Health professionals

Upskill in Perinatal Mental health.

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to support your patients through mental health challenges during the perinatal period. 

There's so many reasons to learn 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 modules anytime, anywhere.

Microcredentials

Each module is a recognised microcredential that can be added to your LinkedIn profile.

Practical skills

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

Professional Development

Meet your annual CPD requirements and enhance your knowledge and skills in Perinatal mental health.

Designed for you

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.

 Are you a nurse or midwife? 
We've created modules specifically for you.

Stackable Microcredentials

Stand out and show your commitment to quality care with microcredentials earned when a module is completed. When you complete all microcredentials, you'll earn a Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health.
HP105: Self-Care | 1hr CPD

Get started for free

Try our Self-Care module completely free for a limited time and gain practical tools for your own wellbeing.

Modules: Health Professionals

We've created modules using the most up-to-date research, knowledge and guidance from experienced clinicians in the perinatal mental health space.
You'll earn a microcredential with every module you complete.

PACKAGES

Get Certified

Progress through each module step-by-step to earn your recognised Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health, giving you the skills to move your career forward.

Foundational:

Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health 

$150

/ module

$600 total

  • Recognised certification
  • 4 x Microcredentials
  • Self-paced learning
  • 8 x CPD hours
  • Essential knowledge
  • All Foundational-level modules

Intermediate:

Professional Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health 

Launching November 2025

Be notified when this Certificate becomes available.

  • Recognised certification
  • 8 x Microcredentials 
  • Self-paced learning
  • CPD hours
  • Comprehensive knowledge
  • All Intermediate-level modules
  • Build on prior knowledge

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. 

"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

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Thank you!
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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