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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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Complex mental health support
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Real stories about hope and recovery

Find the level of support that works for you.

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Talk to a mental health professional

SANE qualified counsellors and peer support workers can provide you with free digital and telehealth support, information, resources, and referrals.

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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.

Charlotte

'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...
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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 discrimination for those living with complex mental ...
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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 ago meant that his brain wa...
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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 did I start identifyin...
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    Join the community.

    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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    Our impact

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    98%

    combined reach across platforms

    30,000

    employees accessed SANE’s workplace inclusion content

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    Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

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    SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

    SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

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    SANE logo
    Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care NSQDMH Accreditation logo

    Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

    Donate Now
    National Standards for Mental Health Services - IHCA Certified
    Aboriginal flag
    Torres Strait Islander flag
    LGBT flag
    Transgender flag

    SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

    SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

    SANE is a public company limited by guarantee and registered tax-exempt charity with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status.

    Charity ABN 92 006 533 606. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. SANE, PO Box 1226, Carlton VIC 3053.