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OaktreeSenior Contributor
Hi,
I served in the Army for 21/2 years between 1988 and 1991. I was put out medically when I was diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder. I enjoyed some parts of my service whilst other parts were definitely not fun. Overall, I am proud that I was able to serve my Country. I am always very early to everything and I hate to wait but I guess my service made me focus on being punctual.
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RachSANECEOSenior Contributor
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@RachSANECEO
If they were not First Nations roles I would jump at the opportunity.
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ditto @TAB not sure if you are still in this group hub but I would love a testimonial on what saneforums have offered you, or the outcomes or benefits you get that I could use to put into this tender I am writing for a grant to build a veteran forum for real.
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TABSenior Contributor
Hi @RachSANECEO
thats a bit no notice,I see what I can come up with though.
Sane in general helps me get through the day .
I feel for others in similar or more exacerbated situations than mine.
I like to know someone is thinking of me sometimes.
Like a fair few others on here , I live alone. Sane fills some pretty big gaps.
It can also give me perspective and I can learn from others' experiences.
It can be someone to talk to.
it can be the only reliable, non judgemental, friendly, understanding thing in the World.
as for 'veterans' thing:
I guess I ticked a box somewhere that got me into this.
I dont always see myself as defined by my experiences from 40 years ago, good or bad.
I dont really see myself as a 'veteran' I did not fight or go overseas. I joined RSL hoping to find common ground, or get help. thats not happening.
I have a family member who is still serving who keeps me informed on DVA things and I have registered with them
I have a White Card for psych, which is the least they give anyone. I am yet to find anyone who would accept it, ie let me see a psych then DVA pays in their own sweet time. so that has gone nowhere either.
prob repeating myself now, but in the last couple years I have come to realise what a mistake it was for me to join the ADF and seriously think someone should have stopped me from doing it.
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
Hi @RachSANECEO
I will email you a testimonial in the next couple of hours. Need to figure out what to say. Would love to help SANE get funding. It has been helpful to me over the years.
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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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