About Us
PANDSI is an incorporated community based non-government organisation providing support to families in the Australian Capital Territory. Primarily funded by ACT Health, it is staffed by experienced, non-clinical support workers and administration staff.
Our Vision
Is to improve the perinatal mental health of women, men and their families in the ACT.
Our Mission
Is to provide evidence based, innovative early intervention support and information to help families understand their perinatal mental health, normalise their experiences and build resilience. To assist families on their pathway to recovery, work with the community to reduce stigma and benefit the wider society.
Our Values
Respect
We have regard for people and treat them well in all our interactions both within and outside of PANDSI. We recognise the dignity and rights of all and we make time to listen, to be courteous, and to respond.
Resilience
We encourage resilience and believe that everyone has the ability to recover and maintain their wellness. We also believe that everyone's journey is individual and they are the expert in their own lives.
Diversity
We see people as individuals and appreciate and welcome their differences. This approach enriches us individually and collectively, harnesses understandings and skills for our work and informs the enactment of our values.
Acceptance
We accept that everyone's journey is their own individual journey. We accept that everyone comes with a varied history and that everyone's story is valued.
Integrity
PANDSI consists of passionate, committed, professional people who live out our values
History of PANDSI
The ACT Post Natal Depression Support Group was set up as a 'self-help' group in the ACT in 1981. EXPAND Inc. was an existing group servicing the Northside of Canberra. Both groups amalgamated in 1989 to service the whole of the ACT. As a result of the amalgamation, the organisation was renamed in 2001 as Post & Ante Natal Depression Support & Information Inc - PANDSI.
In 1997 the organisation received government funding and widened its scope. It now has part-time administration staff as well as three part-time support workers. There is also a significant reliance on volunteers to assist in a range of activities from maintaining the library to accompanying the Pram Walk.
PANDSI offers information concerning a range of disorders to women, partners and interested others including health professionals. It provides ongoing telephone support, drop-in services and facilitated support groups (by trained support workers).
Is to improve the perinatal mental health of women, men and their families in the ACT.
Our Mission
Is to provide evidence based, innovative early intervention support and information to help families understand their perinatal mental health, normalise their experiences and build resilience. To assist families on their pathway to recovery, work with the community to reduce stigma and benefit the wider society.
Our Values
Respect
We have regard for people and treat them well in all our interactions both within and outside of PANDSI. We recognise the dignity and rights of all and we make time to listen, to be courteous, and to respond.
Resilience
We encourage resilience and believe that everyone has the ability to recover and maintain their wellness. We also believe that everyone's journey is individual and they are the expert in their own lives.
Diversity
We see people as individuals and appreciate and welcome their differences. This approach enriches us individually and collectively, harnesses understandings and skills for our work and informs the enactment of our values.
Acceptance
We accept that everyone's journey is their own individual journey. We accept that everyone comes with a varied history and that everyone's story is valued.
Integrity
PANDSI consists of passionate, committed, professional people who live out our values
History of PANDSI
The ACT Post Natal Depression Support Group was set up as a 'self-help' group in the ACT in 1981. EXPAND Inc. was an existing group servicing the Northside of Canberra. Both groups amalgamated in 1989 to service the whole of the ACT. As a result of the amalgamation, the organisation was renamed in 2001 as Post & Ante Natal Depression Support & Information Inc - PANDSI.
In 1997 the organisation received government funding and widened its scope. It now has part-time administration staff as well as three part-time support workers. There is also a significant reliance on volunteers to assist in a range of activities from maintaining the library to accompanying the Pram Walk.
PANDSI offers information concerning a range of disorders to women, partners and interested others including health professionals. It provides ongoing telephone support, drop-in services and facilitated support groups (by trained support workers).
PANDSI has met the requirements under the Mental Health Services Program with Quality Innovation Performance (QIP), assessed against the applicable National Standards for Mental Health Services
Annual Reports
Download our annual reports:
Annual Report 2017-18
Annual Report 2016-17
Annual Report 2015-16
Annual Report 2014-15
Annual Report 2013-14