Mums of the Hills Inc (MOTHs) is dedicated to supporting the mental wellbeing of mothers across the Yarra Ranges by alleviating the factors that create a sense of isolation that can affect individuals, particularly mums. MOTHs was originally created as a single local online private group in 2015 that has since developed into a hybrid online and place-based community dedicated to the individual needs of our community.
We raise awareness and support research on the unique challenges that mothers experience living in the hills areas. Challenges include limited:
access to local childcare,
opportunities for family-friendly employment,
research into mental health and wellbeing in the face of climate change,
availability of mental health practitioners and other medical experts,
internet connection,
supporting communities vulnerable to disasters in nature,
availability of housing, and,
peer to peer support for family violence survivors
In addition, we advocate and support research on topics important to our community including domestic violence, education and natural disasters such as bushfires and storms.