CHI LDB IR TH & MOT HER ’S
S UPP ORT
Course Name/Description
Venue/Time
Cost/Contact
Parent and Infant Relationship
Support (P.A.I.R.S.)
Child & Family Centre
159 Anketell St, Tuggeranong
Free
Tuggeranong Child
and Family Centre
Intake Worker
Ph: 6207 8228
PANDSI Office
20 Stokes Street
Griffith
Mondays 10am – 11am
Runs during ACT School terms
Free
Yarralumla Uniting Church, Corner
Denman Street and Kintore
Crescent
Tuesdays 10am-12noon
Term 1: 10 February – 7 April
Term 2: 5 May – 30 June
Gold coin donation
Free childcare
PANDSI
Ruth
Ph: 6232 6664
PANDSI Office
20 Stokes Street
Griffith
Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Term 1: 5 February – 9 April
Term 2: 30 April – 2 July
Non-refundable
deposit required at
time of booking.
No childcare
PANDSI
Nicci Ph: 6232 6664
Inanna
Fridays
11am - 12.15pm
Free
Inanna
Ph: 6295 3323
Fee includes copy of ‘Breastfeeding
Naturally’ book valued at $34.95,
discounts, magazine, subscription
to ABA, local breastfeeding
counselling and peer support
$85
$70 concession
Australian
Breastfeeding Assoc.
Karen
Ph: 6259 3471
actbec@breastfeeding
.asn.au
Please ring to obtain details for
your local area
Non-subscribers can attend two
sessions before being asked to
subscribe
Free for members of
Australian
Breastfeeding Assoc.
Breastfeeding Helpline
Ph: 6258 8928
A ten week group program that actively works on
the parent child relationship. For mothers and
babies up to 18 months for whom the experience
of pregnancy, birth and parenting has been
different and more difficult than they expected.
PANDSI Coffee and Chat
A chance to come into our office and meet our
support workers in an informal environment, look
through our library and network with other
PANDSI members.
PANDSI Support Group
Support group run by trained facilitators for
families affected by post or antenatal
depression. Provides an understanding of
depression and opportunities for friendship,
support and discussion.
PANDSI Evening Support Group
An eight week support group designed for
working women experiencing post or antenatal
depression. Friendship, fun and fabulousness.
Singing for Fun
Come and enjoy singing from the heart! No
experience needed, songs taught by ear and we
have lots of fun. All women welcome with
preschool aged children.
Breastfeeding Education Classes &
more
Designed to complement knowledge gained at
antenatal classes. You will gain information,
skills and confidence to help you care for and
enjoy the rewards of breastfeeding your baby.
Great opportunity to develop a support network
before giving birth.
Mothers’ Group
Local mothers’ groups for all mums, children and
mums-to-be (partners welcome). Social
gatherings and discussions on parenting topics.
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January – June 2009
PANDSI
Nicci or Rachel
Ph: 6232 6664
Phone 6205 1075 or 6205 1076
Course Name/Description
Venue/Time
Cost/Contact
PANDSI Pram Walking Group
National Library of Australia
Car park nearest the lake
Free
A 1 hour scenic walk for all levels of fitness,
followed by social coffee at the National Library
Café.
Children need to be confined to a pram. Social
coffee only if weather is inclement.
Calvary Hospital, Bruce
Canberra Postnatal Depression
Treatment Group
This is a nine week group program based on
cognitive behavioural techniques, proven to be
effective in treating depression. Conducted by
registered psychologists, it provides skills to
mothers to improve mood and coping ability,
whilst nurturing both self-esteem and confidence
in caring for babies. Suitable for mothers
experiencing mild to moderate postnatal
depression.
Safe Sleeping Education Sessions
Learn how to reduce the risk of SIDS and fatal
sleeping accidents and sleep babies safely.
Young Parents Group
A group for young women 12 - 25 yrs who are
pregnant, and/or with children under 6 yrs. Lots
of hands-on activities, meet other young parents
and link into available support and resources.
Multiple Birth Coffee Morning Gettogether
Provides information and support to families who
are expecting or have multiples in their family.
New Parents Groups
Information and strategies for parents of babies
up to 4 months.
Pregnancy to Parenting
This series is designed to help prepare first time
parents for childbirth and parenting. Discussions
around late pregnancy, labour, positions for
labour, pelvic floor care, breastfeeding, baby
care, support and a tour of the delivery suite.
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Thursdays
10.00am – 12noon
Runs during ACT School terms
Term 1: 10 Feb – 7 April
Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm
Grant Cameron Community Centre
27 Mulley St, Holder
Monthly 7pm – 8.30pm
PANDSI
Rachel
Ph: 6232 6664
$45 per week
(or $25.45 per week
after Medicare rebate
with GP referral)
Emma
Ph: 0433 602 176
Or
Cassandra
Ph: 0430 073 663
Free
Donations are always
welcome
SIDS & Kids ACT
Ph: 6287 4255
Please RSVP
Youth Services
Cnr of Chandler St & Swanson Crt
Belconnen
Times TBA
During School Term
Free
U-TURN Youth
Services
Ph: 6264 0260
uturn@bcsact.com.au
www.bcsact.com.au
Different venues throughout ACT
and NSW
Ring for dates and times.
Membership
$40 per year
$20 concession
Canberra & Region
Multiple Birth
Association
Ph: 1300 859 322
Various Health Centres
Phone for information
Child, Youth & Women’s Health
Program
Free
Community Health
Intake
Ph: 6207 9977
Canberra Hospital Maternity Unit
Five evening sessions:
Mon - Thurs 7pm - 9pm
or
One day intensive session:
3rd Tues of the month 9am-4.30pm
Or Monthly on the weekend
Free
Bookings required
The Canberra Hospital
Ph: 6244 2088
January – June 2009
Phone 6205 1075 or 6205 1076
Course Name/Description
Venue/Time
Cost/Contact
Birth Centre Information Session
Birth Centre, Canberra Hospital
Wednesdays 11.30am – 12.30am
Except Public Holidays
Free
Ph: 6244 3145
Canberra Hospital Maternity Unit
Fridays 2pm - 3.30pm
Phone for more information and for
bookings
Free
The Canberra Hospital
Ph: 6244 2088
Canberra Hospital Maternity Unit
Free
The Canberra Hospital
Ph: 6244 2088
This session, by the Canberra Midwifery
Program (CMP), is for couples interested in
gaining information about the benefits of one to
one midwifery care and how the CMP program
operates. Women who are exploring birth
options, planning to birth with CMP or those who
are on a waiting list are strongly encouraged to
attend.
Breastfeeding
An afternoon session with a lactation consultant
discussing breastfeeding issues and the needs
of a newborn. This session is highly
recommended to women attending the
Pregnancy to Parenting series.
Refresher Series
Two sessions conducted by a midwife and a
physiotherapist for women and their
partners/support-person who have already
experienced birth, and also for women who have
birthed elsewhere prior to new pregnancy.
Twin Sessions
Monthly
Dates and times TBA
Please phone for more information
Free
The Canberra Hospital
Ph: 6244 2088
TBA
Please phone for more information
Free
The Canberra Hospital
Ph: 6244 2088
TBA
Free
The Canberra Hospital
Ph: 6244 2088
A session by a midwife in delivery suite for
women with a twin (or more) pregnancy. This
session covers the options and
recommendations for women planning a vaginal
twin birth.
Caesarean Birth Sessions
A session with a midwife to discuss Caesarean
childbirth at TCH. Women who have planned
caesarean are able to discuss any issues that
may concern them.
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean)
Sessions
A session with a midwife to discuss women’s
options and concerns related to VBAC.
Second monthly
Please phone for more information
Public Tours of the Maternity Unit
Canberra Hospital Maternity Unit.
Please meet inside the entrance to
the Maternity Building
Sundays 2pm
Free
The Canberra Hospital
Ph: 6244 2088
Antenatal clinic
The Canberra Hospital
Monday to Friday
8.30am – 5pm
Free
The Canberra Hospital
Ph: 6244 3470
No need to book.
Young Parent Support Service
Full Antenatal and Education Classes provided
by a designated midwife. Includes outreach at
the Junction.
WiRC Community Calendar for Women
January – June 2009
Phone 6205 1075 or 6205 1076
Course Name/Description
Venue/Time
Cost/Contact
Healthy Pregnancy Series
The Canberra Hospital
Antenatal Education Room
Free
The Canberra Hospital
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6244 3466
Run by Midwives and Physiotherapists. Topics
covered: coping with physical discomforts during
pregnancy; how to look after your back and
abdominal muscles with exercises; advice on
safe exercise during pregnancy; and relaxation.
Balancing Bellies
Pregnancy fitness class. Weekly course of
Therapy Ball exercise classes to keep fit and
prepare for labour.
Prerequisite is the Healthy Pregnancy Series.
Movers’n’Shapers
Postnatal exercise classes. Bring your baby and
attend an exercise class that can be modified to
and progressed with you.
Body Basics for Pregnancy
Physiotherapy information session for all
pregnant women. Covers care of pelvic floor,
abdominal muscles and back, safe exercise and
relaxation skills. Partners and support persons
most welcome.
‘Welcome to Pregnancy’ Class
For all pregnant women who would like
information on caring for themselves during their
pregnancy. Partners and support persons most
welcome.
Transition to Parenthood
The first class aims to inform new parents of the
challenges typically experienced when couples
become parents and to introduce healthy ways
of coping with these changes.
The second class expands to include the
importance of the father’s role, both to their baby
and their partner, and looks at further ways to
smooth the emotional bumps.
Birth Workshop
This workshop is conducted by a midwife and a
physiotherapist. You can attend as a one day
workshop or with evening sessions over four
weeks.
Parenting Class
This session will cover a range of topics
including care of the newborn and settling
techniques. This class is for parents-to-be as
well as parents with newborn babies.
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Two Mondays 7pm – 8.30pm
Bookings essential
The Canberra Hospital
Antenatal Education Room
Tuesday & Thursday
5.30pm – 6.30pm
Bookings essential
$5.50 per class
The Canberra Hospital
Physiotherapy
Ph: 6244 2154
The Canberra Hospital
Antenatal Education Room
Monday 1pm – 2pm
Wednesday 11am – 12 noon
Bookings essential
Free
The Canberra Hospital
Physiotherapy
Ph: 6244 2154
Gymnasium, Level 2
Marion Building
Monthly on the 1st Monday
7pm – 9pm
Free
Calvary Health Care
Ph: 6201 6190
Parent Education Room
Level 3, Marion Building
Monthly on the 2nd Monday
7pm –9pm
Free
Calvary Health Care
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6201 6359
Parent Education Room
Level 3, Marion Building
Free
Calvary Health Care
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6201 6359
2 consecutive Mondays a month
7pm –9pm
Parent Education Room
Level 3, Marion Building
(i) Monthly on a Tues 9am – 4pm
(ii) 4 weekly sessions 7pm – 9pm
Free
Calvary Health Care
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6201 6359
Parent Education Room
Level 3, Marion Building
Monthly on the 1st Monday
7pm - 9pm
Free
Calvary Health Care
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6201 6359
January – June 2009
Phone 6205 1075 or 6205 1076
Course Name/Description
Venue/Time
Cost/Contact
Breastfeeding Sessions
Parent Education Room
Level 3, Marion Building
Free
Calvary Health Care
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6201 6359
These one off sessions are held for pregnant
women whether it is their first time or they have
had a child in the past. Attending one of these
sessions close to the Due Date is
recommended. Please bring a doll or stuffed toy.
Refresher Sessions
This session is for women and their partners
who have experienced childbirth and would like
more information. Support person is welcome to
attend the whole session or the last hour.
VBAC – Vaginal Birth after Caesarean
Section
This session provides information on a vaginal
birth after a previous Caesarean section
including discussion about care in labour and
birth, risks and benefits of VBAC and the
success rate of VBAC. Facilitated by a midwife.
Thursdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Parent Education Room
Level 3, Marion Building
Monthly on a Tuesday
9.30am –1pm
Parent Education Room
Level 3, Marion Building
Monthly on a Thursday
10.30am – 12.30pm
Elective Caesarean Section & Twins
Session
Parent Education Room
Level 3, Marion Building
This session is for women and their support
persons who have been booked for a Caesarean
Section. Facilitated by the midwife, physio,
operating theatre staff and pain management
nurse.
Monthly on a Thursday
9.30am – 12.30pm
Bookings essential
Antenatal Exercise Classes
Gymnasium, Level 2
Marion Building
Includes exercises to help you manage the
demands of your changing body, before baby
and after. We suggest you obtain clearance from
either your Midwife or Doctor prior to attending
your first class.
Postnatal Exercise Classes
Exercise classes are held in the Physiotherapy
Gym.
Physiotherapy SHAPE-UP
Information Session
Come in while you are still in Hospital, or return
after going home. Babies are welcome.
Grief vs Depression
A seminar for families whose baby or young
child has died during pregnancy, birth or infancy.
This grief can be profound and complicated, and
many ask “Am I grieving, depressed or both?”
Facilitators are Krishna Sadhana and Jenny
Thompson.
WiRC Community Calendar for Women
Free
Calvary Health Care
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6201 6359
Free
Calvary Health Care
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6201 6359
Free
Calvary Health Care
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6201 6190
Free
Wednesdays 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Calvary Health Care
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6201 6190
Gymnasium, Level 2
Marion Building
Thursdays 12.45pm – 1.45pm
Bookings essential
Free
Calvary Health Care
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6201 6359
Parent Education Room
Level 3, Marion Building
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10am –11am
Free
Calvary Health Care
Antenatal Clinic
Ph: 6201 6359
Grant Cameron Community Centre
27 Mulley St, Holder
Free - donations
always welcome
SIDS & Kids ACT
Jenny or Helen
To register
Ph: 6287 4255
jennythompson@sidsa
ndkids.org
18 March, 7pm – 9pm
January – June 2009
Phone 6205 1075 or 6205 1076
Course Name/Description
Venue/Time
Cost/Contact
Understanding loss when a baby dies
- Gungahlin Community Resource
Centre, Ernest Cavanagh St
Gungahlin
25 February 6.30pm – 8.30pm
- Gungahlin Child & Family Centre
Ernest Cavanagh St
11 March 12 noon – 2pm
- Noah’s Ark Resource Centre
Bangalay Cres, Rivett
7 April, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
- Tuggeranong Child & Family
Centre, Anketell St, Tuggeranong
12 May 12 noon – 2pm
- Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre
North Building, 180 London Cct
Canberra city
21 April 12 noon – 2pm
Free - donations
always welcome
This seminar explores the impact of the
unexpected loss of a baby on parents, siblings
and significant others, and considers:
“What is normal grief in these circumstances?
Do people grieve differently?” The facilitator is
Krishna Sadhana.
WiRC Community Calendar for Women
January – June 2009
SIDS & Kids ACT
Jenny or Helen
To register
Ph: 6287 4255
jennythompson@sidsa
ndkids.org
Phone 6205 1075 or 6205 1076