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Statewide Trauma Service Naming What is the statewide trauma service? The Mental Health Statewide Trauma Service (STS) was recommended by the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System (2021). This recommendation ack
I'm doing it rough at the moment, I'm a mum to an almost 2year old. I had a meltdown almost 2 weeks ago and it's still lingering. I was self harming [edited by moderator]. I'm quiet low at the moment 😞 I'm up for friends or to chat I'm
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Hey guys just feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything at the moment. My sister isn't doing great atm and I tried to get her help and now she doesn't want to talk to me she doesn't understand I did it because I care. My anxiety is acting up because of th
Hi, I was diagnosed with schizophrenia about 5 years ago when I turned 30. Now I rarely leave the house, put on weight due to medication, I'm unemployed, recently put on the Disability Support Pension (DSP), and unlikely to go on National Disability
Hello! On Thursday 25th of May 2023, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of The Misconception of Connection. Despite a perceived increase of connecting within a technological world, loneli
Hello! On Thursday 8th of June 2023, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Let’s Get Creative! Being creative can be a good source of general self-care and wellbeing, and it can also be used
Hi there, I hope everyone is doing well. As I was wondering if anyone has a experience with hearing voices. As recently due to a lot stress, anxiety and dipression. And also because of lot of sensatize conversations, directed towards me. Caused me he
Hello! On Thursday 1st of June 2023, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Sleepy-Time & Sweet Dreams: Getting a Good Sleep. Sleep is important for our mental health and wellbeing. In th
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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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