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@rav3n @Yeah there’s little bugs causing issues those naughty bugs lol can be hard to find!

I guess just how you found the work and what your job entails. It’s a really good program that SANE runs and very unique too. Do you do talks and stuff to community groups as well?

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@rav3n @Yeah there’s little bugs causing issues those naughty bugs lol can be hard to find!

I guess just how you found the work and what your job entails. It’s a really good program that SANE runs and very unique too. Do you do talks and stuff to community groups as well?

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@Cuddlebear our role basically combines moderation (managing posts with risks, making sure it meets community guidelines and all that) and peer support/community building (encouraging members to connect and share, providing a space and listening ear, etc). there's some moderators on here that just do that 'moderation' part (they'll have a 'moderator' title rather than 'peer support worker').

we have some members who have done talks at conferences and even travelled overseas to share how important online communities can be. a lot of the time, we pass on info to other parts of the SANE team (who don't work directly on the forums, like the partnership team members) who also do more of the advocating/talking/reaching out, etc.

i'm not super comfy with speaking in front of groups of people, so i love this role - being able to connect and support people online, e-meeting so many amazing people across Australia that i would've missed out on meeting in real life (like you!!!), etc - i'm very grateful for this community and space 💙

@rav3n Good morning how are you today? Thank you for the info. I just wasn’t sure how things worked and was curious. It’s good there are staff for different roles allowing everyone to use their abilities in the best way possible.

I just made a coffee. Trying to settle morning anxiety and get dressed at some point. My support worker is taking me two a couple appointments. I have a social worker trying to support me with housing and my mental health. She referred me to free one on one art therapy that the organisation she works for has available. My first session is today. I’m nervous but I met the art therapist last week and she was really kind and friendly. I can’t afford the gap for a psychologist so I’ve been without therapy at the worst possible time. Hoping art therapy will help me get some feelings out and help me heal. Have you ever done art therapy?

Hello @Cuddlebear , @rav3n 😊

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@Shaz51 Good morning friend. Are you having a coffee? I just made one a short while ago. Here we are on a Monday. What are your plans?

hiya @Cuddlebear i appreciate your curiousity, you're always welcome to ask away 😊

art therapy sounds really cool, it's something i've wanted to try but haven't gotten around to it yet. i'm really keen to hear how it goes for you! so fair to be nervous, starting new classes can be nerve-wrecking but it sounds like you've got a lovely teacher and i reckon you'll be in good hands. you got this, i hope you have a good time!! 💙

hey @Shaz51! how are you going? 💙

Hello @Cuddlebear , @rav3n

Sorry it has taken some time to come back

Is it too late for a cuppa @Dimity , @avant-garde , @tyme

Very wet here

And been awake since 3am this morning