PRESS RELEASE: New Canberra children’s book celebrates local landmarks while supporting perinatal wellbeing
— A new children’s book celebrating Canberra’s most loved landmarks gives local families and businesses a meaningful way to support the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre while sharing a distinctly Canberran story with children.
Created by the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre, Cakeberra is a visually rich ABC picture book that pairs iconic Canberra locations with beautifully illustrated cakes, inviting young readers to explore Australia’s capital city while learning the alphabet. From much-loved local sights to quiet nods only Canberrans will recognise, the book is designed to spark curiosity, connection and pride in place.
But Cakeberra is more than a keepsake for Canberra families. Every copy sold directly supports the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre’s essential services for parents and families experiencing perinatal mental health challenges.
“Behind every page is a purpose,” said Dr Yvonne Luxford, CEO of the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre.
“All proceeds from Cakeberra will go directly towards supporting parents during pregnancy and the early years of parenting, a time that can be joyful, but also incredibly vulnerable.”
Perinatal mental health challenges affect up to one in five parents, and demand for support services across the ACT continues to grow. Funds raised through Cakeberra will help the Centre provide support and early intervention services for families who may otherwise struggle to access care.
The book brings together years of community creativity, drawing inspiration from cakes baked for the Centre’s Cake Off appeal, transforming them into a playful, heartfelt celebration of Canberra. The book is designed to appeal not only to young readers, but also to parents, carers and anyone with a love for the capital.
Cakeberra is available now in both softcover and hardcover editions, priced at $20 and $27 respectively, and can be purchased through the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre’s website. Copies will also be available for collection from the Centre’s Weston Creek office, with plans underway to place the book in several selected local bookstores and iconic locations across the capital.
As families look for meaningful gifts this festive season, Cakeberra offers something rare: a locally made book that celebrates Canberra, supports local families, and helps ensure no parent faces perinatal mental health challenges alone.
For more information or to purchase Cakeberra, visit www.perinatalwellbeingcentre.org.au/cakeberra
