PIRI Inclusivity

PIRI recognises and respects the diversity of families and celebrates all children, parents, parents-to-be, and caregivers. We support the inclusion of LGBTIQ+ communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of diverse faiths and identities.

We recognise that families from diverse communities may face additional challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood, including barriers to understanding, representation, and appropriate support. These experiences can contribute to increased vulnerability to anxiety and depression during the perinatal period.

If you are experiencing low mood, anxiety, or emotional distress during pregnancy or after birth, we encourage you to speak with your GP or another qualified health professional.

We also acknowledge that language such as “mum” and “dad” does not reflect the full diversity of parental and caregiving roles across all families. Some of our established programs continue to use this terminology because these are the versions that have been evaluated in research trials. However, we are committed to ensuring our programs and resources continue to evolve and improve through consultation, reflection, and community feedback.

PIRI is engaged in ongoing work to strengthen equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety across our organisation, research, and digital mental health programs. We recognise this as an ongoing process and welcome feedback from individuals, professionals, and community organisations who engage with our services and research.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We value and respect people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, abilities, genders, and sexualities.