*What if having a baby doesn’t feel like the happiest time of your life — and you don’t know where to turn?*
The *Gidget Foundation Australia* (https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/) exists for that moment. Born from the heartbreaking loss of a young mum known as “Gidget,” it now supports the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents across the country. From *free specialist counselling* and *39 Gidget Houses* to practical resources for parents, partners and grandparents, Gidget is changing what support looks like in the perinatal period.
*Chelsea Pottenger* (https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/chelsea-pottenger) and *Arabella Gibson* (https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/team/arabella-gibson) share an honest and heartfelt reflection on the unseen emotional challenges of early parenthood — and the life-changing support the Gidget Foundation provides to families across Australia.
This quarter, the Cuppa Collective is donating *$1,860,* plus *$5 from every Cuppa leather-bound journal sold* (https://www.eqminds.com/the-mindful-journal), helping more families access the care they need.
Grab your cuppa, learn something meaningful — and find one small way to stand behind the Gidget Foundation Australia.
*Check out Gidget Foundation Australia Support Resources: *https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/resources
*Make a donation to Gidget Foundation Australia here: *https://fundraise.gidgetfoundation.org.au/event/christmas-appeal-2025
*Buy this EQ Minds ‘Mindful Journal’ and $5 will be donated to the Gidget Foundation Australia: *https://www.eqminds.com/the-mindful-journal
*Meet Arabella Gibson*
*Arabella Gibson* is the CEO of *Gidget Foundation Australia,* leading its national work to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents. She also serves on the boards of *Future Women* and *Motherland,* and has contributed to key federal initiatives including the *Women’s Health Strategy 2020–2030* and the *National Mental Health Strategy.* In 2020, she received the *Governor-General’s Medal* for community service.
Arabella has been widely recognised for her leadership, named *Not-For-Profit Executive of the Year (2022)* and a finalist across multiple CEO Magazine and Women’s Agenda awards. Arabella is also a proud mum of twins.
At Cuppa.tv, we believe conversations create impact. This story invites you to see the reality behind early parenthood, recognise the humanity within it, and discover how you can play a small part in supporting families when it matters most.
0:00 – Introducing the Gidget Foundation Australia
1:20 – The Story Behind “Gidget”
3:40 – Arabella’s Journey to Leading Gidget
6:45 – The Emotional Reality of Early Parenthood
9:20 – Signs of Perinatal Depression & Anxiety
12:30 – How Gidget Supports Parents
15:40 – Expanding Gidget Houses Nationwide
18:20 – Challenges: Workforce, Funding & Awareness
21:00 – How You Can Support the Gidget Foundation
23:30 – Cuppa’s Contribution & Closing Message
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