Health Professionals

Upskill in Perinatal Mental health.

These modules equip health professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to help patients navigate their mental health through the perinatal period. 

Designed for health professionals

These modules are designed for health professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in perinatal mental health care. Created by experienced clinicians, they integrate the latest research, clinical guidelines, and practical expertise to support high-quality, compassionate care across the perinatal period.

With a focus on evidence-based practice, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care, this training supports clinicians to recognise, respond to, and support a wide range of perinatal mental health concerns. Whether you work in primary care, mental health, maternity, child and family health, or community settings, these modules are structured to be relevant, flexible, and immediately applicable to your everyday work with parents and families.

Benefits of learning with us

Leading lecturers

Our modules have been developed by leading perinatal mental health clinicians.

Flexible and self-paced

Take control of your learning and access courses anytime, anywhere.

Mirco-credential

When you complete the required modules, you'll be awarded a Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health.

Practical skills

We teach actionable strategies so you can support your patients effectively.

Professional Development

We can help you enhance your knowledge and meet your annual CPD requirements . 
 Are you a nurse or midwife? 
We've created modules specifically for you.
Free starter module!

Try our FREE Self-Care module

Try our Self-Care module completely free for a limited time and gain practical tools for your own wellbeing - no commitment required!

All Modules for Health Professionals

PACKAGES

Go further for less

Get the most value by enrolling in a package—designed to build your skills step-by-step and lead to recognised professional certification. Whether you're starting with the essentials or want to level up your knowledge, our packages help you go further in your career for less.

Foundational

Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health

$1,200

$1,400
  • All 4 foundational modules unlocked
  • 8 hours of learning
  • Essential knowledge
  • Lifetime access to module material
  • Start today and learn at your own pace
  • Microcredential 
    Foundational     Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health 

Intermediate

Coming soon!

Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health

$1,500

$2,450
  • Launching in November 2025
  • Tailor your learning with our intermediate level modules
  • Comprehensive knowledge
  • Lifetime access to module material
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Microcredential 
    Intermediate Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health 
GTI Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health

Boost your career with our stackable Microcredentials

Stand out and show your commitment to quality care for new, expectant and potential parents when you complete all Microcredentials and earn your Foundational Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health.

Karen Edwards

Clinical director

"This training will support those looking to pivot their career to working in the perinatal field."

"Information is presented through a combination of videos, reading, listening and reflections. It is contemporary and evidence informed to support your interventions with parents and infants, giving them the optimal start to family life."

"This training will support those looking to pivot their career to working in the perinatal field."

"Information is presented through a combination of videos, reading, listening and reflections. It is contemporary and evidence informed to support your interventions with parents and infants, giving them the optimal start to family life."

Karen Edwards

Clinical director

We're hiring!

Gidget Foundation Australia is looking for Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychologists, Accredited Mental Health Social Workers or Mental Health Occupational Therapists to deliver psychological support to expectant, new and potential parents across Australia. 
Gidget Training Institute is an initiative of Gidget Foundation Australia. We aim to provide evidence-based clinical services and resources to prevent, support and treat perinatal mental health challenges impacting new, expectant and potential parents. 

Gidget Foundation Australia

34a McLaren Street, North Sydney,
NSW, 2060
ABN 52 160 202 960 | CFN 2078
training@gidgetfoundation.org.au

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