The Parent-Infant Research Institute’s (PIRI’s) 21 Year Anniversary event on October 27 was a heartfelt and memorable celebration bringing together PIRI clinicians and researchers, PIRI’s board and ambassador, Austin Health Executive and board members, senior researchers, health professionals and collaborators.

The crucial first years
Each year 1 in 5 Australian women suffer from perinatal anxiety and depression. Up to 50% of these women are never identified and only 10% of women actively receive treatment. 1 in 10 new or expectant Aussie fathers also experience depression after the birth of a child. There is an urgent need for early intervention to reduce the immediate and long-term impact on not only women but on their children and families.

PIRI’s commitment
PIRI is a not-for-profit research institute which conducts international research and develops rigorously evaluated early intervention programs that enhance perinatal mental health and improve early parent-infant relationships (0-2 years). PIRI’s 21-years of ground-breaking work has resulted in a suite of evidence-based programs that have and will continue to provide support to thousands of Australian mothers, fathers, children and their families.
8,000+
Women treated with MumMoodBooster
153,000+
Women have accessed MumSpace
MumMoodBooster and MumSpace
MumMoodBooster, our innovative world-first online postnatal depression treatment program (accessed via MumSpace), is reaching and supporting families right across Australia. We remain absolutely committed to working with families and health professionals to ensure better outcomes and a bright future.
This is PIRI’s Mission.
Interventions for Depression and Anxiety
Join our Trials
Beating the Blues before Birth (BBB), our study on cognitive behavioural therapy (delivered via telehealth) for depression during pregnancy may be suitable for you.
Help us Raise Vital Funds
To support perinatal mental health research and evidence-based program development in Australia.

PIRI’s Areas of Speciality
Our areas of speciality include:
• Antenatal and postnatal depression/ anxiety
• Transition to parenthood
• Premature birth
• Enhancing mental health and infant development


Need Help?
The Parent-Infant Research Institute has more treatment options available for parents and families.
