Support for the emotional health of pregnant women and new mums
Free to access
MumSpace is Australia’s one-stop website supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of pregnant women, new mums and their families. It is free to access and designed to help you find the right level of support for where you are right now.
Whether you are looking for practical advice during the transition to parenthood, trusted information, or access to effective online programs for perinatal depression and anxiety, MumSpace brings these resources together in one place.
MumSpace helps you step up to the support you need, at your own pace, from self-guided tools and early support, through to evidence-based online treatment programs and links to additional help when things feel harder.
Who MumSpace is for
MumSpace is designed for:
- Pregnant women
- New mums
- Partners and family members supporting someone through pregnancy or early parenthood
MumSpace is also used by healthcare professionals as a trusted resource to support women and families during the perinatal period.
Finding the right support for you
Everyone’s experience of pregnancy and early parenthood is different. MumSpace offers a range of supports to suit different needs, from everyday challenges through to more significant emotional difficulties.
You can explore resources that help with:
- Adjusting to pregnancy and life with a new baby
- Managing stress, worry, or low mood
- Strengthening relationships and confidence as a parent
- Understanding and getting support for perinatal depression and anxiety
You can choose where to start and move between options as your needs change.
Programs and tools available through MumSpace
MumMoodBooster and Mum2BMoodBooster
For women experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of depression or anxiety
MumMoodBooster and Mum2BMoodBooster are evidence-based online treatment programs for postnatal and antenatal depression and anxiety. They are designed to be flexible and accessible, making them suitable for women who may find it difficult to attend face-to-face appointments.
These programs are based on cognitive behavioural therapy and have been shown to be highly effective in Australian research studies.
MindMum
For women experiencing mild symptoms or wanting early support
The MindMum app provides early intervention support and practical strategies to help manage stress, mood, relationships and parenting challenges. It includes interactive tools, mood tracking, problem-solving activities and mindfulness exercises that can be used at your own pace.
Baby Steps
For everyday wellbeing and the transition to parenthood
Baby Steps helps new parents enjoy parenting, prepare for challenging situations and support their wellbeing. It combines practical baby-care information with activities that encourage reflection, action and recognising positive moments.
What Were We Thinking!
For all first-time parents
What Were We Thinking! provides essential knowledge, skills and reassurance to help parents of first babies feel more confident and supported. The interactive website and parenting blog cover topics such as crying, sleep, settling, relationships, and caring for your own needs.
Evidence-based and developed in Australia
All resources available through MumSpace are evidence-based and have been developed and evaluated in Australian research studies.
MumSpace is delivered by the Perinatal Depression e-Consortium (PDeC), led by the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI), in partnership with:
- Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA)
- Monash University
- Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
- Queensland University of Technology
This collaboration ensures MumSpace is grounded in research, clinical expertise and lived experience.
Safety, quality and trust
MumSpace and the digital programs it connects you to are developed and delivered by the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI).
PIRI is accredited to the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards, reflecting a commitment to providing safe, high-quality digital mental health services for parents and families.
This accreditation applies to PIRI’s digital programs available through MumSpace, including MumMoodBooster, Mum2BMoodBooster, MindMum, Baby Steps, What Were We Thinking, and DadBooster.
Get started with MumSpace
You can explore MumSpace at any time and choose the support that feels right for you.
Visit MumSpace: www.mumspace.com.au
If you are supporting someone else, MumSpace can also help you understand how to offer care, encouragement and practical support during pregnancy and early parenthood.
For health professionals and referrers
MumSpace can also be used by health professionals and referrers to support women experiencing depression during pregnancy or after birth.
Through the MumSpace Clinician Portal, clinicians can refer patients to MumMoodBooster and Mum2BMoodBooster and choose the level of involvement that best suits their role and the patient’s needs.
The Clinician Portal supports:
- Simple referrals to evidence-based online CBT programs
- Secure monitoring of mood and progress over time
- Risk alerts and escalation support where concerning symptoms are identified
- Flexible use as stand-alone or adjunctive care
Access the Clinician Portal: https://www.mumspace.com.au/clinician-portal/
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