PANDA
What they do
PANDA provides Australia’s only National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline for individuals, their friends and family members, carers, and health care providers.
Many people in Australia don’t know about the signs and symptoms of perinatal anxiety and depression or where to turn for support. The PANDA Helpline can help you identify what kind of care you need and where to find it.
Scroll down to learn about PANDA's helpline as well as some of their other services and programs.
Who they're for
PANDA offers support to expecting or new parents, partners, family and friends, or health professionals.
You might like to contact PANDA if you're looking for a safe, confidential space to talk openly and honestly about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
PANDA can help you:
- Make sense of what you or your loved one is experiencing during the transition to parenthood.
- Identify your current coping skills and strengths as an expecting or new parent or support person
- Explore a range of perinatal mental health and wellbeing care strategies
- Understand the support and treatment options available for expecting and new parents
- Link in with community-based perinatal supports in your area.
How to contact
You can contact PANDA's Helpline (1300 726 306):
- Monday to Friday: 9am and 7:30pm AEST/AEDT (including public holidays)
- Saturday: 9-4pm AEST/AEDT
When you call, your call will be answered by a counsellor, or you may be asked to leave us a message during peak times.
PANDA is not a crisis service.
If you are having suicidal thoughts or are feeling disorientated, it’s important to get help immediately.
You can contact Lifeline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via 13 11 14, text, and chat. If life is in danger, call 000.