Every person’s earliest experiences in life shape their future health and wellbeing.
Pregnancy to Parenthood began with a simple yet profound understanding that every person’s earliest experiences in life shape their future health and wellbeing. By fostering nurturing relationships, Pregnancy to Parenthood supports optimal development of babies up to their third birthday and equips parents with the skills to cope with the emotional demands of parenthood.
This knowledge drives Pregnancy to Parenthood’s Mission to support Western Australian babies (0-3) and their families, particularly those grappling with emotional challenges to thrive amidst life’s challenges.
All of Pregnancy to Parenthood’s services are provided at no cost to families.
At Pregnancy to Parenthood, we support Western Australian families through:
Family & Parenting Support
At Pregnancy to Parenthood, we offer parent and infant mental health care at no cost to the most vulnerable parents and babies. P2P works across clinical and home settings to meet families where they are in their journeys.
Building Workforce Capacity
A key aspect of P2P is coupling family services with our clinical placement program and specialised training. This ground breaking approach ensures continuous training of new and existing health professionals.
Research and Advocacy
P2P is committed to leading and shaping the field of parent and infant mental health. P2P advocates for PIMH at industry and government levels for systemic change to support all families to thrive.
How to get help with P2P
If you are pregnant or a new parent and find yourself experiencing emotional difficulties, please contact us on 1800 470 900 or info@p2pclinic.com.au and we will be in touch to see how we can help.
Pregnancy to Parenthood ensures vulnerable families are not alone in their joys and suffering.
About P2P
Pregnancy to Parenthood (P2P) is a not-for-profit organisation providing specialised mental health care for families experiencing emotional challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood (0-3) at no cost to families.
We directly support families in metropolitan and regional areas in Western Australia and support healthcare professionals working with families through specialised parent and infant mental health training and development.
Why our Impact Matters
Adverse experiences during infancy, such as maternal depression, exposure to violence, or neglect, can have profound and lasting effects on children throughout their lifetime. These adverse childhood experiences increase the risk of children experiencing the following challenges throughout their lives.
These challenges can deny infants and young children the opportunity to thrive throughout their lives and impose substantial economic burdens on healthcare systems and social services.
20% of WA children
Children in Australia aged zero to four years received a mental health service
Less than 1% 1
In 2019 alone, the two most common perinatal mental health conditions, depression and anxiety, are estimated to have cost
A$877 million 2
Children in Australia aged zero to four years received a mental health service
A$1.2 billion 3
1. Segal, L, Guy, S, Furber, G. (2018). What is the current level of mental health service delivery and expenditure on infants, children, adolescents, and young people in Australia? Australian & New Zealand
Journal of Psychiatry, Vol.52(2) 163-172; 2 PwC Consulting Australia. The cost of perinatal depression and anxiety in Australia. November 2019; 3 P2P estimate for 2023 based on births (Department of Justice. The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, January 2024) and incidence provided by PANDA 2020/21 budget submission; 4 Australian Early Development Census; 5. Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) 2021; 6 Department of Health and Aged Care. National Mental Health Workforce Strategy 2022-2032.
Our Specialist Programs
Through our free of charge specialised programs, skilled and compassionate practitioners who all have a sensitive understanding of perinatal infant mental health, Pregnancy to Parenthood ensures vulnerable families are not alone in their joys and suffering.
Our Early Intervention Programs
Through our early intervention programs, Pregnancy to Parenthood reduces long-term mental health issues for vulnerable families and builds a healthier Western Australian community from the ground up. Pregnancy to Parenthood Clinics are located across North and South metropolitan Perth and regional clinics in Geraldton.
Building Workplace Capacity
In addition to family support, Pregnancy to Parenthood actively contributes to building the capacity and capability of our future workforce through specialised training programs for postgraduate trainees and allied health professionals. The innovative intervention and training model is distinctively different from traditional mental health services and is the only one of its kind in Australia.
Why Pregnancy to Parenthood is unique
Pregnancy to Parenthood (P2P) is a not-for-profit organisation supporting optimal early (0-3) childhood mental health and parent mental health. We directly support families in metropolitan and regional areas in Western Australia and support healthcare professionals working with families through specialised parent and infant mental health training and development.
- Whole of family support and care for families with babies under the age of three
- Ensuring cost is never a barrier to receiving help by providing support at no cost to families
- Early relational health approach – Recognising both the baby and parents as clients to foster strong, healthy connections
- Quantity of sessions determined by each family's unique circumstances
- Tailored and flexible support to meet the specific needs of individual families
- Parent-baby relationship programs designed specifically for managing this important chapter of life from pregnancy, birth, newborn and early childhood up to three years
- Services provided by specialised Parent and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) practitioners, internationally accredited PIMH Supervisors, and clinical psychologists
Find Support Now
Click here to discuss how Pregnancy to Parenthood can help your family. Our services are provided at no cost to families with home-visiting programs, group-based programs and clinic-based services located across North and South Metropolitan Perth and regional clinics in Geraldton.
