Making space for complex mental health.

SANE is for people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families, friends and communities.

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Information, factsheets and guides

Information for family, friends and carers

Real stories about hope and recovery

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Reach out by phone

Access free counselling 12-6pm or get help with enquiries about SANE services, information and resources 10am-8pm (AEDT/AEST). Free Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) available.

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Surround yourself with support

Our online community forums provide a safe, non-judgmental space to share your experiences, seek advice and surround yourself with support, 24/7.

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Explore recovery at your own pace

Explore mental health recovery at your own pace with evidence-based recovery resources and group support.

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Receive individual guidance and support

Receive individual guidance and support with your mental health recovery.

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Join online discussion groups

Live chat-based discussions, guided by SANE community builders. New topics each week.

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Join monthly webinars

Mental health recovery community webinars, with new topics and guests each month.

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Stories from the community.

Real stories from people living with complex mental health issues and the people who support them - people like you.

'I’d originally been diagnosed and treated for depression ten years before, so I knew what was happening, but that didn’t make it any easier to cope with. I knew I needed help, but I didn’t have an...

Joshua

Challenging stereotypes of masculinity As a SANE Peer Ambassador, I’m so proud to be part of a national network of nearly 100 people who all share a common goal of reducing stigma and discriminati...

Cameron

Fame, change and isolation If there’s a central theme to the last five years for Cameron, it’s change. He’s changed perspectives: there was a time when a diagnosis of schizophrenia eighteen years...

Tim

Owning my identities Throughout our lives, we will identify with many different groups. We apply many labels to ourselves to help understand who we are and what we do. For example, only recently ...

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Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. It's free to join, anonymous, professionally moderated, and accessible 24/7 and on any device.

SANE Community Forums

For anyone with a complex mental health issue.

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Family, friends and carers

A dedicated community discussion space, for anyone who has someone in their life with a mental health issue.

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We are creating change to end mental health inequity, stigma, discrimination and social exclusion

We’re bridging gaps, creating systemic change, building community and championing employment and economic opportunity for those with complex mental health issues.

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