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We are committed to amplifying the voices of people with lived experience of complex mental health issues to reduce stigma and discrimination. Our mental health advocacy is informed by our service users, Peer Ambassadors, and research from our Anne Deveson Research Centre. Together we are changing attitudes towards complex mental health issues in Australia and addressing key policy and service gaps. 

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Peer Ambassadors

Our 80 Peer Ambassadors share their experiences of living with, or supporting someone with, complex mental health issues. They help develop and evaluate SANE’s services, and speak publicly to effect change.

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StigmaWatch

The StigmaWatch program promotes responsible reporting of complex mental health issues and suicide in the Australian media. You can help by reporting inaccurate or stigmatising media stories to us.

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National Stigma Report Card 

This world-leading project shows stigma and discrimination negatively affect the lives of Australians living with complex mental health issues. We are using the findings to advocate for meaningful, systemic change.

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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.