PANDA

PANDA is a national, not-for-profit organization that was formed in Victoria in 1985. PANDA's national Helpline provides confidential information, support and referral to anyone affected by depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth (perinatal depression and anxiety), including partners, family members and friends. PANDA also produces and distributes accurate information about perinatal depression and anxiety to health professionals and the wider community.

Our services are governed by the knowledge that women and men do recover from perinatal depression and anxiety and are designed to ensure that those affected receive appropriate help as early as possible.

PANDA offers the following services:

• Helpline support, counselling and information, provided by staff and trained volunteers
• Resources and information on antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety, and postpartum psychosis
• Information and referral details for supports and services in your area
• Information, education and training seminars for professionals and community groups
• Staff and trained volunteers as guest speakers
• Community information displays
• Regular newsletters to members

Our latest edition of the PANDA newsletter is out now

to see the Summer 2011 edition and to read any past issues click here.

Click on the image below to view our current Newsletter (opens in new window)

Past issues of our newsletter can be found here

CONGRATULATIONS LISA FOR A GREAT RUN.

On Sunday 9 October Lisa Beavan will be running for PANDA. 
Lisa is running 21km (a half marathon) in the Melbourne Marathon Festival.

If you would like to sponsor Lisa please see her everydayhero.com.au donation page (opens in a new window).

If you live in Victoria and would like to raise money for PANDA, we are now registered on both

Please check the websites for me details on setting up your fundraiser or donation page.