Isolation from family and friends has had a negative impact on new parents' mental health, Gidget House Dubbo clinician Angela Conn reports.

"Those who became new mums during the COVID-19 restrictions have missed out on connecting with other new mums or joining mothers groups, which can offer the opportunity to fulfil social and informational needs for new mums," she said.

The experience at Dubbo is part of a wider trend, new research shows.

A total of 81 per cent of expectant and new parents admitted to being more anxious since the start of COVID-19 in a survey conducted by Gidget Foundation Australia.

The findings were released earlier this month as the NSW government announced a $1 million commitment to Gidget Foundation Australia to continue its support of the perinatal mental health of expectant and new parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gidget House, open at Dubbo since November and based at the Tresillian in Western Family Care Centre, provides free support to parents living in the Dubbo region who may be struggling with PNDA.

Ms Conn said it was a much-needed service at Dubbo, and had been well-received by the community.

"There has been lots of positive feedback in such a short period of time about the impact the Gidget Foundation is making locally," she said.

Ms Conn offered encouragement to parents.

"Bringing home a new baby is a huge time of adjustment, whether or not there is a global pandemic," she said.

"There is so much for new mums and dads to learn and navigate when they bring home a new little family member.

"We're proud to be able to support parents through this transition, give them advice and strategies on how best to cope and connect them with other local services to provide additional support as well."

Ms Conn reported that while many parents were keen to get out and about once again, they had also been understanding of the need to protect the vulnerable members of the community by keeping appointments and services online.

"We're looking forward to being able to continue delivering our telehealth services to those who prefer it, whilst also offering face-to-face counselling when restrictions ease," she said.

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the pandemic had been an incredibly tough time for many Australians, but especially expectant and new parents.

"The NSW government acknowledges the increased need to support perinatal mental health now more than ever, which is why we've committed $1 million to Gidget Foundation Australia to assist in meeting the demand that these challenging times have placed on expectant and new parents," he said.

"We could not be prouder to announce this funding today as we open Gidget House Manly."

Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women Bronnie Taylor said there could be no doubt babies were a blessing, but when a baby arrived it could also be one of the most challenging times in a mother's life.

"Sometimes we can forget that it can be a stressful, lonely and overwhelming time caring for a newborn. I acknowledge the wonderful staff from the Gidget House centres; they are passionate about helping families in their hour of need and I'm proud to be part of a government that supports Gidget Foundation Australia," Ms Taylor said.