ESTHERS Australia is a pregnancy assistance and parenting support service established in 2014, catering to pregnant women facing challenging circumstances in the Hobart area of Tasmania and the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. The organization offers in-home support starting during pregnancy and extending up to one year into the early parenting phase. Their services are inclusive of pregnant women of all ages, aiming to empower and support women to achieve desired outcomes for themselves and their families.
Driven by a mission to support highly vulnerable and at-risk pregnant women to parent their children effectively, ESTHERS Australia collaborates with family and community organizations to provide essential services. The organization’s founders identified a gap in services specifically tailored to women’s needs during pregnancy and early parenting, leading to the establishment of their first hub in Hobart. Over the years, their services have evolved to focus on supporting pregnant women with limited access to assistance for their parenting journey, operating in both Hobart and the Sunshine Coast.
ESTHERS Australia operates as a social entrepreneurship organization, prioritizing social change for vulnerable women during pregnancy and early parenting. Their programs are designed to empower women through advocacy, education, information, counseling, mentoring, and parent assessment services. With a dedicated team of Family Practitioners and a commitment to philanthropic funding, the organization aims to create a supportive environment where women and children feel valued, empowered, and equipped to overcome challenges, ultimately fostering happier and healthier families and individuals.