Baby and Beyond Support Group

We see our role as supporting the women, children and partners who are adversely affected by some form of perinatal mood disorder. We also assist those struggling to meet the emotional demands of parenting babies and small children in this challenging role.

At Kirribilli we provide access to a low cost professionally facilitated supported playgroup. These occur each week of the school term on a Friday 10-12pm. The supported playgroup is designed to help foster a sense of mental and emotional well-being amongst those attending. For playgroup dates 2009 please click here.

The group takes registrations online and places are closed in the second week of group. We close our registrations to promote group safety and encourage an atmosphere of honesty and disclosure. Please make sure you register as places are strictly limited.

Groups costs, include two hours of professional facilitation by Melissa Hughes and Perinatal Psychiatrist Dr Sasha Campbell plus two hours of childcare. If the costs are preventing you attending the group, concessions are available in consultation with Melissa Hughes.

The Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre is equipped with toys and a play area for non school age children and we welcome them to come along. We also have qualified childcare workers to coordinate activities for the children each week. There is an onsite community cafe for refreshments and the venue provides a warm atmosphere to establish a supportive ongoing network of peers.

We very much invite anyone struggling with the day to day realities of being a Mum to come along. Sometimes our new role as a parent can be disconcerting and disorientating. As recently reported in The Australian, it will only take one visit for you to realise that you are not alone. New dates for 2010 just released.

We look forward to welcoming you,

The Team at Baby and Beyond