Canberra Mamma Mingle
Your Village, Your Way
This is not a playgroup, it's a village.
A community-led support network for mums, backed by TLCco Store
Mamma Mingle is one of the cornerstone programs of The Little Capsule Co., created to ease the mental load, break down social isolation, and offer meaningful support for mothers at every stage.
Whether you’re navigating sleepless nights, multiple children, grief, solo parenting, or simply seeking connection in a new city—you are welcome here.
This is not a playgroup. It’s a village. A warm, free, inclusive space that feels more like visiting a friend’s house than attending a service. We’ve supported more than 1,800 local mothers so far—and there’s always room for one more.
What We Offer
🫶 General Mamma Mingles
Welcoming daytime groups for connection, conversation and calm. Drop in mum bun and all! No dress code.
☕ Fill Your Cup
Weekday self-care circles guided by mental health experts. Perfect for mums who can’t access therapy, are stuck on waitlists or just need a good vent.
📚 Book Club
A low-pressure space to chat, laugh and feel mentally recharged. You don’t even have to finish the book.
🎤 Mamma Mingle+
A free speaker series on topics that matter—child development, sleep, relationships, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, and more.
🌜 Mamma Mingle After Dark
From fun nights out, to evening support sessions and the 2am Club group chat, this series is all about the connection going beyond office hours.
Our Story
Est. 2020
When TLCco co-founder Micaela moved to Canberra without her village of mum friends. Knowing how isolating early motherhood can be—especially without other mums in the trenches at the same time —she created the community she couldn’t find.
In 2024, Sam stepped in to lead the program, bringing her lived experience of loss, resilience, and motherhood after grief. Her calm strength and deep empathy continue to shape the heart of the group, ensuring every mum feels seen.
Together, we’ve built something special: a community, a lifeline, and a place to land.
Why Mum's Need Their Village
Why It Matters
- 1 in 3 mothers experience perinatal anxiety or depression
- 70% of Australian mums feel isolated in their baby’s first year
- ACT Government-run mothers’ groups are only offered for first-time mums
- Public waitlists for postnatal mental health support are often 3–6 months long
Add to that Canberra’s transient population, where 36% have relocated from interstate and 28% are born overseas, and you can see why this work matters.