O.T.A.M
1 in 5 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers will experience Post Natal Depression within the first year of parenthood.
The Ode to a Mother Project provides in-home support to first time parents who are learning to navigate life with a baby.
Caring for a newborn, without a support network, can feel daunting and isolating; our service provides new parents an extra pair of hands during the transitional period of bringing their baby home. Our team of experts offer professionalism, patience, and empathy to care for you and your family, with complete privacy and confidentiality for you and your circumstances.
How it works
Nicora sub-contracts a team of highly skilled professionals who are qualified in Support-Work and Mental Health. Our services can be tailored to your needs, providing in-home support once a week for 2 hours, for up to 4 weeks if required. Our in-home services are to assist new parents with house hold chores and daily living.
How much does this service cost?
We can empathise and understand what financial burdens can suddenly arise for new parents which is why we provide a cost-free service. Nicora Boutique privately funds the Ode to a Mother Project, with each sale aiding the funding for the Support Workers who provide the services. With our commitment to accessible and affordable support, new parents can focus primarily on recovery & healing, their well-being and bonding with their baby.
What services does Ode to a Mother offer?
Taking care of a new baby can be, at times, exhausting and overwhelming, how you utilise this time is up to you. Our team provides assistance in general household tasks; tidying up, bed making, laundry and light grocery shopping. Our team can also provide company and a chat if that is all you prefer.
What is the eligibility criteria?
Our services cater to first-time parents, with babies aged 0-12 months, residing in the Ipswich, QLD area. Mums or Dads are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility is regardless of age, race, religion, same-sex couples, sexual orientation, or gender. While our service is currently only available in Ipswich, we aim to expand to the wider Brisbane region and eventually all across Queensland, making our services accessible to more families.
From one parent to another
This journey is uniquely yours; No two experiences are the same.
Embrace this new version of yourself and be patient as you adjust to parenthood, for you are meeting somebody entirely new, and it isn't just your baby.
Let us help you prioritise self-care during this special time and trust that your new journey will be supported with gentle care, love and understanding.
Apply for in-home help
If you don’t have a referral and you wish to apply privately for our services please use the form below to contact our team. Your details will remain private and confidential.
Please note, due to high demand for support, not all applicants may be successful in receiving our services. The OTAM Project is privately funded with no government assistance which unfortunately means we have limited spaces in our programme. We will endeavour to assist you, however, sometimes we may refer you to our waiting list or close applications. Successful applicants will be contacted by our team within 48hours of receiving an application or referral.
If you are experiencing difficulty in filling out the form please contact us below.
If you wish to contact us by email, please reference ' home help ' in the subject line and send to: info@nicoraboutique.com
If you wish to contact us by social media please reference ' home help ' in the heading and send to: facebook.com/nicoraboutique
If you are in desperate need of external support services please reach out to PANDA to discuss your concerns or current wellbeing; experts will answer your call.
PANDA National Helpline (Monday to Saturday) 1300 726 306