Mullaloo Beach’s grassy foreshore is accustomed to people, colour and life and this week the Joondalup Festival is bringing all these elements together.

An immersive exhibition by Polyglot Theatre, Pram People, is helping parents connect with their children and each other.

Emily Tomlins is the associate director of Polyglot Theatre and director of the Pram People exhibition.

“It’s an immersive experience for adults and children,” she says.

Parents use headphones to hear prompts, messages, and stories designed to gain a better understanding of themselves, each other, and the role of bringing up children.

While at first glance the exhibition may appear simply as a unique and creative experience, it has a deeper meaning.

Ms Tomlins says the concept was born out of societal misunderstandings about parents and the use of prams.

“Prams are often frowned upon in public spaces … they are seen as an inconvenience,” she says.

She says the initiative celebrates families and helps the community appreciate the physical and emotional commitments made by parents.

Jie, a Perth-based first-time mother of her six-month-old, felt inspired by the experience.

“As a mother, there is a lot of uncertainty in your mind,” she says.

“You are always doubting yourself and questioning if you’re doing the best for your child.

“This is an amazing event and I appreciate everyone in this community.”

The event coincides with International Women’s Day on Friday, bringing further attention to the support needed for mothers in the community.

Research from Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia revealed 15 to 22 per cent of women experience depression during or after pregnancy.

Jie says supportive initiatives such as the Pram People exhibition are always appreciated in the quest for equality, as more attention is drawn to such issues on International Women’s Day.

The exhibition will finish after Friday, with more initiatives scheduled to run until the end of the Joondalup Festival on March 22.