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Good morning everyone As most of us who are or who have been carers would understand we often neglect or put aside certain aspects of our own lives for the betterment of the lives of others. I am now in the fortunate position of having time to spen
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The Australia Bureau of Statistics has found caring time has increased for carers, with nearly half reporting that they feel, resentful and stressed (click on link below for more information)With an increasing amount of services tightening their belts, an
Both of the people I care for have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. My mother with stage 4 colon cancer and my cousin an acute type of leukaemia. Both of them have become very anxious and depressed. I feel
Hi all When I first became a carer I was guilty as others maybe of putting the person you are looking after first. My mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness in June 2013. She became very depresse
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ARAFMI NSW is a partner organisation with SANE Australia in providing this important forum for carers of people with mental illness. Don't forget about our Carer Helpline. ARAFMI knows that the mental health system can be somewhat difficult to navigate th
I'm wondering if any one has had a chance to visit Vivid? Personally I like the calming effects of the lights and the interaction. Having said that theres the horrid transport stuff. Just wondering if a BIG NIGHT OUT helps when all is weighed up? Tha
I've been in an unbalanced relationship for 3 years. I did not know who to reach out to because every time I tried to talk to anyone about my situation was turned around and used against me by my partner. I met him in a 12 step group for people affected b
At times, I feel so isolated. I worry that I could and should be doing more than what I can for my loved one but at the same time, I need to find my own balance between caring for myself and her. She can be down right nasty, and I have to put in boundarie
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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.
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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