National Call to Action for Maternal Mental Health - Parliamentary Breakfast

PADA works to reduce stigma around perinatal mental health by educating service providers, including midwives, GPs, and counsellors, on trauma-informed and culturally appropriate care.

We are planning a Parliamentary Breakfast as part of a National Call to Action for Maternal Mental Health on 31st July 2025. This event aims to unite government, healthcare providers, community leaders, lived experience whānau, and mental health advocates to drive long-term change in maternal mental health services.

At the heart of this gathering is a commitment to fostering a lasting partnership between government and community to improve maternal mental health services and outcomes.

Our goals for the event are to:

Highlight ongoing barriers to screening and early intervention

Share a vision for a compassionate maternal mental health system

Strengthen the voice of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance

Establish a foundation for ongoing engagement between policymakers and communities

This event will stand apart in its purpose and experience, with an interactive journey helping attendees understand the challenges of maternal mental distress and lack of support.

We understand these are challenging financial times, but any support would be appreciated. Costs include:

$4,350 – Venue hire

$5,800 – Catering (200 people)

$5,657 – Technology hire

$1,000 – Sponsorship for travel for speakers attending

Your support would be invaluable, and we would be delighted to welcome you to the event.