Choose your next step
Whether you’re a younger mum, a supporter, or a health professional — pick the pathway that fits and we’ll take it from there.
Get Support
Need someone to talk to or help navigating what’s next? We offer friendly, non-judgemental support — one-on-one or in a group setting.
Get Involved
Want to help younger mums? Volunteer, partner with us, or support our work through fundraising and community involvement.
Refer a Younger Mum
Are you a dietitian, GP, midwife, social worker, or support service? Refer a younger mum to us and we’ll follow up with care and confidentiality.
Did you know?
Every year, thousands of babies are born to mums under 26 in Victoria — and many of these younger mums are navigating motherhood with limited support.
We exist to make sure younger mums feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Children born to younger mums aged under 26
Children born to younger mums aged 15-19
Children born to younger mums aged 20-24
*Australian Bureau of Statistics 2017
Supporting Younger Mums in Our Community
We’re a Geelong-based not-for-profit created by a small group of local women who understand how quickly life can feel overwhelming when you’re pregnant or raising a child — especially when you’re doing it younger. We know the love is there, but so are the pressures: money stress, housing uncertainty, relationship changes, mental load, isolation, and the feeling that you have to keep it all together even when you’re running on empty.
We connect younger mums with practical support options and a community that genuinely cares. That might look like help finding the right services, navigating what you’re eligible for, or support that eases day-to-day pressure so you can focus on yourself and your child.
Your support creates real change
When barriers stack up, younger mums shouldn’t have to face it alone. A donation to The Empowerment Challenge helps provide the support, connection, and opportunities that make a difference.