Post and Antenatal Depression Support and Information Incorporated
PANDSI is a Community Organisation that provides information and support to families affected by Post or Ante Natal Depression in the ACT area.
PANDSI was originally formed through the amalgamation of two Support Groups in the ACT. The original self-help group began in the early 1980s supporting women and their families through their experience of post natal depression.
Membership to PANDSI is free for women and their families affected by or at risk of experiencing post or antenatal depression, supportive carers, and such other persons or Organisations providing aid to such people.
PANDSI offers several avenues of support for families:
Central Support Group
Yarralumla Uniting Church
Cnr Denman St & Kintore Crescent, Yarralumla
Tuesday 9:30am to 12:30pm
(Free Child Care)
This support group meets once a week during school terms and is run by a trained Support Worker. It provides opportunities for friendship, support and discussion.
PUMP
(Promoting Ultimate Maternal Potential)
Pilot Program
Yaralumla Uniting Church
Cnr Denman St & Kintore Crescent, Yarralumla
Wednesday 10:00am to 12:30pm
October 17 to December 19 2007
(Free Child Care)
To ehnace the well being of our clients PANDSI has developed a 10 week closed exercise and support group. The support sessions covers such topics as nutrition and diet, self-esteem, self-care, effective time management, alternative exercises and healthy lifestyle choices.
PUMP Aquatic Pilot Program
CISAC
100 Eastern Valley Way, Bruce
Wednesday May 2 to June 27 2008
this course is completely filled
Wednesday July 25 to September 19 2007
(Free Child Care)
Pump Aquatic is an 8 week closed water exercise and support group. This pool based exercise group is created specifically for women with antenatal depression. Designed to enhance the well being of our clients, PUMP Aquatic is open to women with antenatal or postnatal depression. Facilitated group sessions will run before the exercise component of this group with topics including diet and nutrition, goal setting, motivation, current research on body image and self esteem, authentic happiness and self-care.
Evening Support Group Pilot Program
20 Stokes Street, Griffith
Tuesday Evenings 6:30pm to 8:30pm
(No Child Care Provided)
This group has been set up to accommodate working women and those women who (for whatever reason) cannot attend our day support groups.
Coffee & Chat
20 Stokes Street, Griffith
Monday 10:00am to 11:00am
Come to our office and meet our Support Workers in an informal environment, check out our library and catch up with other PANDSI members.
PANDSI Playgroup
Reid Uniting Church Hall
Coranderrk Street, Reid
Tuesday 10:00am to 11:30am
This playgroup is for the children of women who are recovering from postnatal depression or antenatal depression. Women attending the group need to be well enough to focus on their children. The playgroup provides peer support for women in a safe and friendly environment. The Playgroup is run jointly with Barnardos.
Telephone Support Program 6232 6664
Telephone support is provided for families, by our Community Support Worker. This service is for those who do not wish to, or cannot attend Support Groups. Those who may be isolated, can benefit from this service.
24 Hour Phone Support
Out of hours phone support is provided by LIFELINE on 13 11 14.
Crisis Phone Support
In the event of a crisis, phone support is available through the Mental Health Crisis Line on 1800 629 354.
Pram Walking Group
Barton
9.45am 12 noon Thursdays
National Library of Australia,
At the end of Commonwealth Place (the carpark near the water)
Lending Library
We have a number of books and videos on parenting, postnatal depression, and childhood. These books are available for 3 week borrowing periods, from the office or Support Groups.
Book Sales
We have for sale copies of:
* Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
* Postnatal Depression: Families in Turmoil
* Postnatal Depression: A practical guide for Australian families
* Making Mummy Better
* Left Holding the Baby
Newsletter
A Newsletter is produced quarterly, for members and other interested parties.
Information Packs
Information Packs have been collated by us, and are available for mums, carers, and health professionals, on both post and antenatal depression issues.
Mums Nights Out
Every two months, a Mums Night Out is organised, for any women interested.
Website:
www.pandsi.org.au site is under review and will be online as soon as possible
Contact Details:
PANDSI ABN 42 775 427 479
Administration (02) 6232 6277
Support (02) 6232 6664
Fax (02) 6232 6299
Email info@pandsi.org.au
Office Hours 9:30am to 2:30 Monday to Thursdays
Postal Address PO Box 137 Red Hill ACT 2603
Street Address 20 Stokes Street Griffith ACT 2603
All donations to PANDSI over $2.00 are tax deductible
