BRIGHT SIDE MAMA’S

Bright Side Mamas is a heart-led, not-for-profit association dedicated to supporting mamas raising autistic children.

Caring for a child with additional needs can be exhausting — we support mums with the community, tools, and time-out they deserve.

We believe that every mother deserves care, rest, and community—especially during the often-overwhelming journey of navigating a new diagnosis or ongoing challenges.

WHAT WE DO:

Our Initiatives Include:

  • Self-Care Packages for Newly Diagnosed Families
    Beautifully curated care packages delivered directly to mums of newly diagnosed children. Each package is filled with calming, comforting, and empowering goodies — reminding her that she is seen, supported, and never alone.
  • Self-Care Socials
    Casual, no-pressure meetups like coffee mornings, sensory-safe family picnics, and wellness walks — designed to help you reset, connect, and enjoy simple moments of joy. These socials are all about lightness, laughter, and being around other mamas who just get it.
  • Monthly Peer-Led Support Groups
    Facilitated by trained mamas with lived experience, these safe, judgment-free circles offer space to share honestly, feel heard, and receive emotional support. Whether you're thriving or barely holding it together, you're welcome here exactly as you are.
  • Retreats for Rest & Renewal
    We offer fully-funded or heavily subsidized self-care retreats for mums who could never otherwise access them. These weekend getaways are crafted for rest, reflection, and radical support — allowing mamas to breathe, heal, and come home to themselves.

    Whether you're facing a new diagnosis or simply need a moment of kindness, Bright Side Mama's is here to remind you: you're not alone, and you matter.

How You Can Help

Support Bright Side Mamas by:

  • Sponsoring a self-care package
  • Donating to fund a retreat place
  • Partnering with us as a business or community ally (Know more>)
  • Purchasing from the NDMC shop (a portion of proceeds directly funds this work) (Know more>)
  • Becoming a member: join here>

GIVE BACK: DO GOOD 

Your purchases, memberships + donations will help us provide and promote initiatives that support these special mothers.

Please join us and make a measurable difference in the lives  of mothers and their children.

Check back here to see how your support matters!

Thank you for your support!