, to feel heard and understood. It’s a comparison and judgement free space.
No Referral Required. Small group so bookings are essential. Open to anyone from conception through to five years post birth.
Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Group
Medical & Health Professionals experiencing Perinatal Mental Health, Peer Support Group
Open to Midwives, Nurses, Doctors, any Medical and Allied Health Professionals who are experiencing mental health challenges during the perinatal period, and who are looking for connection and the shared understanding of other mothers who are also currently facing mental health challenges during the perinatal period and early parenthood years, from the unique perspective of being a medical & health professional themselves.
Antenatal (Pregnancy) Mental Health Peer Support Group
Open to anyone in the antenatal (pregnancy) period. Everyone welcomed, mental health peer support for those who are finding the antenatal period more challenging second/third+ time round, or for those who have a prior history of mental health and are finding the antenatal period difficult.
These groups are a time to share your stories, to feel validated, to feel heard and understood. It’s a comparison and judgement free space. No Referral Required. Small group so bookings are essential
Village Art for Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Group Session
Relaxed peer support art & craft sessions for those looking for connection, some quiet reflection, and who seek help for their perinatal mental health and are looking to express their journey in a gentle and artistic way, through guided drawing and simple expressive art forms. We provide all art supplies and materials.
Open to anyone from conception through to five years post birth.
Petals Perinatal Mental Health Psychoeducation & Peer Support Group
Our free, clinically led Perinatal Mental Health Psychoeducation & Peer Support Group provides a safe, supportive space for expecting and new parents to explore their mental health, share experiences, and learn practical coping strategies.
Each session is guided by Fiona Aston, a passionate psychologist from Petals Perinatal Psychology - a qualified mental health professional with the warmth and understanding of peer support during this precious time. Topics will differ each month, and will include emotional wellbeing, managing anxiety and depression, self-care, and adjusting to parenthood—all within a compassionate, non-judgmental environment.
Whether you're seeking information, connection, or reassurance, this group is here for you. It’s a comparison and judgement free space. Open to anyone from conception through to five years post birth. No Referral Required. Small group so bookings are essential.
Red Nose Grief & Loss Bereavement Peer Support Group
Red Nose Grief & Loss Bereavement Peer Support Group is held monthly on the first Monday of each month. Facilitated by Red Nose peer volunteers, held at our Motherhood Village location in Isle of Capri. Registrations direct with Red Nose.
Baby Give Back Volunteering with Motherhood Village Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Group
Motherhood Village and Baby Give Back are partnering to host a unique 1.5 hour support session that combines meaningful volunteering with perinatal mental health peer support. The session includes: Welcome, Induction & Warehouse Tour by the Baby Give Back team (30 mins), Clothes Quality Checking, Clothes Packing – creating capsule wardrobes for children in need, and our Peer Support Chat facilitated by the Motherhood Village team. Held at BGB in Varsity Lakes.
A mental health peer support group for Dads, facilitated by the incredible team at The Fathering Project. Currently, the group is run online, making it easy for dads to connect from the comfort of home. Once we reach enough interest, we’ll launch in-person groups on the Gold Coast.
Scan the QR code to sign up or visit www.thefatheringproject.org. Once joined, you'll have access to a dedicated portal filled with exclusive content — including fathering tips, expert insights, and practical support resources.
Dads Mental Health Peer Support Group
Our MONDAY SUPPORT GROUPS (Perinatal, Antenatal, Village Art, Medical & Health Professionals Group, Petals Psychoeducational and the Red Nose Grief & Loss Bereavement Sessions are held at: One Arts Gold Coast (Community Hall on Roma Park near playground) Located at: Corner Verona Avenue & Via Roma (opposite Capri Shopping Centre) Isle of Capri, Gold Coast QLD 4217
Our THURSDAY SUPPORT GROUPS (Village Art) are held at 'The Chroma Club' located at: 6/2190 Gold Coast Highway, Miami, Gold Coast QLD
Our Baby Give Back partnered support groups are held at the Baby Give Back Warehouse located at: 10/15 John Duncan Crt, Varsity Lakes
Our Motherhood Village Dads support groups are facilitated online by The Fathering Project
Additional Specialty Group Sessions
Specialist Peer Support Sessions
Specialist Peer Support Sessions for Pregnancy after Loss Support, LGBTQIA+ Parent Support, IVF & Fertility Support, Expat and Multicultural Family Support, Parents of Neurodivergent, PPP / Acute Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support, Postpartum Program Support.
Village Building Sessions / Drop in Days
A more relaxed meet and greet for new mothers and parents to get to know others in our local community.
Village Perinatal Yoga, Walking Groups & Movement Sessions
Gentle peer support perinatal walking groups, postpartum movement classes, yoga sessions, all in a relaxed setting, designed to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Little ones welcome.
(Coming Soon)