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The truth behind past trauma – Katie’s Story

Katie experienced a difficult upbringing and her relationship with her own mother impacted her confidence at the critical entry point of motherhood. Katie bravely shares her experience as part of COPE’s #thetruth campaign. Becoming… Read More

Clinical and technical features

Clinical features iCOPE is an interactive digital screening platform that facilitates efficient and effective screening in the perinatal period (during pregnancy and year following birth). In line with the National Perinatal Mental Health Guideline, the iCOPE platform currently contains questions pertaining to: Psychosocial risk factors – using the Antenatal… Read More

iCOPE Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is the Perinatal Mental Health Check Program? This is Federally funded program to support the implementation of routine, universal screening using the iCOPE Digital Screening Platform. The Program was funded from July 2020 – June 2023, and likely to commence in April 2021.  … Read More

eCope Directory: Information for health professionals and service providers

To help consumers and referring health professionals identify timely, appropriately qualified professionals with experience in perinatal entail health, COPE has developed the eCOPE Directory. Purpose of the eCOPE Directory COPE frequently receives requests from consumers and referring  professionals and agencies to assist them to… Read More

Expert Working Group (EWG) and Subcommittee Members

In the development of the 2023 National Perinatal Mental Health Guideline, three expert working groups were established to inform and guide the development of the National Guideline. Expert Working Group (EWG) Members of the Expert Working Group were nominated by their respective Colleges to represent their profession in… Read More

Our programs

Our programs at COPE involve a range of innovative and exciting developments in perinatal mental health. Our programs include:   Review of Australia’s National Perinatal Mental Health Guideline The Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) is the Guideline developer for the 2017 and latest 2023 National Perinatal Mental Health Guideline. Read More

Treatment of antenatal depression

If you are experiencing mild to moderate depression during pregnancy, emotional and practical help and support can be helpful to help you manage from day to day. In addition, psychological treatment can be helpful for the treatment of antenatal depression. Psychological treatment There are two specific types of… Read More

Mama Tribe Community Supporter Training

This program has been designed to equip community leaders with information and insights about emotional and mental health for hopeful, expectant and new parents in their community. The Program details the range of emotional and mental health challenges commonly faced, and provides you with the skills and resources to identify and support those who may be struggling to cope. Valuable resources and pathways are provided throughout, to ensure your community feels safe and supported at this often vulnerable life-stage. Read More

Mama Tribe Ambassador Training

This program has been developed especially for Mama Tribe Ambassadors. In your important role as an Ambassador, this Program will equip you with valuable information and insights about emotional and mental health for those in your Mama Tribe community. The Program details the range of emotional and mental health challenges commonly faced, and provides you with the skills and resources to identify and support those who may be struggling to cope. Valuable resources and pathways are provided throughout, to ensure members of your community feels safe and supported at this often vulnerable life-stage. Read More

Preparing for Parenthood

This program has been developed to provide hopeful, expecting and new parents with information and insights about the range of emotional health challenges that can arise when having a baby – yet are often not spoken about openly. The program includes support and advice relating to your pregnancy, preparing for and recovering from your birth, and coping with the many adjustments that come with having a new baby. We review the most common emotional health conditions that are often missed. As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to assess whether you may be at risk of developing a common mental health condition, or need further support. The course is filled with valuable tools, resources and links to networks to support you on your journey to becoming a parent. Read More