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# PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa: Education & Training for Perinatal Mental Health Support

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## Posts
- [Taupo Seminar](https://pada.nz/taupo-seminar/): 24th October 8:30am to 5:00pm
- [From Isolation to Inclusion – Building Communities Where Everyone Belongs](https://pada.nz/from-isolation-to-inclusion/): In this reflection, Amy Castle explores the difference between isolation and inclusion in the perinatal space, and why creating communities where people feel seen, understood, and welcomed matters for the wellbeing of whānau across Aotearoa.
- [Why Workforce Wellbeing Matters – Caring for Those Who Care for Others](https://pada.nz/caring-for-the-workforce/): Who cares for the carers? In a system stretched thin, our workforce keeps showing up, even when they’re running on empty. As a mum of three, stepmum to three more, and GM of PADA, I’ve seen how caring without care takes a toll. It’s time to change the story. Here are five ways to look after yourself while still caring for others.
- [PADA Parlimentary Breakfast – Final Speech | 31 July 2025](https://pada.nz/pada-parlimentary-breakfast-final-speech-31-july-2025/): Watch PADA General Manager Amy Castle share her final speech from the PADA Parliamentary Breakfast held on 31 July 2025.
- [PADA’s wishlist for 2025!](https://pada.nz/pada-wishlist-2025/): Amy Castle, PADA Kaiwhakahaere Matua, shares PADA's 2025 wishlist.
- [Amy Castle (PADA Kaiwhakahaere Matua) shares her story on World Prematurity Day 2024](https://pada.nz/world-prematurity-day-2024/): On World Prematurity Day - November 17, we wanted to raise awareness of the challenges and burden of preterm birth by sharing a personal experience from one of our own.
- [Recent news statement from board](https://pada.nz/recent-news-statement-from-board/): The tragic court case focusing on the Dickason family has thrown the spotlight on perinatal mental distress – particularly postnatal depression (PND). At Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa (PADA) we know that the publicity has been distressing for some whānau who have found the news triggering, and that other parents have been anxious that their own struggles with mental health will be unkindly judged. This may make them less likely to speak out or seek help, which is concerning.
- [We Won! Mahi Aroha Award 2023](https://pada.nz/we-won-mahi-aroha-award-2023/): The team at PADA are thrilled that our Board received a special award for Sustained Team Governance at the Volunteer Wellington Mahi Aroha Awards 2023 held in Wellington last night
- [Researchers call for more screening for depression in first-time fathers](https://pada.nz/researchers-call-for-more-screening-for-depression-in-first-time-fathers/): Brendon Smith, who works at Great Fathers Mana Mātua, previously said Aotearoa had a maternal mental health service for wāhine hapū (pregnant women) and māmā with pēpē (mothers with babies) younger than 1 who were experiencing moderate to severe mental distress, but “there is nothing for dads”. (Joanne Naish, June 16, 2023) Ngā mihi nui Brendon, for continuing to speak up for Dad's mental health needs! Read the full article below! PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa are so fortunate to have you on our Board.
- [RESET Fitness 24 hour fundraiser for women’s mental health](https://pada.nz/reset-fitness-fundraiser/): Tamsin Horne (Gym owner) hosts Mum, Baby and Toddler Personal Training classes from her child friendly gym; Reset Fitness Studio in Kerikeri. Tamsin describes her fitness studio as 'boutique' and has attracted many pre and postnatal women to join her studio community. With that in mind, she decided to set up a fundraiser to support two organisations close to her heart; PADA and Women's Health Action Trust, to raise awareness and funds for organisations who work hard to improve the lives of women and birthing people.
- [Perinatal OCD – two mother’s stories](https://pada.nz/perinatal-ocd-two-mothers-stories/): “I didn’t know about perinatal OCD until I experienced it after my son was born. I had intrusive thoughts where I imagined harming him. I was convinced I was a terrible person and a horrible mother. They were worse during the night when breastfeeding. All the information was that breastfeeding was beneficial and I felt awful for dreading it. I now coordinate a local peer-to-peer mothers support group. I am passionate that no-one should feel unsupported and alone as I did."
- [Thank you to Sargood Bequest](https://pada.nz/thank-you-to-sargood-bequest-may-2023/): Ngā mihi maioha ki a Sargood Bequest for their generous grant which will be used for our operating expenses for 2023-2024. As we receive no regular government funding for our mahi, we rely solely on generous grants from trusts and foundations.
- [New perinatal mental health and addictions e-learning course](https://pada.nz/new-perinatal-mental-health-elearning-course/): The Maternal Mental Health Service in New Zealand stocktake report released in 2021 noted several key findings including;
- [‘It’s a family issue’: PADA Kaiārahi and Kaitautoko open up about dad’s mental health](https://pada.nz/stuff-new-dads-april-2023/): Reported by Brittany Keogh, Published by Stuff April 22 2023
- [Tama’ita’i Toa – A Pasifika-focused workshop to inform and inspire](https://pada.nz/tama-ita-i-toa-april-2023/): Tausi ma alofa I lou tino, ma lou loto, male mafaufau ~ Take care of your body, soul and mentality
- [Read about our Whangārei PADA Wānanga – 29 Maehe March 2023](https://pada.nz/whangarei-pada-wananga-29-maehe-march-2023/): We held our third wānanga of the year in Whangārei at Barge Showgrounds which was attended by 42 care providers who play a significant role in the lives of pregnant women and new parents and their whānau.
- [Read about our Whakaoriori Masterton PADA Wānanga – 8 Maehe March 2023](https://pada.nz/whakaoriori-masterton-pada-wananga-8-maehe-march-2023/): Our second wānanga of the year brought PADA to the Wairarapa community. Thanks to funding from COGS Wairarapa, Trust House Foundation, and The Tindall Foundation, we were able to provide free, accessible training for the 37 care providers who attended, each playing a significant role in the lives of pregnant women, new parents and their whānau.
- [Thank you to Lottery Grants Board Te Puna Tahua](https://pada.nz/thank-you-lottery-grants-board-2023/): Ngā mihi maioha ki a Lottery Grants Board Te Puna Tahua for their generous grant which will be used for our operating expenses for 2023-2024. As we receive no regular government funding for our mahi, we rely solely on generous grants from trusts and foundations.
- [Read about our Māwhera Greymouth PADA Wānanga – 1 Maehe March 2023](https://pada.nz/mawhera-greymouth-wananga-2023/): For our first wānanga of the year brought PADA to the community at Māwhera Greymouth. Thanks to funding from COGS West Coast, West Coast Community Trust, and The Tindall Foundation, we were able to provide free, accessible training for the 30 care providers who attended, each playing a significant role in the lives of pregnant women, new parents and their whānau.
- [Guest Post | Shepherdess Magazine – a closer look at postnatal depression](https://pada.nz/guest-post-shepherdess/): Carla Muller, 30, was diagnosed with postnatal depression when her daughter, now two and a half, was about eighteen months old. The diagnosis came after the two of them and Carla’s partner moved to Ōhope from the remote East Cape.
- [PADA supports Blue Stories Project: sharing journeys out of perinatal depression in Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington](https://pada.nz/pada-supports-blue-stories-project-in-wellington/):  
- [Appointment of new Kaiwhakahaere Matua | General Manager, Denise Graham](https://pada.nz/new-general-manager-appointed/): PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Kaiwhakahaere Matua | General Manager, Denise Graham.
- [Announcing new Partnership with The Tindall Foundation](https://pada.nz/new-partnership-tindall-foundation/): We are so thrilled to announce our partnership with The Tindall Foundation.
- [Exercise and Mental Health – from She Moves](https://pada.nz/exercise-and-mental-health-from-she-moves/): Postpartum women and people are at increased risk of developing depression, which can contribute to the ill health of the mother and her family. Research indicates that mothers who are physically active experience lower levels of depression or anxiety symptoms than inactive mothers. Many mothers can also avoid commencing any exercise as they are concerned about doing it safely.
- [Return To Exercise Safely Postpartum – from She Moves](https://pada.nz/return-to-exercise-safely-postpartum/): Postpartum women are at increased risk of developing depression, which can contribute to the ill health of the mother and her family. Research indicates that mothers who are physically active experience lower levels of depression or anxiety symptoms than inactive mothers. Many mothers can also avoid commencing any exercise as they are concerned about doing it safely.
- [Notice of AGM 2022](https://pada.nz/notice-of-agm-2022/): Everyone is welcome to attend the PADA Annual General Meeting later this year.
- [‘Oh Mumma, you can…’ And She Did!](https://pada.nz/oh-mumma-you-can-and-she-did/): A huge congratulations and massive thanks to Joelle Legg, who won her fight in Boxing Alley's 'Fit to Fight' challenge and raised an amazing $5,097 for Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa, through her Givealittle page; Oh Mumma, you can…
- [ACC now covers birthing injuries after bill passes](https://pada.nz/acc-passed-bill-birthing-injuries/): Back in April, submissions were closing on the Amendment Bill regarding birth injury - Accident Compensation (Maternal Birth Injury and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.
- [Research calls for better screening during pregnancy – Newshub](https://pada.nz/newshub-research-better-screening-220916/): Koi Tū | The Centre for Informed Futures findings through University of Auckland show early screening could combat serious problems for parents and their babies later on.
- [PADA Seminar – A focus on Autism, OCD and ADHD in the perinatal period](https://pada.nz/pada-seminar-wellington-22/): Our first PADA seminar with a focus on Perinatal OCD, ADHD and Autism during the Perinatal Period, was held in Te Whanganui-A-Tara | Wellington last week, facilitated by PADA General Manager, Treena Cooper.
- [Z Good in the Hood – Vote for PADA!](https://pada.nz/z-good-in-the-hood-vote-for-pada/): We are thrilled to have been selected as part of Z’s Good in the Hood fundraising programme that encourages people to support the amazing mahi of our charity sector.
- [‘Oh Mumma, you can…’ Fit to Fight and Fundraising for PADA](https://pada.nz/oh-mumma-you-can/): PADA is so privileged to have wonderful supporters who are so committed to our mahi that they undertake fundraising events to benefit families and whānau in our communities during their pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting journey.
- [PADA Popup #29 – Power to Protect with Sheila Fowlie](https://pada.nz/pada-popup-29-power-to-protect/): PADA Popup chats are free, short sessions to promote up-to-date and relevant information about perinatal mental health. Our Zoom chats are live, interactive sessions where you can ask questions from our subject expert, giving you more tools for yourself, and to help whānau and families in the perinatal period of pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting.
- [PADA a finalist in the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards 2022](https://pada.nz/pada-finalist-wellington-airport-regional-community-awards-2022/): PADA are thrilled to be named as a finalist in the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for 2022. Every year, Wellington Airport and the five local councils come together to recognise the work carried out by community groups in the wider Wellington region. The focus of the awards is to celebrate volunteers for their valuable contribution to society.
- [PADA supports Blue Stories Project](https://pada.nz/pada-supports-blue-stories-project/): The Blue Stories Project is a nationwide campaign of exhibitions, audio interviews and posters. It is aimed at making perinatal depression more visible. Research suggests that one in five women will experience perinatal depression. On the ground, in actuality, Queenstown’s Lisa Gear suggests that figure is more like one in four and 50% of cases will go undiagnosed. Lisa is the Mental Wellbeing Navigator at Central Lakes Family Service and her experience is sobering.
- [PADA Board receives runner up award for Governance – 2nd year in a row!!!](https://pada.nz/pada-board-receives-runner-up-award-for-governance-2nd-year-in-a-row/): The PADA Board of Trustees were delighted to be the 'runners up' for 2nd year running in the governance award section in Te Puna Tautoko Volunteer Wellington .NZ Mahi Aroha Awards held on 22 June in Wellington.
- [PADA Contributes to Āhurutia Te Rito | It takes a village Report](https://pada.nz/ahuruti-te-rito-it-takes-a-village/): Over the weekend, The Helen Clark Foundation released the Āhurutia Te Rito | It takes a village report written by Holly Walker on the troubling state of Maternal Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand. PADA was asked to help contribute information to this valuable report and we hope the government will ensure perinatal mental wellbeing will be a key focus area in the formation of Health NZ.
- [Matrescence – The Transition to Motherhood](https://pada.nz/transition-to-motherhood-matrescence-nz/): Simply put, Matrescence is the transition to motherhood and all that encompasses. The emotional, spiritual, biological and social experiences that you undergo once your baby is born.
- [Get the most from training when you Return To Exercise – from She Moves fitness collective](https://pada.nz/more-tips-return-to-exercise-from-she-moves-fitness-collective/):  
- [PADA Popup # 28 – Neuro-Linguistic Programming NLP with Elaine Thompson](https://pada.nz/popup-chat-28-nlp/): PADA Popup chats are free, short sessions to promote up-to-date and relevant information about perinatal mental health. Our Zoom chats are live, interactive sessions where you can ask questions from our subject expert, giving you more tools for yourself, and to help whānau and families in the perinatal period of pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting.
- [Choose To Move and DANCE with Shut Up & Dance!](https://pada.nz/choose-to-move-shut-up-and-dance/): We are so pleased to announce another partner supporting our mission to raise awareness and raise funds for Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week 2022!
- [Movie Fundraiser – Top Gun: Maverick](https://pada.nz/movie-fundraiser-may-2022-top-gun-maverick/): Join us for a night out to support the work of PADA - Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa with a movie night fundraiser to see the long awaited Top Gun: Maverick
- [Free Postpartum Return to Exercise Workshop on Facebook Live](https://pada.nz/free-postpartum-return-to-exercise-workshop/): As Health Professionals, we know there is a link between exercise and mental health, and a societal pressure to 'get your body back' after baby, but often, women don't know how to start exercise, or want to for fears of returning to exercise safely after birth and in early parenting. Ren and Jen from She Moves are Pre and Postpartum Exercise Specialists who advise women on what to look out for, and how to be safe after having their babies.
- [Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 – 1st to 7th Mei May](https://pada.nz/perinatal-mental-health-awareness-week-2022/):  
- [5 Top Tips to Return To Exercise from She Moves fitness collective](https://pada.nz/top-tips-return-to-exercise/):  
- [PADA 2022 Seminar Series – Rescheduled Dates Now Live!](https://pada.nz/pada-2022-seminar-series-rescheduled-dates-now-live/): We are excited to announce rescheduled dates for our previously postponed seminars.
- [Raise awareness – raise funds! Choose To Move PADA Fundraiser announced](https://pada.nz/fundraiser-announced-choose-to-move/): In Partnership with She Moves Fitness Collective.
- [New Partnership announced with She Moves fitness collective](https://pada.nz/partnership-she-moves/): Postpartum women are at increased risk of developing depression, which can contribute to the ill health of the mother and her family. Research indicates that mothers who are physically active experience lower levels of depression or anxiety symptoms than inactive mothers. Many mothers can also avoid commencing any exercise as they are concerned about doing it safely.
- [Te Hiringa Hauora | HPA – Community Innovation Fund grants of up to $100,000 available now](https://pada.nz/community-innovation-fund-hpa-220218/): Sharing on behalf of Te Hiringa Hauora | Health Promotion Agency.
- [Submissions Needed –  Accident Compensation (Maternal Birth Injury & Other Matters) Amendment Bill](https://pada.nz/birth-trauma-acc-submissions/): Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa would like to provide an oral submission to emphasis the ACC legislation needs to ensure that all birth related injuries are covered. Birth Trauma Aotearoa state “It is suggested that 85% of New Zealand women and birth givers suffer childbirth injury. We also know that 1 in 3 birth givers report their birth as traumatic.
- [PADA provides submission to Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill](https://pada.nz/pae-ora-healthy-futures-bill-submission/): Last week PADA presented our submission to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill Select Committee to share the voices to the 1 in 4 māmā and 1 in 10 pāpā in Aotearoa who suffer from perinatal anxiety or depression following the birth of their pēpi, and the countless health care providers; volunteer lead perinatal support groups, midwives, GP’s, counsellors and social workers among many others.

## Pages
- [Wairarapa](https://pada.nz/wairarapa/): Hōkai Tahi is committed to enriching and promoting the well-being of mothers and their whānau, in particular, those who face adverse circumstances. Hōkai Tahi provides FREE support services and counselling from conception to one year postpartum to those in the Wairarapa region.
- [Order Completed](https://pada.nz/tickets-order/)
- [Tickets Checkout](https://pada.nz/tickets-checkout/)
- [Contact](https://pada.nz/contact/): If you are a health professional and wish to speak to one of the PADA team directly relating to working with us, please leave us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- [The Fourth Trimester](https://pada.nz/the-fourth-trimester/): The first few months of your baby’s life can feel very intense. Many babies need and want to be held a lot, some all the time, in these months. One explanation for this is the theory of the fourth trimester. According to this theory, babies are not developmentally ready to be born until they are a few months old.
- [Southland / Otago](https://pada.nz/southland-otago/): p. (03) 218 1949e. contactus@southerndhb.govt.nzw. www.southernhealth.nz
- [Perinatal Fundraising Champions](https://pada.nz/perinatal-fundraising-champions/): Our Perinatal Wellbeing Champions are everyday people whose lives have been impacted in some way or another with Perinatal Mental Health issues, or who want to help raise awareness and funds for our mahi and PADA mission; Championing awareness and facilitating best practice in perinatal mental health and wellbeing to ensure all families have access to appropriate information and support. We give our sincere thanks for all the efforts of people around Aotearoa in helping support our mission.
- [Matrescence](https://pada.nz/matrescence/): The term 'Matresence' was first coined by Dana Rafael in 1967, American anthropologist. It was popularized very recently by Alexandra Sacks, an American Perinatal Psychiatrist, in a Ted Talk that was viewed many millions of times and translated to multiple languages.
- [Testing New Events Search](https://pada.nz/testing-new-events-search/)
- [Get Help Now](https://pada.nz/get-help-now/): Parents can get support and help, with themselves and parenting, to become mentally well and better able to look after their children. If the mother, father or parent is mentally unwell, extra support is essential to help with their recovery, and we encourage anyone to seek advice immediately.
- [Kawerongo | Newsletter](https://pada.nz/newsletter/): Read the latest news from PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa. Sign up to our newsletter using the link at the bottom of this page, or email hello@pada.nz.
- [Tairāwhiti Gisborne](https://pada.nz/tairawhiti/): Turanga Health is built on a vision of ‘kia whai oranga-a-whanau mo nga whakatipuranga’ - ‘building family wellness for future generations’. The organisation's mission is to achieve Mauri Ora by engaging with whānau in their whare and in their kainga.
- [Supporting Rainbow Community Families](https://pada.nz/rainbow-families/): Many sexuality and gender diverse (rainbow) people will seek to build their families through the birth of their own babies. Rainbow people can face barriers to building their families and there can be little support for those in the Rainbow/LGTBQIA+* community who are interested in conception, becoming pregnant and early parenting. Rainbow people can also face stigma and discrimination, and norms and assumptions navigating the healthcare system that impact on them negatively.
- [Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week 2027](https://pada.nz/perinatal-mental-health-awareness-week/): Thank you to everyone who took part in Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week this year.
- [Order Failed](https://pada.nz/order-failed/): Your transaction failed, please try again or contact support.
- [Order Confirmation](https://pada.nz/order-confirmation/): Thank you for your order!
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- [Ā Tātou Kōrero | Our Stories – Eva’s Story](https://pada.nz/a-tatou-korero-evas-story/): Stories inspire and heal us - you are not alone. The stories on these pages have been shared with the aim of helping others.
- [Ā Tātou Kōrero | Our Stories – John’s Story](https://pada.nz/a-tatou-korero-johns-story/): Stories inspire and heal us - you are not alone. The stories on these pages have been shared with the aim of helping others.
- [Ā Tātou Kōrero | Our Stories – Rachel’s Story](https://pada.nz/a-tatou-korero-rachels-story/): Stories inspire and heal us - you are not alone. The stories on these pages have been shared with the aim of helping others.
- [Ā Tātou Kōrero | Our Stories – Kathryn’s Story](https://pada.nz/a-tatou-korero-kathryns-story/): Stories inspire and heal us - you are not alone. The stories on these pages have been shared with the aim of helping others.
- [Baby Loss](https://pada.nz/babyloss/): Sadly according to the most recent data available from Statistics NZ, 604 babies from 20 weeks of pregnancy, until 27 days of age, died in 2018. This means that ten babies died for every 1000 registered births. Furthermore, it is estimated that between 13,000 to 15,000 women experience a miscarriage per year; this figure is roughly based on the statistic of one in four pregnancies ending in miscarriage. (*14th PMMRC report).
- [Panic Disorder](https://pada.nz/panic-disorder/): Panic attack is a sudden and intense surge of fear or anxiety in a short period of time. It usually peaks within ten minutes but symptoms can last much longer. In addition to the fear or anxiety that is experienced, people may also have other symptoms as listed below:
- [PADA Videos for Parents and Whānau](https://pada.nz/pada-videos-families/): A story about Baby Loss by Amie Matthews Whenuaroa. Thanks to Like Minds, Like Mine and Lifescape Media.
- [Ngā Tūranga Wātea | Vacancies](https://pada.nz/turanga-watea-vacancies/): Working or volunteering for PADA means that you get to join an organisation that is championing awareness and facilitating best practice in perinatal mental health and wellbeing to ensure all families have access to appropriate information and support in Aotearoa New Zealand. We work hard to bring our training seminars and resources across Aotearoa with no regular Government funding and we rely solely on the generosity of everyday New Zealanders to ensure we can continue to deliver those services.
- [Ā Tātou Kōrero | Our Stories](https://pada.nz/a-tatou-korero-our-stories/): We know that talking therapies can help us in expressing our stories, and sharing our journeys can be a helpful extension of this. On the other side, hearing the stories of others, especially people who may have been in a similar situation, can be inspiring and connecting. Other’s accounts expressing what you might be feeling can provide reassurance and build courage to ask for support.
- [Pūrongo Ā-Tau | Annual Report](https://pada.nz/purongo-a-tau-annual-report/): Our pūrongo ā-tau | annual report includes the financial statements, our outcomes and outputs, and highlights PADAs achievements for the financial year.
- [Ā Tātou Kōrero | Our Stories – Erin’s Story](https://pada.nz/a-tatou-korero-erins-story/): Stories inspire and heal us - you are not alone. The stories on these pages have been shared with the aim of helping others.
- [Family](https://pada.nz/family/): Family Family
 
 
- [Ngā Kaitohutohu | Advisory Board](https://pada.nz/nga-kaitohutohu-advisory-board/): Our Kaitohutohu | Advisory Board is a collection of individuals who bring unique knowledge and skills which supplement the knowledge and skills of the our Kaiārahi | Board of Trustees in order to more effectively guide our organisation. 
- [Screening Tools](https://pada.nz/screening-tools/): Please make sure all questions have an answer selected.
- [Events](https://pada.nz/events/): Notice of PADA Annual General Meeting 2022   Everyone is welcome to attend the PADA Annual General Meeting...
- [Terms and Conditions](https://pada.nz/terms-and-conditions/): PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa (PADA) makes every effort to ensure that the information on this site is accurate and current. Whilst exercising this care, PADA does not accept liability for any losses or damage arising directly or indirectly from reliance on the content of this site.
- [Migrant and Refugees](https://pada.nz/migrant-and-refugees/): Many of those in this group, especially refugees, have gone through very traumatic times.
- [Professionals](https://pada.nz/professionals/): Use the dropdown menu Family/Support Services to select your area.
- [What is Normal?](https://pada.nz/what-is-normal/): All this is normal, but sometimes this can become overwhelming and depression and anxiety disorders can occur. It is important to recognise what is normal and what may be a sign of a more serious problem.
- [Dads Worry Too](https://pada.nz/dads-worry-too/): Especially with a first pregnancy, couples can become very preoccupied with all the physical changes that are occurring with the growing baby. As the pregnancy progresses, they can become focussed on the delivery, purchasing baby items and preparing the 'baby’s room'. Where there are existing children, couples can worry about the effects a new baby will have on these children. Some start thinking about ways of preparing the children for the 'new baby'.
- [Rural Isolation](https://pada.nz/rural-isolation/): Rural isolation is a unique problem in a number of areas in New Zealand.
- [Queer Families and Postnatal Depression](https://pada.nz/queer-families-and-postnatal-depression/): It can happen to queer parents too…
- [How Grandparents Can Help](https://pada.nz/how-grandparents-can-help/): Mood and anxiety problems often run in families so it would not be surprising if you too struggled with some of these issues as well.
- [How to Support a Father](https://pada.nz/how-to-support-a-father/):  The needs of any other children in the family also require attention. Mothers with depression may only be able to care for and cope with the baby. They may not be able to cope with any other demands. Toddlers in particular can be difficult and a depressed or anxious mother may find it even harder to keep up.
- [How to Support a Mother](https://pada.nz/how-to-support-a-mother/): “We were all really surprised when Katie told us that she had postnatal depression. She had always seemed so capable and would take everything in her stride. It just goes to show that PND can happen to anyone. Our whole family became very supportive of Katie. We all talked about what was happening and now that she is well, we still talk about it. We felt it was important to be open and honest and involve everyone in the family. We tried to be supportive of her without taking control. She still had a new baby that she needed to bond with. We would do practical stuff for her, such as cleaning, washing and preparing meals. We were lucky that we could be on hand whenever she needed us”.
- [Support for Family/Whānau](https://pada.nz/support-for-family-whanau/): The significance of the baby in a family is influenced by many factors such as:
- [Baby](https://pada.nz/baby/): Our babies need us to be able to respond to their needs and cues, in order to know the world is a safe place, and to create what we call a ‘secure attachment' to you. Secure attachment has many benefits for our babies and growing children; children who grow up securely attached believe the world is a good place, knowing you are there for them in times of need. They do better in child care and in school and turn themselves into better parents.
- [Wellington](https://pada.nz/wellington/): The maternal mental health service is for women who are pregnant or have a pēpi (baby) under one year old and are having moderate to severe mental health problems.
- [Waitematā and North Shore](https://pada.nz/waitemata/): 124a Shakespeare RoadTakapunaAuckland
- [Waikato](https://pada.nz/waikato/): Perinatal Mental Health Service
- [Timaru and South Canterbury](https://pada.nz/timaru-and-south-canterbury/): Parenting support and groups for families in South Canterbury
- [Taranaki](https://pada.nz/taranaki/): Community Mental HealthTaranaki District Health BoardPrivate Bag 2016New Plymouth
- [Rotorua](https://pada.nz/rotorua/): Kia Mama Service (Community Perinatal Mental Health) - Manaakiora - Rotorua

## Products
- [PADA Staff/Presenters](https://pada.nz/event/dads-non-birthing-parents-workshop-10aug26/)
- [PADA Staff/Presenters](https://pada.nz/event/neurodivergence-1sept26/)
- [Sponsored](https://pada.nz/event/neurodivergence-1sept26/)
- [Sponsored](https://pada.nz/event/dads-non-birthing-parents-workshop-10aug26/)
- [PADA Member/Full-time Student](https://pada.nz/event/neurodivergence-16nov26/): Choose this ticket type if you are already a PADA Member or a Full-time Student. Please note: Invoices will be sent manually, it is not an automatic process.
- [General Admission](https://pada.nz/event/neurodivergence-16nov26/): Choose this ticket type for General Admission. Please note: Invoices will be sent manually, it is not an automatic process.
- [PADA Member/Full-time Student](https://pada.nz/event/neurodivergence-1sept26/): Choose this ticket type if you are already a PADA Member or a Full-time Student. Please note: Invoices will be sent manually, it is not an automatic process.
- [General Admission](https://pada.nz/event/neurodivergence-1sept26/): Choose this ticket type for General Admission. Please note: Invoices will be sent manually, it is not an automatic process.
- [General Admission](https://pada.nz/event/dads-non-birthing-parents-workshop-10aug26/): Choose this ticket type for General Admission. Please note: Invoices will be sent manually, it is not an automatic process.
- [PADA Member/Full-time Student](https://pada.nz/event/dads-non-birthing-parents-workshop-10aug26/): Choose this ticket type if you are already a PADA Member or a Full-time Student. Please note: Invoices will be sent manually, it is not an automatic process.
- [PADA Staff/Presenters](https://pada.nz/product/pada-staff-presenters-7/): These tickets are for PADA staff and presenters ONLY.
- [General Admission](https://pada.nz/product/general-admission-28/): This is for General Admission tickets.
- [PADA Member/Full-time Student](https://pada.nz/product/pada-member-full-time-student-6/): This is for PADA Members or Full-time Students ONLY.
- [Support all three](https://pada.nz/event/a-night-out-together-pmhaw/)
- [Support LHWC](https://pada.nz/event/a-night-out-together-pmhaw/)
- [Support Little Shadow](https://pada.nz/event/a-night-out-together-pmhaw/)
- [Support PADA](https://pada.nz/event/a-night-out-together-pmhaw/)
- [General Admission](https://pada.nz/event/pada-wellbeing-series-27may26-taupo/): This is for General Admission tickets.
- [General Admission – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/event/pada-wellbeing-series-27may26-taupo/): This is for general admission tickets - for invoices ONLY. Tickets are $75 pp. Please note invoices are manually created and sent, this won't happen automatically.
- [PADA Staff/Presenters](https://pada.nz/event/pada-wellbeing-series-27may26-taupo/): These tickets are for PADA staff and presenters ONLY.
- [PADA Member/Full-time Student](https://pada.nz/event/pada-wellbeing-series-27may26-taupo/): This is for PADA Members or Full-time Students ONLY.
- [PADA Member/Full-time Student – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/event/pada-wellbeing-series-27may26-taupo/): This is for PADA Members or Full-time Students ONLY - tickets are $50 pp. Please note invoices are manually created and sent, this won't happen automatically.
- [General Admission – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/product/general-admission-invoice-only-13/): This ticket costs $250 and it covers the two-day workshop, and is for INVOICE ONLY. Please note these are manually created, not instant. You will need to arrange your own kai, accommodation, and travel to attend.
- [General Admission](https://pada.nz/product/general-admission-26/): This ticket covers the two-day workshop. You will need to arrange your own kai, accommodation, and travel to attend.
- [General Admission](https://pada.nz/?post_type=tribe_events&p=15991)
- [General Admission – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/event/neurodiversity-19may26/): This is for general admission tickets - for invoices ONLY. Tickets are $75 pp. Please note invoices are manually created and sent, this won't happen automatically.
- [PADA Member/Full-time Student – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/event/neurodiversity-19may26/): This is for PADA Members or Full-time Students ONLY - tickets are $50 pp. Please note invoices are manually created and sent, this won't happen automatically.
- [PADA Staff/Presenters](https://pada.nz/event/neurodiversity-19may26/): These tickets are for PADA staff and presenters ONLY.
- [General Admission](https://pada.nz/event/neurodiversity-19may26/): This is for General Admission tickets.
- [PADA Member/Full-time Student](https://pada.nz/event/neurodiversity-19may26/): This is for PADA Members or Full-time Students ONLY.
- [PADA Staff/Presenters](https://pada.nz/event/pada-rainbow-series-23feb2026/): These tickets are for PADA staff and presenters ONLY.
- [PADA Member/Full-time Student – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/event/pada-rainbow-series-23feb2026/): This is for PADA Members or Full-time Students ONLY - tickets are $100 pp. Please note invoices are manually created and sent, this won't happen automatically.
- [PADA Member/Full-time Student](https://pada.nz/event/pada-rainbow-series-23feb2026/): This is for PADA Members or Full-time Students ONLY.
- [General Admission – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/event/pada-rainbow-series-23feb2026/): This is for general admission tickets - for invoices ONLY. Tickets are $125 pp. Please note invoices are manually created and sent, this won't happen automatically.
- [General Admission](https://pada.nz/event/pada-rainbow-series-23feb2026/): This is for General Admission tickets.
- [General Admission – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/event/tamaitai-toa-21nov2025-akl/): This ticket is for general admission - if you wish to pay via invoice. Please note, the invoice is a manual process - it won't be automatic.
- [PADA Member – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/event/tamaitai-toa-21nov2025-akl/): This ticket is for a current PADA Member only, if you wish to pay via invoice. Please note, the invoice is a manual process - it won't be automatic.
- [Sponsored Tickets](https://pada.nz/event/tamaitai-toa-21nov2025-akl/): We have received sponsorship to enable us to offer 10 sponsored tickets. These will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
- [PADA Staff](https://pada.nz/event/tamaitai-toa-21nov2025-akl/): For PADA Staff only
- [PADA Staff](https://pada.nz/event/tamaitai-toa-friday-17-october-dunedin-southern-invers-connections-pacific-trust-otago-oamaru-pacific-island-trust/): For PADA staff only
- [General Admission – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/event/tamaitai-toa-friday-17-october-dunedin-southern-invers-connections-pacific-trust-otago-oamaru-pacific-island-trust/): Please use this ticket for a general ticket, and you would like to pay via invoice.
- [PADA Members – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/event/tamaitai-toa-friday-17-october-dunedin-southern-invers-connections-pacific-trust-otago-oamaru-pacific-island-trust/): Please use this ticket if you are a PADA member, and you would like to pay via invoice.
- [General Admission](https://pada.nz/event/neurodiversity-workshop-13oct25/)
- [PADA Members](https://pada.nz/event/tamaitai-toa-friday-17-october-dunedin-southern-invers-connections-pacific-trust-otago-oamaru-pacific-island-trust/): These tickets are for PADA Members only
- [PADA Members](https://pada.nz/event/tamaitai-toa-21nov2025-akl/): These tickets are for current PADA Members only
- [Pacific Trust Otago (PTO) Tickets](https://pada.nz/event/tamaitai-toa-friday-17-october-dunedin-southern-invers-connections-pacific-trust-otago-oamaru-pacific-island-trust/): These are for PTO staff members only
- [General Admission](https://pada.nz/event/tamaitai-toa-21nov2025-akl/): General Admission tickets
- [General Admission – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/?post_type=tribe_events&p=15402): For invoice only for General Admission only
- [PADA Member/Full-time Student – Invoice Only](https://pada.nz/?post_type=tribe_events&p=15402): This is for invoice only for PADA Members or Full-time Students
- [Sponsored](https://pada.nz/?post_type=tribe_events&p=15402): For sponsored tickets only - please contact admin@pada.nz

## Events
- [Hamilton | Kirikiriroa – Neurodivergence in Perinatal Mental Health – Tuesday 1 September 2026](https://pada.nz/event/neurodivergence-1sept26/): This workshop provides resources, education and strategies on common neurodevelopmental conditions by exploring how we can help those affected by mental illness in the perinatal period focusing on the role of neuro-difference has on perceptions of self, others and the future.
- [Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau – Neurodivergence in Perinatal Mental Health – Monday 16 November 2026](https://pada.nz/event/neurodivergence-16nov26/): This workshop provides resources, education and strategies on common neurodevelopmental conditions by exploring how we can help those affected by mental illness in the perinatal period focusing on the role of neuro-difference has on perceptions of self, others and the future.
- [ONLINE | Provider Connection Hui – Monday 23 November 2026](https://pada.nz/event/connectionhui-23nov26/): Join us for our Online Provider Connection Hui in November | Noema. More details to follow.

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- [Advocacy](https://pada.nz/category/advocacy/)
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- [Environmental](https://pada.nz/category/environmental/)
- [Featured Topics](https://pada.nz/category/pada-featured-topic/)
- [Health](https://pada.nz/category/health/)
- [Health & Fitness](https://pada.nz/category/pada-latest-news/health-fitness/)
- [Latest events](https://pada.nz/category/latest-events/)
- [Latest News](https://pada.nz/category/pada-latest-news/)
- [Latest News (current)](https://pada.nz/category/latest-news-current/)
- [PADA Events](https://pada.nz/category/pada-all-events/)
- [Past events](https://pada.nz/category/past-events/)
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- [Latest Events](https://pada.nz/events/category/latest-events/)
- [PADA Events](https://pada.nz/events/category/pada-events/)

Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa (PADA) is a national New Zealand charity focused on improving perinatal mental health outcomes for individuals and whānau during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting.

PADA provides advocacy, education, and connection across the health sector, supporting professionals and communities with training, resources, and best-practice guidance to address anxiety, depression, and related mental health challenges during the perinatal period.

The organisation works to eliminate stigma around perinatal mental health by raising awareness and ensuring families have equitable access to information, support services, and care pathways throughout Aotearoa.

Through initiatives such as professional development programmes, public education, community events, and national support directories, PADA helps connect parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers with the tools and services needed to improve wellbeing and resilience.

Founded in 2009 as the Perinatal Mental Health New Zealand Trust and rebranded as PADA in 2015, the organisation serves as the national umbrella body for perinatal mental health, fostering collaboration across regions and sectors.

By championing awareness, strengthening the workforce, and supporting whānau from the earliest stages of life, PADA plays a critical role in building healthier families and communities across New Zealand.