PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa

15/01/2026

An early look at some of our seminars for 2026.

More details to be finalised soon.

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Thank you to everyone who shared feedback in our survey. Your input has helped shape what we are offering this year.

12/01/2026

Listen in to our recently released One in Ten Podcast episode - and this kōrero is a powerful one. 💜

Amy Castle, Kaiwhakahaere Matua of PADA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa, joins hosts Maggie & Sarah to share her journey after her firstborn son, Abel, arrived at just 30 weeks, following a pregnancy that didn’t go to plan.

Amy reflects on the lead-up, birth, time in NICU and SCBU, and the challenges of stepping back into the outside world while caring for a child with ongoing health needs. Together, they explore the role of communication - what’s too much, what’s too little, and how misunderstandings can happen.

From being too scared to ask questions, to learning how to advocate confidently for herself and her whānau, Amy’s story is honest, thoughtful, and deeply relatable.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Cn1RIPd4u8VuEJjvzSZeu

21/12/2025

Fish and chips.
Pies and road trips.
Flat whites and night shifts.

Some things just go together.

PADA + The Good Registry = more goodness together.

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18/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete from PADA! 🎄💜

15/12/2025

Be like Anna this Christmas, support The Good Registry and PADA!

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14/12/2025

🟢 Join us for our first ONLINE | Provider Connection Hui of 2026.

📅 Monday Rāhina 9 February Pēpuere 2026

🔵 The full agenda is available in the event description.

🟣 Please RSVP here: https://pada.nz/event/connectionhui-9feb26/ and a Zoom link will be sent closer to the date.

14/12/2025

Birth Trauma Aotearoa are calling for researchers, more details below!

12/12/2025

PADA offices will be closed from Rāhoroi Saturday 20 Tīhema December 2025 to Rātapu Sunday 4 Hānuere January 2026.

While our office takes a brief break, our resources remain available on our website throughout this time:

🔵 pada.nz/fact-sheets-research/
🟢 pada.nz/pada-videos/

10/12/2025

💚 We recently gathered for the Hine Ora Hine Tū graduation of our Pasifika cohort. Although some couldn’t attend in this busy season, it was a beautiful way to close off the project and celebrate their success over the past two years.

💜 We reflected on each person’s growth and proudly presented their keepsakes to honour their journey.

💙 Thank you to the MAS Foundation for their financial support throughout this incredible programme.

09/12/2025

Mark your calendars now 📝

🟣 Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week (PMHAW) will take place on 4-10 May 2026 in Aotearoa.

🟢 This annual campaign, hosted by PADA, raises awareness and encourages advocacy for better perinatal mental health outcomes.

🔵 If you, your workplace, or organisation plan to participate, we would love to hear from you.

More updates will be shared in 2026!

07/12/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to give this season? 🎄🎁

You can support PADA through The Good Registry, whether you choose PADA when you give, opt for a Good Gift Card, or set up your own donation registry in support of us.

By choosing PADA, you are helping us to support the wellbeing of whānau from the very beginning 💜

Check it out ➡ thegoodregistry.com

05/12/2025

🔵 Researchers are looking for pregnant people to take part in a study aimed at improving support for those experiencing postpartum distress.

🟣 Participants must be 18 years or older, live in Aotearoa, be in the third trimester, and have a history of diagnosed psychosis, major depressive disorder, and/or bipolar disorder.

🟢 The study includes two interviews. Interviews can be in person (Wellington) or online, and participants can also choose to speak with a clinical psychologist. Māori interviewers are available.

🔵 Interested or want to learn more? ➡ https://vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cAwCwWX49Wo2wvk