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First time posting here (bare with me) I’ve managed to keep a really strong “meaning” oriented and growth focused mindset with regards to being a self-employed freelancer over the years. The business started as somewhat of a gentle protest to be
I'm seeking advice on how to cope with discrimination in a workplace setting. In my case, it was mental health professionals that first labelled my experiences (after reviewing evidence provided by myself & my GP) as "discrimination". One
Hi everyone, I have worked on and off my whole working life, the longest I've ever held a job was 2 and a half years (supermarket checkout). Because of the combination of my neurodivergence (autistic and ADHD), my mental health concerns (especially b
Hey, I could really use some advice here. I'm currently doing a program at university, and while I am really enjoying it and doing exceptionally well, I never completed Year 12. I'd really like to go back to the adult community college, where I
Hi, I'm reaching out because I'm a little torn about my situation at work. To preface this, I work in retail and was hired by a friend ive known for a little less than a year. Also I suspect I am audhd and I am currently in my luteal phase. So,
Who else works in the sun? I love my job but it's mostly outdoors. I have a thing in my head, that if I go in the sun excessively I will almost certainly get cancer very soon, that I will become a beetroot head like a famous Australian politician, be cove
Hi everyone,Currently I am on Jobseeker Payment and have applied for the Disability Employment Services (DES) using a Medical Certificate. My Care Coordinator is also in the process of writing me a Support Letter so I can make a claim for the DSP. This is
I start a new job on Thursday, and, where I want to show up as THE PERFECT PERSON IN MY MIND... I am already feeling pre-shame about all the mistakes I will make, and my mind is replaying all the disasters I have ever been involved with. I am be
For anyone in Western Australia interested in the Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work course 2026, applications for the CoMHWA scholarships are now open. There is also an information night this Thursday 25th September at North Metro Tafe Leederville. In the l
Hi, Im really struggling to stay at a new job, its part time (18.1 hrs) a week. At a university campus, working within remote allied health. This is a first for me in many ways... my first office job in 7 years, first job out of the house in 5 y
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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.
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.
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