Raising awareness to promote understanding and eliminate stigma.
The Community Champions program is a virtual volunteer program that has a variety of different awareness raising activities for you to get involved in. We understand volunteers have busy lives so the program is designed to be flexible so you can get involved as and when time permits. The will to help, along with computer access, is all you need!
Those that have recovered from a personal experience of perinatal mental illness can become a Community Champion. What we mean by personal experience is that you have experienced perinatal anxiety and/or depression or postnatal psychosis or supported a partner or family member through their experience.
We know perinatal mental illness does not discriminate and that it can affect anyone. We know everyone's experience is unique. Can you can help us show those in your community and others across Australia the diversity of those affected?
Community Champions conduct activities to raise awareness of perinatal mental illness and PANDA's services. You can choose from a wide range of activities to suit your personal interests, skills and availability which can range from distributing PANDA resources to sharing your story on our website or via the media to hosting awareness/fundraising events to support your local community and PANDA.
Read the following links to find out more about Community Champion activities:
It is important to consider where you are in your recovery journey before applying. It is crucial that you are recovered enough to be able to raise awareness especially if you want to share your personal experience. It's really important to look after your own well-being.
To get involved please read the PANDA Community Champions position description and fill in our application form. The next round of interviews will commence in March. The project coordinator will be in touch in 2018 to organise a suitable interview time.