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Leaving the ADF comes with a lot of change. Managing your own physical health and the healthcare system is often one of the most challenging parts to navigate.Without the structure of Defence, many veterans are left trying to piece together how the civili
Hi all, It has been a while since I’ve posted. Life has been busy - well busier than usual - and I’ve also been having one of those periods where my identity as a veteran has felt like it doesn’t quite fit. But given today is Anzac Day it’s
Hey everyone it’s been quiet in here lately. Hopefully that means everyone is doing ok. I stated a new job which has been a LOT but I’m enjoying the new team. I’m currently sitting in the park with the dogs - daylight savings here so that means I can get
I haven't dropped in and commented for about 6 months ~ time is flying..... Sorry Xxxx SO > I am here... checking in. With myself. With this space. Wondering who's out there quietly reading and not quite ready to type something yet.So here's
Hey all, hope you are all doing ok. I realised recently that some of my anxiety was starting to build up again and when I thought about it - I realised there were signs there before I knew it. It’s only looking back that I understand. Things like letting
Hi everyone, my anxiety is through the roof this morning, even though everything in my life is going well 🙂 Im finally getting all the support I need. It's as though I feel that I don't deserve it.
Hi All, I'm Army_Pete, I served in the Army, discharged in 2012. Apart from doing a lot of general veteran focused work, I'm extremely passionate about helping Defence personnel transition as effectively as possible into civilian life when they're ready t
Hi all! The past year I’ve been considering leaving the military. I joined in 2017, The Army firstly, then transferred to the RAAF after having my only child for a better work life balance. I am due to post out of my current posting in January 2029 a
Hey Veterans, Thanks so much for being part of the community here with your peers! I haven’t posted in a while, so I wanted to touch base and have been thinking about my life with my father and our family lately. And how his service in the N
You are not alone – real stories of recovery and resilience brings together lived experience voices from across Australia to share honest reflections on what recovery can look like over time — from planning and learning, to taking steps forwa
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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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