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Media Releases 2010

Australian Human Rights Commission commends Sandy for ‘Flying with Paper Wings’

SANE Australia congratulates Sandy Jeffs after her autobiography ‘Flying with Paper Wings’ was recognised by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Sandy received the Commission’s Literature (non-fiction) Highly Commended Certificate at the annual Human Rights Medals and Awards ceremony, the citation noting ‘this autobiography offers privileged insights into schizophrenia, as well as disturbing reflections on its causes and its care’.

‘Flying with Paper Wings’ was previously named the SANE Australia Book of the Year 2010 and was short-listed for The Age Book of the Year (Non-Fiction) 2010. Read More >>

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Australian Human Rights Commission commends Sandy for 'Flying wih Paper Wings'	14/12/10
Nicotine patches on PBS - Good News says SANE Australia	09/12/10
Snapshots! Changing the way we see people with mental illness	02/12/10
Australians encouraged to take care of their mental and physical health	06/10/10
Navigating mental illness	01/09/10
SANE Australia challenges the ALP and Coalition to show vision and leadership on mental health	06/08/10
Research finds people living with mental illness don’t want favours – just a fair go	19/07/10
Increasing complexity of life reflected in Helpline calls	16/06/10
Taking steps to feel better physically and mentally	08/05/10
Helping people to stay alive	14/04/10
Mental health information at your fingertips	29/03/10
Changes in the reporting of ABS Causes of Death data	12/03/10
SANE Announce Book of the Year 2010	10/03/10
Research finds suicide attempt survivors not provided with adequate care	29/01/10

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