We believe in Collaboration, not Competition

The Centre of Bright Beginnings is not a one-stop-shop. We know from first-hand experience that it takes a team, even a village, to not only raise a child but also to support a mother.

This is why we are so passionate about collaboration. But at the same time, we recognise the courage and vulnerability it takes to reach out for support, so we are continually seeking to ensure that we only recommend likeminded service providers with whom we have an established professional relationship.

Part of our care to you is in ensuring we refer you on to other specialists who can assist your needs where they are outside of our expertise. We pride ourselves in providing thorough and well-considered referrals and maintaining follow-up where it is required or desired.

Below is a directory of our recommended service providers in Perth and online. These are categorised according to our 5 koshas model of care:

  1. Physical Support (Annamaya Kosha)

  2. Emotional & Energetic Support (Pranamaya Kosha)

  3. Mental Health Support (Manomaya Kosha)

  4. Maternal Wisdom (Vijnanamaya Kosha)

  5. Celebration & Connection (Anandamaya Kosha)


Physical Support

Birth & Postpartum Services

Homebirth Doula & Birth Educator

Nikola is a Birth Doula serving homebirthing families in Perth. Since doula-ing she has found a calling for Childbirth Education and creating community. Bringing women together to support each other in beautiful spaces, to feel held and share wisdom.

She offers one-on-one education and support in preparing for your dream birth, unwavering support during birth and nourishing postpartum care.  

She will see you, hear you and hold you, from maiden to mother, and ensure you are not left alone to merely survive your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey, but ensure you and your baby can thrive through it.

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Brittney provides you with resources, tools and information you need to feel strong and fearless during pregnancy, safe and supported during birth and nourished and nurtured in your postpartum.

She studied to be a pregnancy, birth and postpartum doula with Vicki Hobbs and the Doula Training Academy, and is supporting women in hospitals, birth centres and homes in Perth, Western Australia. She looks forward to connecting with you and chatting about how you can own your birth, no matter where and how that happens, and feel nurtured as you transform into motherhood

Endorsed Privately Practising Midwife

Maiden to Mother Midwifery offers a comprehensive maternity care package that focuses on woman-centred, evidence-informed care. Continuity of midwifery care is the gold standard when it comes to caring for women and their babies. This model focuses on education, family support and relationship building in order to support you through your pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey.

Ciara has admitting rights at both King Edward Memorial Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital, but her passion lies in supporting women who are planning a homebirth.

Ciara O'Brien Maiden Mother

Privately Practising Endorsed Midwife

I am a privately practising Endorsed Midwife who facilitates individualised maternity care in the home setting from the moment you find out you’re pregnant, through to roughly 6 weeks after your baby is born. All appointments will take place in the comfort of your home.

I believe by building a relationship based on trust, respect and information sharing - women, families and midwives can create magic together! I believe birth is a normal physiological process and that when mothers feel empowered through their pregnancy and birth journey, it leads to more empowered, capable and strong parents.

My aim is to support women and their families to make informed decisions surrounding their pregnancy, birth and beyond. As a fellow homebirth mumma, I know how special it is to have true autonomy over your pregnancy care and feel respected in what can be one of the most vulnerable, yet transformative periods of our lives. I’d love to hear from you if you are interested in or planning to birth at home! 

Ange Long - Lactation Consultant

Australian Breastfeeding Association

Australian Breastfeeding Association

Our services include membership for mums and their families, and membership for health professionals, a state-of-the-art online information hub, a 24-hour Breastfeeding Helpline, LiveChat, mum2mum app, an informative website, local support groupsantenatal classes and numerous print and digital resources. ABA also provides resources to support breastfeeding friendly communities, including Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace accreditation, Baby Care Room awards and the Breastfeeding Welcome Everywhere recognition program.

Women’s Health

LUMA

Women’s Health and Wellbeing

We are a not-for-profit organisation offering free and low-cost healthcare to women and families in Western Australia.An organisation grown from the belief that women deserve to be recognised for who they are, valued for what they bring to the communities they are part of, and supported in ways that allow them to grow and thrive.

Our success is her feeling whole. Her household feeling supported. Her achieving more than she thought possible. Because by seeing all of her, we help her see what she is truly capable of. Services include:

Ngala Parenting Line

Parenting Line

Babies, children and young people thrive when their parents are supported. Our service, provided by trained and experienced professionals, provides up to date child development information, parenting support and referral, to assist parents in their parenting journey.

The aim of the Parenting Line service is:

  • For parents and caregivers to be informed, supported and confident

  • To support parents and caregivers to care for and raise children that are happy, healthy and thriving

  • To offer information, strategies and ideas for parents and caregivers to work towards overcoming parenting challenges

  • To connect families to local community services to meet the health, development and wellbeing needs of the whole family

Continence and Pelvic Health physiotherapists

Our goal is to make pelvic health physiotherapy available to all adults, teenagers and children in Western Australia. Pelvic health problems affecting bladder, bowel and sexual health are highly personal and therefore often difficult to talk about. Feeling safe and comfortable when discussing these issues is a key component of our holistic approach to your care.

We understand pelvic health as part of our physical, social and emotional well-being and quality of life. Our commitment is to use our skills and knowledge to help you achieve your goals.

Bumpity Bump Physiotherapy

Jaimie Maxwell & Michelle Franklin

Pelvic Health Physiotherapists

Jamie and Michelle have created a team of physiotherapists who specialise in caring for you during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Clinic appointments are available for:

  • Pelvic Physiotherapy - including prenatal and postnatal checkups

  • Breastfeeding Care (laser/ultrasound)

  • Birth Equipment Hire (TENS)

  • Musculoskeletal Concerns

Classes on offer:

  • Healthy pregnancy education (free)

  • Preparation for childbirth

  • Pregnancy and postnatal aqua and pilates

Jamie Maxwell Pelvic Physiotherapist
Michelle Franklin Pelvic Physiotherapist

Gloria is an experienced Naturopath helping parents find natural solutions for themselves and their family.  Gloria has experience with postpartum depletion, mood, pregnancy health and nutrition, preconception care and a range of childrens health conditions affecting skin, immunity, gut and behaviour.

As a parent herself, she understands the practicalities of treating children and being a busy, working mum. 

Gloria Cicchini Naturopath
Floralia apothecary naturopathy wellness

Naturopathy, Integrative Medicine, Chinese & Herbal Medicine

A new generation of wellness medicine for women, their partners and their children. As a leading natural medicine clinic, Floralia Wellness is home to the most esteemed, experienced practitioners in the treatment of women’s health, fertility, children’s health and family medicine. 

Our mission is to help women and their families flourish. Specialist services include herbal medicine, acupuncture, IVF support, naturopathic fertility treatment and integrative doctor services.

Our naturopaths that specialise in pregnancy and postpartum are Natalie Pickering, Angela Hywood and Amy Parin.

Exercise Physiology

The Return To Exercise program is specifically designed to cater for EVERY mother looking to return to general exercise, weight lifting, sport specific training or even begin their fitness journey.

Approved by a Perth women’s health physiotherapist, this 6 week program assists in alleviating new mums compromised nursing posture. We bring awareness to the impact of movement pattens and everyday motherly activities and making you a stronger, more resilient Mum.


Emotional & Energetic Support

Birth and Postnatal Debriefing

Bringing your baby into the world is an extraordinary experience, filled with unique moments and emotions. If your birth left you feeling disappointed or even traumatised, the aftermath can leave you with big feelings to process. Sometimes, it’s not just the birth itself, but the events leading up to it or immediately after that can have a lasting impact. Birth debriefing offers a safe, supportive space for you to explore and make sense of it all.

Emma is a dedicated perinatal mental health nurse with a background in midwifery and maternal and infant health. Emma’s specialised skills in birth debriefing, matrescence, and postnatal emotional support ensure that you are in caring and capable hands throughout your journey.

Processing your birth story can help to bring emotional clarity and healing, helping you to feel empowered and confident as a mother, strengthen your connection to your baby, and gain valuable insights and growth.

Mindset midwife, trauma therapist and baby massage instructor

Holly is a midwife, educator, trauma therapist and baby massage instructor with a passion for empowering and supporting new families and creating community for this time of life through her business The Family Room WA.

She hosts regular, accessible events across the month and at various locations around Perth.

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Melanie Bastian has been practicing Chinese Medicine since graduating with a Bachelor of Science (TCM) from the University of Technology Sydney in 2007. She is constantly inspired and excited by the profound healing effect of Chinese Medicine for her clients using Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxa and a variety of Western nutritional supplements.

Her special clinical interests include Fertility & IVF, Women’s Gynaecological Health, Facial Rejuvenation (Cosmetic) Acupuncture and pain (musculoskeletal) conditions. Continuing to advance on her Traditional Chinese Medicine education, Melanie has studied with many well renowned practitioners of TCM, particularly in the fields of fertility, and Facial Rejuvenation.

Michelle Whitaker Acupunture

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Michelle Whitaker is a Perth Hills local, wife and mother of two with over 20 years’ experience in clinical practice. Currently, she practices at East Meets West in Tuart Hill and her private clinic in Chidlow. Consultations are available from anywhere in Australia, via Zoom, for treatment with Chinese Herbal medicine.

Having a special interest in women’s health, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, Michelle has expanded on her skill set by completing many speciality-based courses and further training including as a birth and postpartum Doula and Certified Hypnobirthing Australia™ Childbirth Educator.

Michelle has also taken her passion for supporting women to the next level by developing a range of products and nutritious snacks for pregnancy and postpartum. You can visit the online shop to discover more.

Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Reflexologist, Midwife

Rebecca Tanner has over 20 year’s experience as a Naturopath and Acupuncturist, graduating as a Naturopath from the Sydney College of Natural Therapies in 1990. Her other qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in 'Physiology and Pharmacology' from the University of NSW (UNSW), an Advanced Certificate in Natural Fertility Management (NFM) with world renowned fertility specialist Francesca Naish, and Diploma of Acupuncture. Rebecca has also trained in Maternity and Fertility Reflexology, receiving private tuition from fertility reflexology expert Ashi Edwards (London, UK). More recently Rebecca has qualified and practiced as a Midwife and completed a Masters in Reproductive Medicine at UNSW.

Being a mother to three gorgeous grown young men has been instrumental in shaping Rebecca’s curiosity and interest in fertility and maternity health and she is often seen helping new mothers with issues in the postpartum period alongside treating babies with colic and children with various immune, digestive, skin and general health issues.

Rebecca Tanner Midwife Acupuncturist

Mental Health Support

Guiding Light: Red Nose Grief and Loss Support

Over 40 years’ experience supporting grieving individuals and families, through miscarriage and pregnancy loss, medical termination, stillbirth, newborn and sudden infant death. Explore the Support Library or call our 24/7 Support Line 1300 308 307 to speak to someone now.

Wise Perinatal Services - Dr Amy McAlpine, Perinatal Psychologist

Life After Birth - Yara Heary, Psychology for Mothers

Cailtin Sopp - Perinatal Psychologist

Sarah Harrower - AuDHD & Perinatal Psychologist (on maternity leave until 2025)

Supports parents and families during pregnancy and throughout the first year of parenthood. PANDA operates Australia’s only National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline for individuals, their families, support people and health care providers.

The Helpline, 1300 726 306, operates Monday to Saturday (and public holidays) from 9am – 7:30pm Monday to Friday and 9-4pm Saturdays, AEST and is staffed by trained and experienced counsellors and volunteers.


Maternal Wisdom & Community Connection

Perth Womens Circle

Hosted by Dinda Timperon, a dynamic entrepreneur and coach, these events are created for connection, sharing and transforming together with like-minded women. You will forge deep and meaningful connections with fellow Perth women through guided activities. Share stories, laughter and wisdom as we come together in a circle of support.

Doubleview House Community Centre

Doubleview House Community Centre offers a place for families, individuals, playgroups and community groups to meet in a friendly and relaxed environment. The Centre hosts a range of free and low-cost events, courses and activities. It's a great way to meet other locals, learn new skills and contribute to your community.

PFLAG+ Perth

Part of PFLAG+ Australia, which is the Australian offshoot of the global PFLAG organisation, and is driven at the grassroots level by volunteers who typically have friends and loved ones of gender diverse and non-heterosexual orientations. Educating families and allies, and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community is at the heart of what we do.

Playgroups with Pride WA

This group is for those interested in attending a Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer & Intersex families playgroup/ social gatherings. Our catch ups are posted on this page - so make sure you check in regularly to see what’s going on. We welcome all ages of children, but please note you do not need to have a child to attend, please feel free to attend if you are in the process of conceiving, thinking of conceiving or pregnant and would like advice


Celebration & Connection

Elana Haynes Photo Design - Maternity and Family Photographer

Capture the beauty of your pregnancy, the love in your relationships, and the essence of your brand with Elana’s professional photography sessions. Whether it's maternity, motherhood or fatherhood, she’s here to create artistic memories that you'll cherish forever.

"I strive to capture emotional depth through my photography. Some of my photos are meant to stand alone, while others are meant to be part of a larger collection that tells a story. However, they all stand alone as a work of art. A large print of a single image can create a bold statement piece on any wall, while other photos can be grouped with cherished memories. My goal is to create an aesthetically pleasing experience for those who view my work."

Mashita Effendi - Maternity & Family Photographer

Stirling Women’s Shed

Stirling Women's Shed offers a range of activities that empower women to learn new skills, hobbies and interests while building social connections. Catering from beginner to intermediate abilities participants are welcome to try their hand at something new in a fun and supportive space. The Women's Shed is a place for people who identify as female and is respectful of people from the LGBTIQA+ community.