Wellbeing

Cut the small talk and connect deeply with other mums who get it.

If you're wondering where the village went, feeling isolated or craving community, maybe a Women's Circle is for you.

This is an advice-free zone where you can reflect on the highs and lows of your mothering experience, honour your transition to motherhood, and practice simple tools and strategies to ground yourself through the waves of day-to-day parenting life.

Fill your cup, listen deeply, share openly and be heard.

New Mums and Midlife Mums circles are run by Clem Velasco.

Remedial massage with Nancy Mclean, tailored to the changing needs of your body during pregnancy and after birth.

Massage can help to:

• Reduce anxiety and stress
• Improve sleep quality
• Relieve back, hip and pelvic discomfort
• Reduce headaches and muscle tension
• Improve mood and wellbeing
• Support physical comfort throughout pregnancy
• Ease the physical demands of early parenthood and recovery after birth

Whether you're looking for relief from pregnancy aches and pains, support during the post-partum period, or simply some time to rest and reset, Nancy provides a safe, nurturing space to care for your body.

Health fund rebates available.

The early weeks and months of parenting can be both beautiful and overwhelming. Our GP-facilitated Mothers' Group offers a welcoming space to learn, connect and build confidence alongside other local mums navigating the same season of life.

Run by Dr Hayley Glasson, this three-week program is grounded in the principles of Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC), also known as the Possums approach. NDC is an evidence-based framework that supports infant development while helping parents better understand feeding, sleep and the realities of life with a new baby.

Across three sessions, we'll explore topics including:

• Biological infant sleep and what is normal
• Feeding your baby with confidence
• The transition to parenthood and changing identity
• Looking after your own wellbeing
• Parenting resources and navigating the often overwhelming world of advice
• Clarifying your family's values and goals as parents

Each session provides plenty of opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and learn from one another in a supportive, judgement-free environment.

Our goal is simple: for you to leave feeling informed, supported and connected—to your baby, to yourself, and to a community of parents walking a similar path.

Whether you're a first-time mum or adding to your family, we'd love to welcome you.

We are proud to host Illawarra Birth Classes

Birth preparation and fourth trimester education, created specifically for Illawarra families.

Run by Alyssa Booth - doula and babywearing consultant, Illawarra Birth Classes offers practical, evidence-informed classes to help you feel confident and prepared for birth — and for life with your new baby.

Birth Preparation covers the physical process of labour, what to expect, a wide range of comfort and coping techniques, and practical insights into birthing at Wollongong Public and Wollongong Private Hospitals. You’ll learn the skills and knowledge to support the birth you want, without being told there’s one “right” way to give birth.

Fourth Trimester focuses on what happens after birth — newborn behaviour, feeding, sleep, settling, parental recovery, babywearing and the realities of those early weeks. You’ll leave with practical tools, realistic expectations and greater confidence as you navigate the transition to parenthood.