For children to thrive, parents need to be supported

Parenthood can feel isolating. Let's walk this journey together.

Mum for Mum offers weekly in-home emotional support during the last trimester of pregnancy and for the first year of a baby’s life. Support is given by trained volunteers who are mothers themselves.

What we offer

Get help

If you're a new or expectant parent we're here to provide personalised emotional support to you during this crucial time of your child's life.

Volunteer

We support volunteers with extensive training and regular supervision to enable them to offer the best support possible to new parents.

Make a referral

If you are a health professional, you can refer a new or expectant parent for emotional support.

Partner

We have programs across Northern and Eastern Sydney. With your help we can increase the areas we support.

How you can help

Donate

In these particularly challenging times, your donation empowers us to continue reaching out to parents in need.

Fundraise

Fundraising, whether virtual or in-person, is an opportunity to bring people together to create shared impact.

Volunteer

As a volunteer, you will have the privilege of enabling a parent to find their unique voice and access the supports they need.

Send an eCard

Whether for a special occasion, remembering a loved one, or just saying thank you, a Mum for Mum eCard adds meaning and care.

Our impact

Our program has won numerous awards and is recognised by world-leading experts as best practice.

Awards

NAPCAN 'Play Your Part' Award

Waverley Council Local Hero Award

City of Sydney and Eastern Suburbs Volunteer Team of the Year Award

Australia Day Community Service Award

Wellbeing Award from the Australian Psychological Society

At a glance as at 2023

1400+

Families supported

220

Volunteers

37,000

Total hours of support given by our volunteers each year

145+

Postcodes reached

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