Supporting Mamas in Postpartum
The Village Warrnambool is a community & volunteer led initiative that supports mamas in their fourth trimester by delivering nourishing care packages all through the help of kind-hearted locals
Support
Be part of the village
Join our growing list of villagers and help care for local mamas in their fourth trimester. Whether you can offer a homecooked meal, drop off snacks, or donate a small item—every bit of love makes a difference.
Nominate
Know a mama who needs support?
You can nominate yourself or someone else to receive a Village care package. We’re here to support mamas navigating the early weeks of motherhood with nourishing meals, essentials, and kindness.
Contribute
Make a cash contribution anytime
Every contribution helps us support local mothers with nourishing care packages when they need it most. You can make a cash contribution at any time to help us continue this work.
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Since May 2025, our community has supported…
42 mamas
Messages from the community
Thank YOU for organising and arranging such a thoughtful hamper. There were tears for sure! I stocked my fridge and pantry last night and felt the biggest relief! Thank you again! I cannot wait to continue contributing to this amazing village xx
I can’t thank Mel enough for her time and generosity in supporting women in the postpartum period in Warrnambool. One of my friends received a care package from The Village today and it was full of nourishing food that will be so helpful 🥰
Hey I just wanted to reach out and say I’m actually feeling very overwhelmed after receiving the nomination package yesterday – Postpartum has been the biggest adjustment in wonderful and challenging ways, even though we can “do it alone” doesn’t mean we have to and I really didn’t know what to say to let you know how much I appreciated this hamper- it was the big warm hug that I needed (and didn’t know I needed) so thank you so so much for everything you do. I hope at some point I can contribute and pay it forward- I’m not one to be emotional but it has really made me feel seen and the generosity has really hit me so again thank you. You are doing an amazing job and it is so appreciated. Thank you
Hi Mel, I just wanted to say the biggest thank you for the beautiful care package from The Village. As a first-time postpartum mum, this is honestly just so wonderful, I actually cried when I opened it. The meals will be an absolute lifesaver, and it’s exactly what I needed right now. It can feel very lonely at times and like no one really gets it, so to feel supported in this way means so much. What a truly amazing group you’ve created, I can’t thank you enough, and I’ll definitely be giving back in the future!
Hi Mel, I just wanted to say thank you for dropping off our care package today, sorry I missed you would have loved to say thank you in person. We are extremely grateful and appreciate the effort that is put into the package, it will honestly take some pressure off with dinners and everything that is supplied is perfect! You’ve honestly thought of everything. Thank you again, what a wonderful job you are doing with the support of the Warrnambool people too. Xx
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