Share your story
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When a baby is born, so is a mother.
But our current system is failing mothers. Postpartum is associated with depression, depletion, isolation and trauma. Mothers are expected to navigate a fragmented system alone, while exhausted, recovering from birth and caring for a newborn.
Postpartum is a golden opportunity to set mothers, babies and their families down a path of health, wellbeing and connection — building the foundation for thriving communities everywhere.
The Select Committee on Women’s Health is accepting submissions about postpartum and other women’s health issues. This is your opportunity to share your story with the committee and tell them what you believe should change.
Submissions are due by 9 October 2026.
Choose how to take part
If you only have a few minutes to make a submission, use the templated form on this page.
If you have more time and would like to write and submit your personal story, use our step-by-step guide to preparing a submission.
You can also find an online or in-person event where you can learn about the inquiry and get support with your submission.
Click here to learn more about the inquiry and why it matters.
Project supported by “Newborn Mothers Fund”, a fund of the Fremantle Foundation