Research from the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) into DadBooster has been recognised with the Allied Health Poster Prize at ResearchFest 2026.
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Why specialised perinatal mental health support matters
Discover why specialised perinatal mental health support matters, and how evidence-based care designed for parents can improve access and outcomes.

Using Online CBT Programs in Perinatal Care: A Guide for Health Professionals
Learn how health professionals can use PIRI’s free online CBT programs for perinatal depression, including MumMoodBooster, Mum2BMoodBooster and DadBooster.

Perinatal Mental Health Week 2025
Perinatal Mental Health Week 2025 (Nov 23-29). Learn why investing in early support for new parents matters & find free, evidence-based PIRI resources.

The PIRIMID Project
A new digital tool, PIRIMID, helps nurses support mothers with postnatal depression by guiding personalised care and improving early intervention outcomes.

The eMHPrac Australian Digital Mental Health Directory
Comprehensive directory of trusted, evidence-based digital mental health tools to help clinicians quickly find credible resources for patients.

Getting started with baby play
Bond with your baby through simple play like bubbles, peek-a-boo, songs and sensory fun. Discover cues, best times to play, and ways to connect every day.

Digital Mental Health Tools in Perinatal Care
Explore our research on the MumSpace Digital Stepped-Care Model, improving perinatal mental health treatment through digital tools. Published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

The MumSpace Digital Stepped-Care Model
Explore our research on the MumSpace Digital Stepped-Care Model, improving perinatal mental health treatment through digital tools. Published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Perinatal Mental Health Support Funded
PIRI secures funding to expand MumMoodBooster and launch DadBooster, providing free, nationally accredited perinatal mental health support for parents in Australia.

