Arthritis ACT run a monthly Arthritis Support Group in Phillip for those living with arthritis to share information and encouragement in living effectively with a chronic condition. 

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

PANDSI run a ‘Pathway to Wellness’ program to help families affected by perinatal depression and anxiety. Their services include:

• Telephone support
• Day support group
• Playgroup
• Yoga evening support group
• Fitness and support group
• Dads information nights
• Library of books and DVDs

Free adjunct childcare is available during most support groups.

Please visit the website or contact PANDSI on (02) 6288 1936 and services [at] pandsi.org for more information.

Rosella Occupational Therapy are experienced in providing services to older people; people with dementia, chronic disease (heart, lung, circulation issues), neurological conditions and orthopaedic conditions (e.g. after hip replacement, broken bone); and people with severe mental health conditions. They are a home visiting service for the ACT and local NSW areas and work closely with community services and local equipment supply and building businesses.

Rosella Occupational Therapy services include:

• Designing home modifications e.g. rails, ramps, bathroom access
• Prescribing assistive equipment and aids e.g. walkers, kitchen tools, hospital beds
• Recommending ways to reduce fall risks
• Devising safer or easier ways to do things e.g. cooking, gardening, dressing
• Producing living skills development programs
• Providing advice about on support needs
• Referrals to other services as required

Please visit the website or contact Rosella Occupational Therapy on 0457 206 492 and info [at] rosellaot.com.au for more information.