Hine tu Hine – 30 Nov
PADA Seminar Series – Whanganui – 28 November 2023
PADA Seminar- Whanganui Personalising the wellbeing journey for people working in pregnancy, childbirth & early parenting Rātū Tuesday | 28 November 2023 9:00AM – 3:30PM A one day professional development workshop for those supporting whānau in pregnancy,...
PADA Seminar Series – Ōtautahi Christchurch – 25 Oketopa October 2023
PADA Seminar- Ōtautahi Practitioner care for people working in pregnancy, childbirth & early parenting Rāapa Wednesday | 25 Oketopa October 2023 9:00AM – 3:30PM A one day professional development workshop for those supporting whānau in pregnancy, childbirth and...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...
Tama’ita’i Toa, 16th October
Perinatal Mental Health E-Learning July 31st, Module One
The Maternal Mental Health Service in New Zealand stocktake report released in 2021 noted several key findings including; An increasing complexity of need and unmet need and concern that service delivery is inequitable Cultural models of care need to be strengthened...
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 This award recognises the commitment and passion of our hard working Board who invest...
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...


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