What is Thursdays @ The Gathering Space?
It’s a relaxed, drop-in clinic and community gathering for new and expectant mothers
Thursdays 12-2pm @ The Gathering Space.
Each week you’ll find
Bulk billed midwife and low cost naturopath care,
A welcoming circle
Wise women leading down-to-earth discussions on everything from baby feeding and sleep, to postpartum wellbeing and building your village.
Why Thursdays?
Quick, accessible care. No referral needed. Medicare rebates.
Weekly “wise women” talks on real motherhood.
Warm, non-judgemental, come as you are.
A Note from Jen & Anna Maria
Motherhood and pregnancy can feel magical one moment and overwhelming the next. We believe you deserve wise, loving support through it all, celebration of your whole wonderful self, a space to be without judgement, without pressure, and without having to do it alone.
Thursdays is our invitation to you. Drop in for a cup of tea, honest conversation, a quick check-in, or to simply rest in the company of other mothers and mothers-to-be. Whether you come for care, answers, or just a friendly hello, there’s always a place for you here.
Upcoming Speakers & Topics
4 September 2025
TBD Anna Maria
11 September 2025
Bonding with Baby: Everyday Attachment With Antoneth from The Newborn Nest
Building attachment through everyday moments. Gentle, loving ways to nurture your connection at every stage.
18 September 2025
Postpartum Planning
What to have in place before baby arrives. Practical and emotional support for a gentler fourth trimester.
25 September 2025
Gathering Your Village
This is fundamental to a mother’s complete experience of postpartum on all levels of her being physically, mentally, energetically, emotionally and spiritually. Discover practical, heartfelt ways to find your people and build a support network that truly nourishes you.
2 October 2025
No Drop In This Week
No session this week—rest up and we’ll see you soon.
9 October 2025
No Drop In This Week
Take care and check back for future topics!
16 October 2025
No Drop In This Week
No session this week—our doors open again next Thursday!
23 October 2025
Baby Rashes: Natural Care for Delicate Skin With Anna Maria
What’s normal, why rashes happen, and gentle, safe ways to care for your baby’s skin.
30 October 2025
Feeding Your Baby: All the Ways With Rochelle Leivenzon The Mothers Hub
Breast, bottle, mixed or donor—let’s talk honestly about feeding, with support for every path.
6 November 2025
The First Week with Baby With Antoneth, The Newborn Nest
What to expect, what’s normal, and how to stay calm, connected, and cared for in your earliest days together.
13 November 2025
TBD With Jen & Anna Maria
20 November 2025
Singing for babies and mums With Fiona Maria, from Sing High, Sing Low
Combining the gentle voice connection we do at Singing Circle with some information about why singing with babies is good (for mother and baby). Meaningful conversation about what our voice is for and how it's "supposed" to be.
27 November 2025
TBD With Jen & Anna Maria
4 December 2025
TBD With Jen & Anna Maria
Past topics:
Birth Debriefing: Processing Your Birth Story. Jen & Anna Maria
Postpartum Grounding: Rituals & Self-Care. Shaily Nadav, from Kavanah Care
Physical Recovery After Birth. Lyz Evans. Women in Focus, Empowered Mother.
Starting Solids: A Gentle Beginning. Anna Maria
Sleep & Settling for Mothers and Babies. Jen & Anna Maria
Creating a Birth Plan That Works for You. Jen Hazi
How it works
No need to book, just come along!
Babies in arms welcome.
Stay for care, a cuppa, or the whole chat.
RSVP if you’d like a gentle reminder.
Find Us
The Gathering Space, Paddington.
Shop 2/ 160 Flinders Street Paddington (facing Josephson street)
Pram access. Parking nearby.
Looking for Something Deeper?
Gentle support, deep connection
For pregnancy support
For new mums
