SECC will host Amelia Walker from the Gidget Foundation on Wednesday 12th May at 1pm to discuss the topic of mental health for new mums and dads.
Program clinician Amelia Walker works on Gidget Foundation’s clinical team, supporting both clients and clinicians.
Accompanying her 12 years of clinical management experience and inception of clinics in London, Amelia is a registered counsellor. Connecting with their needs and those of Gidget’s clinicians is the driving focus of Amelia’s work with Gidget Foundation Australia.
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At this session, you will learn:
- What feelings and emotions are normal or abnormal post-baby;
- What to look for; and
- When and how to access support.
Amelia Walker
WHERE: The SECC Community Hub, 1007 Botany Road, Mascot (Coronation Hall), following safe COVID practices.
WHEN: Wednesday 12th May from 1-2pm
WHO: Expecting parents or new parents with children up to the age of two years. Please note childcare is unavailable. If you are able to hold your own child (i.e. if they are a newborn), they are more than welcome.
This session is part of the It takes a Village course which:
- Provides new or expecting families with knowledge about local services and how and when to access them.
- Increases parents and carers’ knowledge what to do when they are finding situations challenging and support them in a non-judgmental, safe space.
- Provides parents and carers with access to resources and referrals.
Our educators are passionate about providing nurturing experiences for each unique family, integrating a deep respect for diversity.
This program is free.
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Enquiries: Emily Simpson
Visit bit.ly/SECCprograms for other sessions, or email hubadmin@secc.sydney
Tel: 02 7903 0607