Birth and Beyond is the only non-clinical, pregnancy-to-parenting organisation in central Australia, providing essential resources and support to new and expecting parents. However, the board has raised alarms over funding shortfalls that could lead to the closure of this vital service. Parents in Alice Springs have expressed deep concerns over the impact this closure would have on their community, particularly as Birth and Beyond helps fill a crucial service gap that exists for families in the region.

The service offers a range of support including workshops, drop-in spaces, and essential resources for new mothers and families, relying heavily on volunteers due to insufficient funding to maintain a full-time staff. With diminished services and increased demands from families, the situation has become untenable, forcing the organisation to sound the alarm for financial support.

The board of Birth and Beyond is now calling for immediate and ongoing funding to sustain its operations and retain staff. Without this funding, the organisation warns they may not be able to continue providing services that families in Alice Springs have come to rely on, highlighting a significant gap in community care for new parents in Central Australia.