Nelson Tasman Perinatal Support

18/06/2026

Another meaningful group has wrapped up, and my heart is full.

A huge thank you to Nelson Bays Primary Health, funding makes these groups possible.

To Saxton Oval and Nelson City Council for the use of your facilities. These facilities truly help our community thrive.

Seeing each mama strengthen her own mauri and reclaim what truly nurtures her and her whānau is something deeply moving.

To sit amongst women who feel safe enough to share so openly is something I will never take for granted.

Courage and vulnerability are powerful, and being able to walk alongside these women is such a gift.

Rachael

16/06/2026

There is a whole inner world that wakes up when you become a Mum.

If motherhood has brought up overwhelm, old patterns, or emotions you did not expect, you are not alone. "Good Grief I’m a Mum" is an 8 week therapeutic group exploring trauma, attachment, the nervous system, and the stories we carry, all in a gentle, supportive space for mums.

If you have a pēpi, baby, child, or tamariki under 2 (you don’t need to be a first time mum), this free group is for you.

Spaces are limited, so get in quickly to secure your spot.

https://forms.office.com/r/00PYtdV91n

09/06/2026

We are experiencing technical difficulties with our website.

While they are busy behind the scenes getting us back up and running, we are still accepting referrals.

Here is the link to the referral form

https://forms.office.com/r/00PYtdV91n (Click Submit at the end)

03/06/2026

13/04/2026

Kia Ora Koutou

It’s my pleasure to introduce you all to our new Clinical Manager. Melissa Sadd.
During my final two weeks in the role, I will be working alongside her to support a smooth and thorough onboarding process, sharing the key knowledge, processes, and context that guide our mahi with māmā, pēpi and whānau. Our intention is to ensure a steady, well supported transition and maintain the strong connections we hold with your agencies, ensuring continuity and a strong handover so our relationships and mahi with you remain seamless.

Ngā mihi nui Rachael

_____________________________________________________________

I have asked Melissa to introduce herself.

Kia ora Koutou

Ki te taha ō tōku mama
Ko Tokomaru, Tutumapou, Tapuae o Uenuku ngā maunga
Ko Wairau, Te Hoiere ōku awa
Ko Tainui me Kurahaupo ōku waka
Ko Ngati Rārua, Ngati Kuia, Ngati Apa Rangitane ōku iwi
Ko Melissa Sadd tōku ingoa

With a background in health, NGO’s, Kaupapa Māori, whānau ora and Family Harm, I bring both lived experience and professional insight into supporting māmā and pēpē navigating tough times. This kaupapa is close to my heart, and I’m really looking forward to meeting you and having a kōrero

01/04/2026

Kia Ora Community Partners

I am feeling very grateful, yesterday I concluded the 8 week "Good Grief I'm a Mum Group" in the Tapawera Community. This has been a first for our organisation. It has been a year in the making and was such a privilege to be able to meet the Mum's in their community. Thank you to Rural Mum's Tapawera, always a pleasure and thank you for your trust. Thank you to Nelson Bays Primary Health for your continued funding support to make these groups happen.

I raised my babies in Tapawera until they were in their teens, so it felt like going home in many ways, and was a special journey I took each week.

I am always so humbled to be part of this group, to witness the deep seeing that happens between mums, the shared vulnerability that is offered, and the compassion and empathy that flow so generously. I am in awe of the courage it takes to show up, to trust the process, and to trust each other. And I am continually moved by the way mums begin to see themselves differently by the end of the group. This is a gift that is given to me as their facilitator.

I was very humbled to receive these beautiful lilies and a silky otter gift voucher.

31/03/2026

Our Name Has Changed but our Kaupapa Remains the Same

From today the 1st of April, we will be known as
Nelson Tasman Perinatal Support – Charitable Trust

This new name reflects the community we walk alongside and the region we serve, but the heart of our work remains exactly the same. Our Kaupapa of providing safe, compassionate, trauma informed support for mums, pēpi/baby, tamariki/child/ren, and whānau/family is unchanged.

Same team, Same values, Same commitment to holding space for whānau in the perinatal period.

Just a name that better reflects who we are and where we stand.

We are excited for this next chapter and grateful to continue supporting our community under our new name.

29/03/2026

Good Grief I’m a Mum – The Legacy of Motherhood is a free, confidential therapeutic group for mums with children under two.
Explore the emotional layers of motherhood in a safe, supportive space, connect with others, reflect on your journey, and be gently held in your healing. Whether you're a first-time mum or navigating life with multiple tamariki, this group offers eight weeks of guided support with Rachael, a qualified counsellor.

To join or register please click on this link and complete a referral form https://forms.office.com/r/00PYtdV91n.

Or contact Perinatal Support Nelson or Rachael directly.
Come as you are. There’s a place for you here.

17/03/2026

The Big Latch on
Come and join us for our BIG LATCH ON this year at the Greenmeadows Cafe on Friday 27th March at 12.30pm.
This is an annual celebration of infant feeding journeys and an opportunity to connect with fellow whanau in our community.
We have Lactation consultant La Leche League Nelson/Tasman to help and provide any feeding information/support you may need or want to know.

Come and join us for our BIG LATCH ON this year at the Greenmeadows Cafe on Friday 27th March at 12.30pm.
This is an annual celebration of infant feeding journeys and an opportunity to connect with fellow whanau in our community.
We have Lactation consultant La Leche League Nelson/Tasman to help and provide any feeding information/support you may need or want to know.

09/03/2026

Our current Manager is moving on from her role, and we are now seeking someone who can continue this important mahi and lead our team with care and integrity.

We are looking for a Part time Clinical Leader to help guide our perinatal support services across Nelson Tasman.
For more than 30 years, we’ve walked alongside parents experiencing antenatal and postnatal distress — offering in home support, counselling, and therapeutic groups that honour each whānau’s unique journey.

If you are a qualified counsellor, social worker, or health professional with a heart for this mahi, we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome flexible hours and job share arrangements.

Apply if you bring:
• Experience in perinatal or mental health
• Strong admin and communication skills
• Confidence working independently
• Bicultural awareness and commitment to safe practice
• Comfort with basic tech and social media

Help us continue this vital work for whānau in our region.

For more information check out our listing on Trade Me or Seek, or email us at [email protected]