Who can be listed on the Held In Motherhood Directory?

The HELD In Motherhood Directory exists to connect mothers in South West Victoria with support that feels safe, aligned, and genuinely helpful. It is not a general business directory. It is a curated village of services, professionals, and community spaces that directly support mothers and families through pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.

If your work exists to support mothers — practically, emotionally, physically, spiritually, or socially — there is a place for you here.

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Supporting Families Across South West Victoria

The HELD Directory focuses specifically on South West Victoria, including communities such as Warrnambool, Port Fairy, Koroit, Terang, Camperdown, Timboon, Cobden, Mortlake, Hamilton, Portland, Colac, and surrounding towns and rural areas.

We know how important local support is — especially in regional communities where services can feel limited or spread out. HELD aims to make finding trusted support simpler and more accessible for families across the region.

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Health & Wellbeing Practitioners

This includes professionals who support maternal health in any capacity, such as:

• Midwives
• Doulas
• Lactation consultants
• Pelvic floor physiotherapists
• Women’s health GPs
• Psychologists and counsellors
• Occupational therapists
• Chiropractors and osteopaths
• Naturopaths and nutritionists
• Massage therapists
• Sleep consultants

Whether you work privately, within a clinic, or via telehealth — if your focus includes supporting mothers in South West Victoria, you are welcome to apply!

Mental Health & Emotional Support

Motherhood can be beautiful and heavy all at once. We welcome practitioners and spaces that support maternal mental health, including:

• Perinatal psychologists
• Trauma-informed therapists
• Motherhood / Parenthood coaches
• Support circles and peer groups
• Postpartum planning services

Compassionate, non-judgemental care is deeply valued here.

Community Groups & Not-for-Profits

HELD is about village-building. We welcome:

• Mother’s groups
• Playgroups
• Breastfeeding support groups
• Religious groups for mums
• Home-schooling communities
• Walking or running groups for mums
• Support groups for dads
• Toy libraries
• Local initiatives & charities supporting families

Free and donation-based groups are just as important as paid services.

Family & Practical Support Services

Support isn’t always clinical. Sometimes it’s practical. We welcome businesses that make daily life easier for mothers, such as:

• Meal delivery services
• Postpartum meal providers
• Cleaners or home organisers
• Babysitters and nannies
• Photographers specialising in maternity or newborns

If your service reduces stress or lightens the load for mothers, it matters.

Education & Parenting Support

We also welcome those who support families through education and empowerment, including:

• Birth educators
• Hypnobirthing practitioners
• Parenting educators
• Breastfeeding education providers
• Babywearing consultants
• First aid educators

Knowledge builds confidence — and confident mothers feel more supported.

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The Heart of It All

If you are someone who sees mothers — really sees them — and your work exists to support them in a meaningful way within South West Victoria, we would love to hear from you.

HELD is growing gently and intentionally. And every listing inside the directory plays a role in helping a mother feel less alone — right here in our own community.