PIRI: Parent-Infant Research Institute, 300 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg (2026)

18/12/2025

Navigating the journey of parenthood, from pregnancy to life with a new baby, can bring its own challenges. Know that you are not alone. The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is dedicated to supporting perinatal mental health with a suite of free, nationally accredited digital programs, ensuring parents have access to trusted help whenever and wherever they need it.

👩🏻‍🍼 For mums, our main programs include MumMoodBooster for postnatal depression and anxiety, and Mum2BMoodBooster for antenatal depression and anxiety. Both are self-guided, confidential, and designed to provide effective treatment. For support for all new parents, there’s Baby Steps, while the MindMum App offers quick, practical tips for daily emotional wellbeing.

www.mumspace.com.au

🤦‍♂️ For dads, DadSpace is your go-to hub for expert information, strategies, and tools to build confidence in fatherhood. And for those experiencing depression or anxiety, DadBooster is Australia’s first free online treatment program designed specifically for fathers.

www.dadspace.com.au

All programs meet the rigorous National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.

Support for your emotional wellbeing is available anytime, anywhere. Take your first step today at MumSpace or DadSpace.

17/12/2025

Wishing You a Joyful Festive Season from the Parent-Infant Research Institute

🎄 Season’s Greetings from PIRI 🎄

As the festive season approaches, the Parent-Infant Research Institute would like to wish all parents, infants, and families a safe, happy, and nurturing holiday period.

PIRI is committed to improving the emotional wellbeing of parents and optimising infant development through evidence based programs, research, and clinical expertise. Whether you are seeking support during pregnancy or the early months of parenting, our digital programs and resources are designed to help you care for yourself, your baby, and your family.

Our perinatal mental health supports include MumSpace and DadSpace, home to programs such as MumMoodBooster, Mum2BMoodBooster, MindMum, Baby Steps, What Were We Thinking, and DadBooster. These resources are available to help you manage challenges, strengthen your confidence, and feel supported during this special time of year.

❤️ We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our partners and to everyone working within the perinatal mental health sector. Your ongoing dedication, collaboration, and care continue to make a meaningful difference for families across Australia.

From everyone at PIRI, we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and healthy festive season and a positive year ahead.

Learn more about our work at https://www.piri.org.au/

12/12/2025

🎁 GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING 🎁

This festive season, consider giving a gift that makes a lasting impact. By donating to the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI), you’re supporting families in need, empowering parents, and helping create a healthier future for generations to come.

💙 Every year, more than 90,000 Australian parents face the challenges of perinatal mental illness. Your donation will help fund vital research and the development of evidence-based programs that support these families during the most critical early years of life.

No contribution is too small—every dollar counts. Your generosity helps reduce the long-term impacts of perinatal mental illness on women, men, children, and families.

🌟 Donate Today and Make a Difference: https://piri.au/donate-now
Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.

Together, we can create a brighter, healthier future. Thank you for your support! 🙏💙

10/12/2025

Help shape new national guidelines to support men’s and boys’ health and wellbeing before fatherhood.

Deakin University, in partnership with Healthy Male, is developing evidence-informed guidelines to improve preconception education and care for men and boys across Australia.

Fathers’ mental health matters, and your input can make a real difference. Share your thoughts today: https://healthymale.org.au/paternal-mental-health-guidelines-survey

Healthy Male

08/12/2025

MumSpace: Supporting your emotional well being, every step of the way. https://www.mumspace.com.au/

05/12/2025

Preparing for parenthood is a big transition, and support matters.

PIRI’s Towards Parenthood program has a strong evidence-base showing it helps expectant parents feel more prepared and less overwhelmed.

Available as a hard copy workbook, an online interactive program or a bundle with both, Towards Parenthood was created by psychologists and proven in a randomised controlled trial to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and lower parenting stress during the transition to life with a new baby.

The program includes:
• Thought provoking activities
• Relationship strengthening strategies
• Skills to improve communication and problem solving
• Support for understanding a newborn’s needs and cues

Whether you are expecting a baby, supporting someone who is, or working with new families, Towards Parenthood offers practical, research-based guidance to help parents feel more confident and prepared.

Learn more or purchase here:
https://www.piri.org.au/programs/towards-parenthood-workbook-program/

02/12/2025

Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing, Every Step of the Way

Whether you're expecting or adjusting to life with your little one, you're not alone. The Parent-Infant Research Institute, alongside our program partners, offers accredited digital mental health programs to support your perinatal mental health.

These programs meet the rigorous standards set by the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based support for families.

Explore our resources today: https://www.mumspace.com.au

01/12/2025

Improving Perinatal Mental Health Care
MumMoodBooster Clinician Portal

Supporting parents starts with supporting the clinicians who care for them.

The free MumMoodBooster Clinician Portal makes it easy for health professionals to refer patients to MumMoodBooster and Mum2BMoodBooster – Australia’s evidence based and nationally accredited online treatment programs for mild to moderate perinatal depression and anxiety.

Through the portal, clinicians can:
✨ Make seamless referrals
✨ Monitor patient mood and symptoms
✨ Receive risk alert notifications
✨ Access additional online EPDS screening
✨ Offer optional weekly phone coaching for those who need extra support

These programs are free, effective, and supported by the Australian Government.

If you’re caring for a mum who is struggling to cope, the Clinician Portal provides a secure, streamlined way to connect your patients with proven support.

Learn more or register today:
https://www.mumspace.com.au/clinician-portal/

01/12/2025

Investing in the earliest years builds a brighter future.

At the Parent Infant Research Institute (PIRI), we provide a unique contribution to early intervention by combining world-class research with clinical expertise to support parents and infants experiencing depression, anxiety and related challenges.

Our suite of evaluated treatment programs sits across every step of a comprehensive stepped-care mental health model. This means families can access the right support at the right time and move between levels of care as their needs change.

What happens in the early years shapes lifelong wellbeing, and improving a baby’s environment can positively influence both brain development and emotional growth. When we support parents and strengthen the parent-infant relationship, we strengthen communities.

Learn more about PIRI’s evidence-based treatment programs and how we are helping families thrive:
https://www.piri.org.au/piris-treatment-programs/

28/11/2025

Recognising and Responding to Postpartum Psychosis

“Even though postpartum psychosis is rare, I have still found lots of comfort and healing talking with other mums in the community about their experiences, struggles and joys.”
— Emily Chamberlain

Postpartum psychosis is a serious mental health emergency that requires immediate medical attention. It is a medical condition, not a personal failing, and it can happen to anyone. Awareness and early action save lives.

Recognising the signs is vital. Postpartum psychosis is different from postpartum depression. It can involve hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, confusion and sudden changes in mood or behaviour. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it is essential to seek help right away.

Getting urgent care can make all the difference. Postpartum psychosis is treatable, and recovery is possible with the right medical and emotional support. Acting quickly ensures that both mother and baby remain safe and cared for.

At the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI), we are committed to raising awareness and ensuring that all parents have access to life-saving information and compassionate care. No one should face this experience in silence or shame.

If you or someone you know is showing signs of postpartum psychosis, please seek immediate emergency medical help.
For more information and additional resources, visit www.pmhweek.org.au

You can also find supportive programs at www.mumspace.com.au and www.dadspace.com.au

27/11/2025

Supporting Parents of Premature Babies

“I reached out for ForWhen at one of the darkest points of my life, and I don't know where I would be without them. As soon as I began speaking to one of their Navigators, I felt an enormous weight lifted.”
— Lauchlan Craig

The journey of welcoming a premature baby can be unexpected, overwhelming and deeply emotional. For many parents, the sudden shift from a normal pregnancy to time spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) brings stress, fear and uncertainty. Fathers and partners often feel torn between being a source of strength and managing their own feelings of helplessness.

This experience can be traumatic. The medical environment, the unknowns, and the sense of powerlessness can take a toll on every member of the family. It is important to acknowledge that your emotions are valid and that it is okay to seek help.

Your wellbeing matters too. The emotional health of parents is just as vital as the physical health of their baby. Support for both parents is essential to help families navigate this difficult period and begin to heal together.

At the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI), we understand the emotional challenges that can accompany premature birth. Through programs such as MumSpace and DadSpace, parents can access practical, evidence-based support and online resources tailored to their needs, when they need it.

Find the help you need by visiting www.pmhweek.org.au

For additional support, visit ww.mumspace.com.au and www.dadspace.com.au

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