Kaupapa
Our Purpose
Tūruapō
Our Vision
Supporting the wellbeing of whānau from the very beginning.
Whakatakanga
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote the wellbeing of whānau by supporting perinatal mental health, fostering resilience, and nurturing strong foundations for life.
We work to eliminate the stigma around perinatal mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand by championing awareness and facilitating best practices in perinatal mental health and wellbeing to ensure all families and whānau have equitable
PADA was formerly the Perinatal Mental Health New Zealand Trust (PMHNZ)
There was no national umbrella organisation for perinatal mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand. A brainstorming day was held in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington in June 2009. This was attended by 30 representatives from a range of agencies and organisations connected with perinatal distress issues from around Aotearoa New Zealand. They identified interests in, aims and objectives for a national networking group for Perinatal Distress. The Perinatal Mental Health New Zealand Trust (PMHNZ) was born, becoming PADA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa in 2015, and honouring our Te Tiriti commitment with Te mate Tuatea, me te mate Pōuri o Aotearoa in 2020.
Ngā Pou
POU TAHI – Advocating
PADA wants to advocate for the growing workforce and for whānau and birthing parents.
POU RUA – Education and Thriving Whānau
We serve as the central intermediary for providers by maintaining up-to-date information. We foster unity and enhance the delivery of valuable services across all regions.
POU TORU – Connection
Connecting with the community and building relationships.