Maggie Gallen & Sue Hawkins welcome you to

Find out all about our Services; our Unique Approach; what to expect when Coming to Pregnancy Matters; how to Contact Us and appropriate Links.

is a professional Assessment and Counselling Practice for
mothers or fathers experiencing distress, anxiety and or depression either during pregnancy or
in the post natal period. At Pregnancy Matters we believe that that a thorough assessment  is
pivotal to formulating an effective treatment programme.

aims to provide support and reassurance for those that care for Mothers. This includes Husbands, Partners, Family, Friends and Health Care Professionals. This service involves assessment, counselling on ongoing referral if necessary.

Again we provide a unique professional assessment and Counselling Service, and referral if required.

Pregnancy Matters for Health Care Professionals provides up to date and affordable

• Clinical Workshops and Conferences in beautiful locations with good food
• Clinical Supervision for Nurses, Social Workers, Doctors, Psychologists & Management Staff
• Reassurance, Support and Advocacy  for Nurses, Social Workers, Doctors, Psychologists & Management Staff
• Mentorship

Pregnancy Matters for Mothers & Others works in conjunction with the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative, and the Enhanced Primary Care Initiative. Anyone can self refer,  If you are concerned about anything to do with your ability to be a good enough parent, or there are some issues you have always wanted to address but have not had the time until now, go to the Contact Us Page. We look forward to meeting with you, because you and your Pregnancy Matters.

Upcoming Events

For Mothers and Others

March 2010
From the Workplace to the Homeface
Making the transition to Motherhood fun.

March 2010
What to say and what to do
Helping new dads enhance their relationships by understanding what not to say, what to say and what to do

They're playing our song
Putting the music back into your relationship AB (After Baby)

For Health Care Professionals

Mental Health and the Law
Current Issues/Discrimination/Principles & Practice
Date & Time TBA

Simon Rice, OAM, Associate Professor
Law Reform & Social Justice, ANU speaks on Mental Health Principles, Practice & Discrimination
Cost, Date & Time  TBA

Mothering: The Big Picture 1st & 3rd World Comparisons
Naomi Steer Australian Director UNHCR
Cost & Time TBA