Video Archive
2024
Senator Steph Hodgins-May
Support new, expectant and grieving parents in your community by reaching out and starting honest and compassionate conversations. Talking about perinatal mental health can be life-changing.
The Hon. Chris Picton MP
This year's PMH Week theme is "We're here, a community that cares". This is a good reminder to reach out to the people in your life and offer them support.
The Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP
PMH Week is a time to acknowledge the 1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads that will experience postnatal depression and anxiety. If this is you, reach out for professional support.
The Hon. Ingrid Stitt MP
Perinatal Mental Health Week is an important week for us to share information and de-stigmatise perinatal mental health challenges.
Her Excellency The Hon. Ms Sam Mostyn AC
Perinatal Mental Health Week is an important moment in our national calendar that shines a light on the days, weeks and months of the perinatal period.
Senator Marielle Smith
Too many new and expectant parents in our community struggle in the weeks and months following the birth of their child. This year's theme, "We're here, a community that cares", is an important reminder to check in on the mums and dads in your life.
The Hon. Ged Kearney MP
Perinatal Mental Health Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the incredibly vital work this sector does by supporting parents through what can be a challenging period.
The Hon Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA
ACT Labour is committed to provide specialist services for parents experiencing perinatal mental illness.
Ivan Frkovic
Holding space for new and expecting parents to express how they are feeling can be a powerful way to show them that you are part of their village.
Senator Fatima Payman
Check in on new and expecting parents. Your support could make a real difference to their lives.
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PMHWeek 2023 Livestream
We're here, uncover your village.
Shannon Fentiman MP QLD Minister for Health, Mental Health & Ambulance Services & Minister for Women
Reach out and check in on new and expectant parents.
Ingrid Stitt MP, the Victorian Minister for Mental Health, Ageing and Multicultural Affairs
New and expectant parents are not alone.
ACT Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Ed Cocks
You can let them know that you are in their village.
Ivan Frkovic, Queensland Mental Health Commissioner
It is important to start the conversation if you are concerned.
Hon Ged Kearney MP, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care
Expectant and new parents have a village of support.
NSW Mental Health Commissioner Catherine Lourey
You're not alone. Reach out for support and help.
Ros Bates QLD Shadow Minister for Medical Research, Health and Ambulance and Women
I want to encourage people to both help and be helped.
South Australian Mental Health Commissioner Taimi Allan
Become part of that village for someone else.
Dr Mike Freelander MP
Giving our kids and families the best start in life.
ACT Minister for Mental Health Emma Davidson
You are not alone.
The Hon. Emma McBride MP: Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
You are not alone, there is help available.
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Catherine Lourey NSW Mental Health Commissioner
Welcome conversation.
Support for you.
The Hon. Bronnie Taylor MLC
Check in.
Their Excellencies Governor General David Hurley AC DSC Rtd and Mrs Hurley
Seek support.
The Hon. Emma McBride MP: Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
The first year.
The Hon. Dominic Perrottet MP: NSW Premier
We are here. We get it.
Ed Cocks MLA: ACT Shadow Minister for Mental Health
Get in touch.
The Hon. Emma Davidson MP: ACT Minister for Mental Health
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Reach Out.
The Hon. Ros Bates: QLD Shadow Minister for Health & Ambulance Services, Women and Medical Research
You’re not in it alone.
The Hon. Emma Davidson MP: ACT Minister for Mental Health
Stand against stigma, shame and guilt.
The Hon. Stephen Wade MP: SA Former Minister for Health and Wellbeing
This time is special but can be challenging.
The Hon. Ryan Park MP: Shadow Minister for Health and Mental Health
Supporting the mental health of Australian families.
The Hon. David Gillespie MP: Deputy Chair of House Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water
Your Mental Health Matters.
The Hon. Emma McBride MP: Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Parenting is magical but it’s hard.
The Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP: Minister for the Environment and Water
Shining the spotlight.
The Hon. Bronnie Taylor MLC: NSW Minister for Mental Health, Regional Health, and Women
It isn’t easy. Help is here.
The Hon. Dominic Perrottet MP: NSW Premier
A small gesture can have a big impact.
The Hon. David Coleman MP: Deputy Chair of Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights
We're here, we see you
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP: Minister for Health and Aged Care
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