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SANE is for people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families, friends and communities.

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RecoveryClub provides free evidence-based resources, empowering information, and a supportive community to help you manage your mental health and work towards your recovery goals at your pace.

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Real stories from people like you

We’ve asked people affected by complex mental health issues to share their stories.

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Anita

“It was life and death for Chris a number of times. Knowing full well there is nothing that you can do to help someone through that was really, really hard. My name is Anita Anderso…”

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Chris Rhyss

“It wasn't until 2018 I was effectively diagnosed with Complex PTSD. It came about because I had a panic attack. My name is Chris Rhyss Edwards. I was a sapper in the Royal Australian Engineers. I…”

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Charlotte

“'I’d originally been diagnosed and treated for depression ten years before, so I knew what was happening, but that didn’t make it any easier to cope with. I knew I needed help, but I didn’t have anyo…”

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Joshua

“Challenging stereotypes of masculinity As a SANE Peer Ambassador, I’m so proud to be part of a national network of nearly 100 people who all share a common goal of reducing stigma and discrimination…”

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Cameron

“Fame, change and isolation If there’s a central theme to the last five years for Cameron, it’s change. He’s changed perspectives: there was a time when a diagnosis of schizophrenia eighteen years a…”

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Ali

“Growing up, I played a lot of sport and had a very big and loving family. But I began feeling overwhelmed by the world and where I’d fit in. When you’re in your own mind as a kid, you think that eve…”

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Declan

“When I first started talking to people about having borderline personality disorder, it was hard to open up. I was trying to ‘be a man’ about it, and not show my emotions. It was usually at a party w…”

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Mahlie

“I’ve always had a strong sense of identity and am quite strong willed. I wasn’t diagnosed until I was 27, because I was so resistant to seeking help. I eventually found a psychologist because things…”

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Tilly

“My mental health toolbox I am not bipolar. I have bipolar disorder. My diagnosis and my identity are linked only in so far as experiencing mental illness has contributed to my personal growth. My p…”

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Kaitlin

“Finding my voice The most effective tool I have is my voice. Speaking out when things are troubling should never be ignored or disrespected. All of our experiences are valid and hold powerful emotio…”

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22 May, 2026

Life beyond diagnostic labels: Recovering Art exhibition at The Dax Centre

Recovering Art is a major new exhibition pairing works from the Cunningham Dax Collection—developed from artworks created inside Victorian psychiatric hospitals from the 1950s onwards—with new and recent works by leading contemporary artists Ruth Buchanan, John Young Zerunge, Abdul Abdullah, Jenna Lee and Luke Willis Thompson.

14 Apr, 2026

SANE leads new national effort to dismantle mental health stigma for millions of Australians

SANE is proud to announce a new partnership with the National Mental Health Commission and the University of Melbourne to deliver National Stigma and Discrimination Report Cards.

This exciting national initiative is designed to accelerate progress toward a more inclusive and equitable society for the millions of Australians experiencing mental illness each year.

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31 Mar, 2026

Celebrating Excellence: The 2026 StigmaWatch Award Winners

Today, we are proud to announce the winners of the 2026 StigmaWatch Awards. These awards recognise journalists who have gone above and beyond standard reporting requirements to produce work that is safe, accurate, empathetic, and impactful.

Rachel Green, CEO, SANE, standing against a modern brick wall.

25 Feb, 2026

If not now, when? Tragedy must spark reform

The tragic events involving people experiencing mental illness have shaken us all these last few weeks. My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, the witnesses, first responders, and everyone affected.

13 Feb, 2026

SANE responds to the Bondi Junction Inquest

We acknowledge the findings of the Coroners Court of New South Wales arising from the inquest into the deaths at Westfield Bondi Junction.

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15 Dec, 2025

Support following the act of terror in Bondi

SANE extends our heartfelt condolences to everyone affected by the terrible act of terrorism at Bondi.

19 Nov, 2025

NRL greats urge NSW men to speak up about their mental health to help prevent suicide

This International Men’s Day (19 November), Braith Anasta and Kieran Foran are throwing their support behind SANE’s Better Off With You campaign – an evidence-informed suicide prevention and mental health resource to help men in NSW stay in the game with their mental health and help prevent more lives being lost to suicide.

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14 Nov, 2025

Greater together: Griefline grows impact and reach through merger with SANE

Not-for-profits unite to ensure Australians can continue to access dedicated support for grief and loss within a comprehensive range of digital and telephone support for their mental health.

21 Oct, 2025

SANE Recovery Community wins Gold in the 2025 Good Design Awards

Standing testament to their incredible impact, SANE’s Recovery Community has been awarded Gold at the 2025 Good Design Awards in the Digital Design category.

27 Aug, 2025

How help seekers can escape the ‘Google loop of despair’

Landmark research launched by SANE identifies the barriers to mental health care and provides a blueprint for fixing Australia’s fragmented mental health system.

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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.