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Stories from the community
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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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Kat: defeating the ‘tortured artist’ stereotype
Suffering is not a sign of creativity, it’s a sign of illness, and no one should have to be ill to be counted an artist. When I was 15, my friend told me I would become depressed later in life bec...
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SANE acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country.
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.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country.
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.
Service Change
We’re making some changes to our services in the coming months.
From 28 March, you will no longer be able to book a call with a peer worker or counsellor online via the Book a Call function. Between 28 March and 2 May, if you would like to arrange a call with a peer support worker, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
You can still access the below services during this period.
Drop-in support telephone and online counselling from 10am-10pm Monday to Fridays on 1800 187 263.
SANE community forums which operate 24 hours a day at https://saneforums.org
Online group chat.
Information/factsheets/blogs via www.sane.org