Press and features

Press, features, and commentary

Mums The Word Melbourne is available for media features, expert quotes, and lived experience commentary on motherhood, neurodiverse families, relationships in the parenting season, and the reality behind the polished version of parenting.

Media enquiries, email View coverage Topics

Melbourne, Victoria Motherhood POV writing Neurodiversity affirming Interviews, quotes, features

PR representation

For US media and international placements, PR is coordinated through American Made Media and the American Collectives.

PR company

American Made Media

Media collective

American Collectives

Direct enquiries

hello@mumsthewordmelbourne.com

Time zone

Australia, Melbourne based

✦ Note: If you are a producer or editor contacting from the United States, include your outlet, deadline, and the angle. Requests are triaged quickly and routed to the right contact.

A candid motherhood POV, written for real life

This is lived experience commentary and editorial writing that respects complexity. The work covers motherhood as it actually feels, the invisible load, the relationship strain that can arrive quietly, and the neurodiverse family realities that rarely get described with enough care.

The voice is calm, direct, and human. It is designed to be readable, quotable, and useful for audiences who are tired of perfection culture. If you are looking for an award calibre point of view piece, a strong quote, or a grounded interview, this is a good fit.

✦ Editorial note: If something is sponsored, it is clearly labelled. Corrections are welcomed, and content is updated when details change.

A practical support pillar, the sensory directory

The Sensory Friendly Melbourne Directory has become a pillar of support for parents who need calmer options, better planning, and less guesswork when leaving the house with a sensitive nervous system in the mix.

It is built for everyday decision making, with clear structure, lived experience context where possible, and an update mindset, so families can plan with more confidence and fewer surprises.

What parents use it for

Quieter venues, lower stress outings, reset options, planning with fewer unknowns

Why it matters

Less overwhelm, more access, and a realistic pathway to community life

Where it sits

A core pillar inside the wider MTWM ecosystem, alongside editorial and community

How it is maintained

Ongoing updates, clear labelling, and a focus on usability

What I can speak to

These are the most requested angles. If you have a brief, send the angle and your deadline.

Motherhood Mental load Matrescence Neurodiversity Autism ADHD Relationships Returning to work Burnout Melbourne families

☾ International media: US placements are coordinated via American Made Media and the American Collectives. Remote interviews and written commentary are welcome.

Coverage

Features and mentions will be listed here as they occur. Updated as coverage is received.

Coming soon Media features and mentions will appear here.

✦ For editors and producers: If coverage is live and you want it included, email the link to hello@mumsthewordmelbourne.com.

Jasmine Nitti