Links
PANDA - Post and Antenatal Depression Association Inc
Provides telephone counselling and information.
The website is a wonderful resource which includes fact sheets and general information
http://www.panda.org.au
Baby and Beyond Counselling and Supported Playgroup
melissa@babyandbeyond.net.au
02 9957 5858
http://www.babyandbeyond.net.au
Karitane
Provides residential units for mothers experiencing problems during the postnatal period, as well as volunteers
who make home visits.
24hr Careline - 02 9794 1852 or 1800 677 961 (outside Sydney)
http://www.karitane.com.au
St John of God Health Care
This website has been developed by perinatal mental health experts from the Mother and Baby Units at St John of God Hospital to provide factual, practical and credible information for women, their partners and families. It does not replace the need to see a doctor.
www.beatbabyblues.com.au
Tresillian Family Care Centres
Provides guidance to new parents, a residential service, an outreach home-visiting service and support groups.
Help Line - 02 9787 0800/Parents Help Line 02 9787 0855 or 1800 637 357 (outside Sydney)
http://www.cs.nsw.gov.au/tresillian
The Black Dog Institute
Is an educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility dedicated to improving the
understanding, diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
The beyondblue National Postnatal Depression Program
http://www.beyondblue.org.au
Postnatal Depression - Better Health Channel
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Post_natal_depression_the_family
Depression After Delivery
A US, national not-for-profit organisation providing support for suffers of perinatal and postnatal
disorders. It provides education, support, information and referral.
http://www.depressionafterdelivery.com
Essential Baby
Essential Baby is the place to find great information, resources and support relating to conception, pregnancy, birth, baby, toddlers, kids and parenting.
http://www.essentialbaby.com.au
Dads Club
A web site and forum for Dads - because becoming one is easier than being one.
www.dadsclub.com.au
Mothercare
Mothercare, the leading global specialist for parents, and one of the most instantly recognisable brands on Britain’s high street has now launched in Chadstone, Victoria with Doncaster and other stores and an on-line presence to roll out throughout the year.
http://www.mothercare.com.au/