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(Post & Ante Natal Depression
Support & Information Inc.)
pandsi
NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2013
www.pandsi.org
Services: 02 6288 1936 / [email protected]
Admin: 02 6287 3961 / [email protected]
25 Stapylton Street, Holder, ACT, 2611
ABN: 43 775 427 479
Donations of $2 and over are tax deductable. To donate, please visit www.pandsi.org.
IN THIS ISSUE
From the EO
Board update
Fund Raising Focus
Twilight Seminar Wrap Up
PND Awareness Week
Library Upgrade
PANDSI Services
Thank you
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From the EO
The last few months of 2012 was a wonderfully busy time with some great things happening for
PANDSI. The highlight was our annual Twilight Seminar focussing on Postpartum Psychosis which was
very well attended and we received great feedback from attendees – we hope to be at the Bradman
Room again next year for a repeat performance. Please let us know if there is a topic you would like
us to explore for our next seminar.
As you will see later in the newsletter, PND Awareness Week in November was a very busy one for us
and for me included attending the launch of the Beyond Blue report into the cost of not treating Ante
and Post Natal depression which was very thought provoking. We hope the Federal and local
government take notice and increase their funding to the sector.
Our AGM on 27th November saw a new member, Christine Spicer, join the Board and we welcome her
to PANDSI. It is not too late to join the Board; we are particularly keen to recruit a ‘consumer’
member who has lived experience of AND/PND – please contact me if you think you can help.
Our pilot study of the Resilient Relationships program was completed in December; many thanks to
Alison Christie for designing and presenting the workshops which were a great success. We hope to
bring these workshops to PANDSI clients on a regular basis, funding permitting.
December also saw our Volunteer Morning Tea where we were able to thank our wonderful
volunteers for the great work they do in helping us to continue offering the services we provide.
Here is a photo of Christine who helps us in our library receiving her certificate. Thanks to all of you
who help us, we do not underestimate the value you bring to our organisation.
Sadly we say goodbye to Leigh Hale, one of our Support Workers who is returning to Brisbane with
her family. Leigh has been a great help to our clients while she’s been with us and also took the lead
in the implementation of our new database and trained all the staff to work on it, which was
invaluable. While she has been in Canberra Leigh has also been studying at the University of
Canberra and has just received a First Class Honours degree in Psychology. Well done Leigh, we will
miss you!
Wishing you all a great 2013,
Polly McIntyre
Executive Officer
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AGM & 2012/13 BOARD OF PANDSI
On the 27th November 2012 PANDSI
held its AGM. It was well attended,
the audited accounts of the
Association were adopted and new
Board Members elected.
Fundraising Focus
We are hoping that all the awareness-raising activities we have been undertaking recently will begin to
pay dividends in terms on donations and we thank all those who have helped us over the last few
months. It is really important to raise as much money as we can via donations so that we can maintain
and increase our service levels. We hope to fund another Resilient Relationships workshop in the future
if funds can be found.
Workplace Giving
If your employer would like to introduce the option of workplace giving to staff, whereby regular small
amounts can be directed to charity each pay, please introduce them to the Charities Aid Foundation
website which makes workplace giving simple. If you work in the public service, it would be great if you
could speak to your HR or corporate giving personnel to see if they will add PANDSI to their list of ap-
proved charities to donate to – remember we are DGR registered if anyone asks! It may also be possible to organise for PANDSI to be the recipient of the next charity fundraiser your De-
partment or office runs. Our information guide and services flyer are available on our website if you
want to show your colleagues at work what we do (look at the bottom of the Services page). If you would like us to come and talk to your workplace about what we do here at PANDSI Kim would be
delighted to come out for a friendly chat.
Thank You!
Woolworths in Woden have just given us a voucher which will be great to use for purchasing supplies
for the Day Support Group. Thanks also to everyone who donated to us during the Walk for PND on 22nd November. Our appreciation also goes to the Grill’d Restaurant in Woden who selected us as their charity for the
month of November. We received a cheque for $300 to help us with our library, and it was very grate-
fully received.
Many thanks for all your help!
Dr Marian Currie President
Joan Corbett Vice President
Jenny Morison Treasurer
Jenny Fothergill General Member
Gail Freeman General Member
Libby Hill General Member
Christine Spicer General Member
Mike Zarew General Member
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Twilight Seminar and PND Week
PANDSI was very active during PND week helping to raise awareness of PND and AND. Of course
our Annual Twilight Seminar was the centrepiece of our activities.
This year Twilight was sponsored by a family directly affected by
postpartum psychosis who wanted to enable health care workers
and others in the community to be better aware of how this dis-
tressing condition can affect individuals on a personal level. The
Seminar was hosted jointly with the ACT Health Directorate and
also sponsored by the Australian Trauma and Grief Network.
Twilight was attended by
130 people who were im-
pressed by our guest speaker Dr Megan Galbally, (Consultant
Psychiatrist and Head of Unit at Mercy Hospital for Women in Victoria
and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology at the University of Melbourne). The main focus of the
evening was the presentation from the family who suffered
from post-partum psychosis who gave such a personal insight
that no-one in the room was left unaffected. This story will
no doubt assist healthcare professionals in their relationships
with future sufferers and we are most grateful that we were
able to present this seminar.
Many thanks also go to the wonderful staff at the Bradman Oval in Manuka who helped to make
the evening such a success.
Dr Megan Galbally
“Powerful personal experience shared so bravely”
“It was a great evening, very informative - a lot of information to take home - and to use in my clinic”
“Enjoyed the evening thanks and will be more aware I hope of psychosis in postnatal women”
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PND Awareness Week 18 – 24 November 2012
We had some great coverage from the media during the week and hopefully raised awareness of
post natal depression. What we aim to do with our awareness-raising activities is to make parents
and family members aware that if you are not feeling right, speak up, there is help. Ultimately we
want to reduce the stigma sometimes associated with perinatal depression.
You can help by talking about AND and PND with friends and colleagues, if you feel comfortable
doing this. We are always seeking ambassadors to promote
our message, please contact us if you want to help.
Kim, Angela and Polly spoke with Tatjana Clancy on the
ABC 666 ’Afternoons’ show and it was great to have
people ring us up to say they heard the show and loved
it!
We also spoke to Chaylee Brikcius on Multimix FM 91.1
during the week.
We had articles in City News and The Chronicle
Gai Brodtmann, MP for Canberra joined us at the Walk for PND, organised by Sally Haseler
from the National Perinatal Depression Initiative.
FURNITURE WANTED!!!
We are rearranging our rooms at the PANDSI office. As
such we are asking for donations of good condition
furniture. Please let us know if you can help out!
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We are currently spending the grant we received from the ACT Community Services Directorate under their
Community Support and Infrastructure Grant process to purchase new books for our library and undertake a
complete upgrade. Our wonderful volunteers Chris and Anne are re-cataloguing the library and covering the
books. Here are some samples of books we now have available:
The No- Cry Separation Anxiety Solution
A tear-free approach to child separation blues-from the bestselling 'No Cry' author a generation of parents
have come to trust Almost every child suffers some sort of anxiety during their
first six years of life. Babies cry when grandparents hold them, toddlers cling to
mommy's leg, children weep when their parent leaves them at daycare, at school,
or to go to work. This can cause frustration and stress in an already too-busy day
and can break a parent's heart. Trusted parenting author Elizabeth Pantley brings
you another winning no-cry formula that helps you solve these common separation
issues. Pantley helps you identify the source of anxiety and offers simple but
proven solutions. In this exciting addition to the series, she ingeniously includes a
free "magic" bracelet inside the book as a special tool for children to feel close to
their parents-even when they're not together. This successful method gives
anxious children something to remind them their parents aren't too far away-
instantly providing them with the comfort and reassurance they need.
Mindful Motherhood
From hormones to stretch marks, labor pains to diaper changes, motherhood is an
adventure like none other. The rapid changes in your body, your lifestyle, and your
very identity call for a certain mental agility. Mindfulness can help you meet the
challenge and approach every experience with your new baby with open eyes and an
open heart.Easy ten-minute meditation exercises and yoga poses throughout this
book will help you cultivate greater flexibility and mindful awareness during
pregnancy, childbirth, and your baby's first year. Whenever you have a moment to
spare, open Mindful Motherhood and discover a skill that will help you find balance
and fulfillment during those times when you feel most overwhelmed. Co-published
with the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). "Mindful Motherhood contains what so
many other parenting books omit:: the consoling information that each mother has the ability to know, deep
within, how to care for her child. Mindful Motherhood is a gem." -Christiane Northrup, MD, author of "Women's
Bodies, Women's Wisdom""Wise, soothing, and helpful-this is really good stuff for new mothers." -Jack
Kornfield, author of "The Wise Heart"
The Dad Factor
This stimulating book explores many fascinating new understandings of the
importance of a father in a child's development. Richard Fletcher, a pioneer
researcher in the area of men’s health and family issues, examines how a father's
close bond with his baby is vital for the development of the child’s healthy brain
structure and their cognitive and emotional development. "The Dad Factor"
presents explanations of why a father’s involvement with his child, right from
birth, is vitally important to the development of a child’s brain and emotional
stability.
PANDSI Library
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A Journey to Peace Through Yoga
A Journey to Peace Through Yoga tells the story of Lynnette Dickinson (PANDSI’s
own Yoga instructor) and her journey through near bankruptcy, relationship break-
down, house fire, migration from Australia to the UK, teaching in an inner-city school
in Bristol, her father's death and finally her descent into MS and a wheelchair. This is
the true story of a woman's journey through Multiple Sclerosis, using the power of
her mind and the tools of yoga and meditation to manage the symptoms and associ-
ated stress of MS. An inspiring journey of self discovery, this book is about the
transformation of our experiences of life, regardless of circumstances. Lynnette's
journey to peace is a but a spark of the potential we all have to find greater peace
and harmony in our lives, it offers a clear and logical explanation for the reason why
the majority of people fail to realise their full and unlimited human potential.
Come in and check out all our new titles! The PANDSI library is a free service to clients, please browse
the shelves in the coming weeks for something that you might like to borrow and return within a 3-week
period.
PANDSI Services
Telephone Support: Mon to Thurs, 9.30am to 2.30 pm.
One-on-one Support: Mon to Thurs, 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. Please call to make an appointment.
Partners’ Information Evening: Held once per term, Wednesday 13th March, 7pm. For further info
please call 6288 1936.
Support Groups (starting 12th February)
Tuesdays - 10.00 am to 12.00 midday, 25 Stapylton St, Holder.
Day Support Group
This group offers support and information focussed on assisting with recovery from perinatal depression.
Free childcare is available although numbers are limited.
Tuesdays - 7 pm to 9pm, 25 Stapylton St, Holder.
YES! - Yoga Evening Support Group
This group combines an hour of facilitated group support followed by an hour long yoga session. This
group has a limit of 10 places and is open to all PANDSI clients, however priority will be given to mums
and mums-to-be unable to attend day groups. Please call for more information.
Thursdays - 9.30am to 11.30 am, Kippax Uniting Church, Holt.
PUMP (Promoting Ultimate Maternal Potential) Support Group
This group combines an hour of fitness followed by an hour of group support. It is facilitated by a PANDSI
support worker and a qualified fitness instructor. Free childcare is available although numbers are
limited. Please call for more information.
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A Big Thankyou …
As a charitable organisation we rely on the generosity of many individuals,
businesses and community groups. We would like to thank the following for
their contributions over this period:
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this booklet is purely for guidance and not intended to replace medical advice or treat-
ment. If you believe you may have any of the illnesses mentioned, or if you have any concerns about medication, it is
essential that you seek appropriate help from a qualified practitioner.
pandsi
Our wonderful volunteers Anne, Kate, Anne, Chris
Argyle Air
The Rotary Club of Canberra South Inc
The Home Loan Centre
ELECT Printing
Kwik Kopy Philip
Blue Packets
Grill’d Restaurant Woden
Shoebooks
Woolworths, Weston Creek & Woden
Dr Marian Currie
Amanda Horne
Gail Freeman & Co Pty Ltd