Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) is seeking expressions of interest for up to three volunteer Board Directors committed to the emotional and mental wellbeing of expecting and new parents, with experience in one or more of the following:

• Demonstrated experience in practice governance, including oversight of service quality, clinical or program standards, and risk management frameworks.
• Experience in philanthropy, fundraising, or income diversification, including building corporate partnerships, donor engagement, or developing sustainable commercial revenue streams.
• Knowledge of research, evaluation, or evidence-based practice, with the ability to support impact measurement and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to contribute to long-term organisational growth and sustainability.

Perinatal mental health conditions, namely anxiety & depression are common and can seriously impact the individual and their baby. Each year, up to 1 in 5 mums and 1 in 10 dads will experience perinatal anxiety and/or depression.

Getting the right help from specialised services such as PANDA’s National Helpline, or by raising awareness through the provision of education to health professionals and the wider community has a sustained intergenerational impact. PANDA’s reach and service delivery continues to grow as our advocacy and remit expands. The governance and stewardship of the organisation is vested in a skilled Board with a passion and commitment to ensure the vision, mission, values and strategic plan are translated into action.

If you would like to discuss the position or key criteria, please contact Kathi Boorman, Deputy Chair, on 0400 222 258.

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Inclusion matters  

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that values the knowledge, strengths, and lived experiences of First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, dads, young parents, people in rural or regional areas, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities.  

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact us if you need any adjustments to our application and recruitment process, we’re here to listen and walk with you. 

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