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Post Natal Depression Support Groups Project
In the last five years, several Post Natal Depression organisations in Queensland have ceased to provide services. Current resources for mums in need are scarce and expensive, and for dads almost non-existent.
In 2005, FPCQ formed a subcommittee to undertake the Post Natal Depression Support Groups project.
Advertisements for volunteers brought many interested women, some of whom have experienced PND themselves, to the FPCQ training room where they were trained in PND, counselling microskills and how to facilitate a support group.
The first PND Support Group was held in Grange, Brisbane, and was active for three years thanks to the efforts, commitment and warmth of the volunteers and subcommittee.
The group moved to Wooloongabba where they met twice a month on a Monday from 10:30am until 12:00pm. The hour and a half included a half hour presentation on a topic relevant to the women as well as time for them to talk together. Cost to attend is a voluntary gold coin donation. Every effort is made to make the mums feel comfortable and welcome.
At present the FPCQ Post Natal Depression Support groups are undergoing changes and hence, Grange and Wooloongabba groups are not currently in operation. However, in the meantime, you will find here a list of contactable counsellors for PND support.
There is a tremendous need for PND Support Groups to be established in other areas around Brisbane and Queensland.
FPCQ continues to apply for funding to expand the PND Support Groups project throughout Queensland.
If you have experience in funding and would like to offer your assistance please contact FPCQ.
The Project's Goals are to:
- establish support groups for PND mums in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, and eventually regional Queensland
- establish similar support groups for PND dads
- provide welcoming and safe places for parents to express their thoughts and feelings
- provide a positive focus on getting well again
- educate the general public about PND
If you would like further information about FPCQ's PND Support Groups Project or need assistance in accessing a counsellor, please contact Catherine Dodemont at FPCQ on 07 3356 4937 or email secretary@fpcq.asn.au
Find a PND Counsellor
FPCQ have available qualified counsellors that can speak confidentially with you and/or your partner about post natal depression (PND). If you would like to contact a PND Counsellor, please click on the links below to find a counsellor in your area. It is important to contact your local GP for medical advice.
Brisbane Inner North
Philip Armstrong
Dru Hodges
Roslyn Kaiser
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