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To investigate the relationships between participation in mothers’ groups and social capital, social support and mental well‐being measures for mothers whose oldest child was 0‐5 years.

Evaluations of facilitated mothers’ groups have found positive benefits for information sharing and support. Mothers’ groups often continue as parent‐led groups; however, little is known about the potential benefits of ongoing participation compared with non‐participation.

Cross‐sectional survey.

Data were collected through a survey from March 2013–January 2014 in Perth, Western Australia. The data from a subgroup of mothers (N = 313) whose oldest child was 0‐5 years of age were analysed using multivariable regression. Participation in mothers’ groups in the previous 12 months was investigated for associations with social capital {Neighbourhood Cohesion Index (NCI); Families, Social …