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Becoming a parent
can be both joyful,
and overwhelming.

Evidence-informed mental health support from a team of qualified professionals.

For many, becoming a new parent can be unpredictable and overwhelming, bringing doubt, fear, guilt and even shame.  

The first thing to remember is if you, or your child, is struggling, there is nothing ‘wrong’ with you. Currently 1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 7 fathers are reporting experiencing negative perinatal mental health conditions, and more research is indicating an increase in mental health incidences in children from 0-12 months of age.

Often these feelings are all normal, however when they start to dominate your life it is time to reach out and seek help. 

Mental health challenges we can help with.

Adjusting to parenting
Connecting with your baby
Managing relationships
Social isolation
Postnatal depression
Postnatal anxiety
Postnatal trauma
Infant mental health

Not sure what you need ? No problems!

Contact us and we’ll help direct you to the most appropriate service.

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Hear from past parents.

I felt heard and understood

I felt heard and understood, they were extremely knowledgeable, they knew exactly what I was experiencing and helped me through my situation. The first phone call I would characterise as life changing. I felt a real struggle in understanding my baby and the nurse helped simplify everything and was very patient.

You guys are life savers

I couldn’t recommend Ngala enough. As a first time mum to twins I was very sleep deprived and exhausted when I arrived at Ngala. Not only did they help my babies learn to self settle and start to link their sleep cycles but I walked away as a more confident and assured parent. Special thanks to [the staff who worked with us]… you guys are life savers xo

Thanks for giving me confidence in parenting

Thanks for your advice and answering my questions. Thanks for facilitating an environment where I can meet other local mums. Thanks for helping me remember the nursery rhymes of my childhood. Thanks for giving me resources and confidence in parenting.

Such a gift to Geraldton families

Parents and Learning has been such a wonderful program for Kindilink and our families. Such easy access to quality books, age appropriate and fun activities provided by the lovely PaL ladies. It is such a gift to Geraldton families.

Opening doors, making a difference

Taking a Remote School Attendance Strategy staff member on home visits leads to better outcomes, as it literally helps ‘open the door’. Our collective efforts are making a difference and I believe there is a growing understanding in Carnarvon that when it comes to school attendance, every day matters.

I was blown away by the level of support

I cannot thank you enough for the unbelievable service you provide in such a supportive and compassionate environment. I felt like a failure for needing more help, and I was really at the end of my tether. The service you provide is outstanding, and I was blown away by the level of support and kindness.

I just wish I had come sooner

[Your staff] made me realise that I was doing the best job I possibly could and that my son was where he should be developmentally. The advice given has already made a huge impact on his sleep patterns and overall happiness when he is awake. I just wished I had come sooner.

What we do.

Professional, evidence-based advice from medically qualified staff.
Build personalised, realistic strategies around your child, routine and personal situation.
Take a step back - sometimes the solution for a good night sleep might lie in other places.
Let you take the lead - we won’t tell you what you need, we’ll support you to get what you want.

What we don’t do.

Take over. You are always in control, and we are always working towards your goals.
Make judgement. We are here to support you and your family in getting the help you need.
Separate you from your child. We observe and coach you to stay in control.
Babysit. We’re here to find a long term solution, not provide short term respite.

Who can attend?

All Ngala services are available to all parents in WA – there are no eligibility requirements. To access our 1 and 4 day stays you will need a referral from a GP – you can either ask your GP to fill out this form, or contact Ngala to speak with our team about your options.

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