Northside Community Service (NCS) run ‘ConnXtions’, a training and job readiness program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders which provides opportunities for people to study, increase their skills or embark on a new career path.

The program includes:

• Accredited training in Community Services (Cert III)
• Wraparound support to assist families
• Onsite activities and supervision for children during training
• Work experience and mentoring
• Transport to and from training
• Job readiness support and mentoring

Please visit the website or contact NCS on (02) 6171 8000 and office [at] northside.asn.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.