Improving health for better education.
Change a child’s life today
Mama Respond is an Australian community led registered charity. Your donations are what keep our doors open to continue supporting mothers and their children with special-needs.
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Join us on a boutique cultural safari to Kenya, our Journey Together Early Bird ticket sale is on now! Limited openings available.
Every child deserves the chance to thrive.
OUR VISION
Our vision is a world where every mother, their special needs child, and their family can access the available and evolving healthcare, education, and resources they need to live with dignity, achieve independence, and realise their full potential.
OUR WHY
Because we believe in transforming lives through improved health, quality education, and lasting independence - empowering mothers of children with special needs and their families to thrive.
Who we are
Mama Respond is a not-for-profit organisation based in Perth, Western Australia and Kenya, focusing on empowering mothers and their children with special needs.
Through peer support, advocacy, education, and community programs, we create inclusive spaces where families feel connected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Our team
Meet our Founding Director, Erin Hegarty, and the dedicated team behind Mama Respond. Powered by volunteers across Australia and Kenya, our organisation is led by people with lived experience who are passionate about supporting families of children with special needs.
Founding Director, Erin Hegarty
Our impact at a glance:
What we’ve been up to
Projects by Mama Respond
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New at Mama Respond
A 14-day cultural safari through Kenya, connecting travellers with local communities, meaningful experiences, and the families we proudly support.
Journey Together
Supporting Strong Mamas to create dolls that represent their children, celebrating inclusion, identity, and the beauty of every child’s uniqueness.
Dolly Program
Arts Unbound creates inclusive spaces where children and families can explore creativity, connection, and self-expression through art, culture, and community.
Arts Unbound
Mama Respond acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate in Western Australia, the Whadjuk Noongar people, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We recognise and honour their deep connection to land, waters, community, and culture.
Mama Respond also acknowledges and pays respect to the communities of Kenya who have cared for their lands, cultures, and traditions for generations. We recognise the rich cultural heritage and knowledge of Kenya’s diverse peoples and honour their contributions to the well-being of their communities.
Acknowledgement of Country
Inclusive Promise
At Mama Respond, we are committed to being an inclusive organisation where everyone is welcomed, respected, and valued.
We celebrate diversity, create safe and accessible spaces, and ensure our programs reflect the needs and strengths of the communities we serve. By listening, learning, and working collaboratively, we strive to make every mother, child, and family feel a true sense of dignity and belonging.
