Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland)—This year between November 7th- 13th is Perinatal Mental Health Week. I encourage everyone to take some time to consider the experiences of those who are on a journey through pregnancy and parenthood. I encourage them to take notice of how expectant and new parents are travelling, and simply ask "How are you going?" Starting that conversation can initiate the finding of valuable help and supports. The term 'Perinatal' refers to the period of pregnancy and up to a year after giving birth. Perinatal Mental Health Week is a time to raise awareness and collaborate to ensure that parents in need know that they are not alone. 1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, which is around 100,000 Australian parents each year. This year service providers and new parents are working together to navigate lock-downs, visitor restriction and dozens of other unexpected adjustments. I am very proud of the collaborative work of the various health and community services in Maitland including The Valley Tribe and Mums and Bubs Maitland and wish to recognise the valuable and critical support they provide for expectant and new parents.