SANE Australia - Web Links

Australian

	Web Link
	Arts Access Arts Access is the peak bodyfor arts and disability, arts and disadvantage in Australia.
	AICAFMHA Website of the Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association.
	Auseinet Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for mental health.
	Australian Drug Information Network A website linking people to a comprehensive range of websites on alcohol and drugs.
	Australian Drug Foundation Information on alcohol and other drugs.
	ARAFMI NSW Provides support to people living in NSW and dealing with serious emotional or mental illness.
	Australasian Schizophrenia Conference 10th Biennial Australasian Schizophrenia Conference 23-24 October 2008, Lorne, Victoria
	ARAFEMI Victoria ARAFEMI or Association of Relatives and Friends of the Emotionally and Mentally Ill,provides support to people living in Victoria and dealing with serious emotional or mental illness,(other states also have an ARAFEMI office).
	Beat Bipolar.com Website of Madeleine Kelly, author Life on a Rollercoaster, which was the SANE Book of the Year 2001. A new edition, Bipolar and the Art of Roller-coaster Riding, is available from her website in PDF format.
	Australian Psychological Society Website of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Use this website to find information about psychologists, find a psychologist in your local area and read about fees and rebates.
	beyond blue Australia's national depression initiative.
	Black Dog Institute The Black Dog Institute is an educational, research and clinical facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders - a range of disorders including depression and bipolar disorder. Formerly called the Mood Disorders Unit.
	Better Health Channel Established by the Victorian (Australia) Govenment it provides online health related information.
	Brain Science Institute A Swinburne University research institute.
	Carers Australia National organisation for carers of people with a disability,mental illness, chronic condition or who are frail aged.
	Centrelink Australia's one-stop shop for benefits and other Commonwealth government services.
	Children of Mentally Ill Consumers Children of Mentally Ill Consumers or COMIC is a group who share a common interest for children of parents with a mental illness. The website has resources and information on support groups.
	Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety Disorders Located at the University of New South Wales.
	Community Connections A website for mental health consumers to access telephone peer support service. Phone: (02) 8206 1841 (Sydney & Central Coast) and 1300 135 846 (Intra and Interstate) callers. Phone Connections runs Friday and Monday evenings 5pm - 9pm and Sat
	Compassionate Friends of WA Offers support to bereaved parents and other family members.
	COPMI - Children of Parents with Mental Illness A resource centre for workers helping families affected by mental illness.
	CRS Australia The website of CRS (formerly known as the Commonwealth Rehabilitation
	Dept of Health + Ageing: Mental Health Australian Government: Department of Health + Ageing mental health page
	DepressioNet Internet and Research Services depressioNet offers a unique interactive framework which offers moderated 24/7 peer-to-peer support as well as comprehensive information and resources that are focused on all things depression related. depressioNet’s Message Board and Chat allow peop
	depressionadvice.com.au Offers information, education and resources about Depression and other mental illnesses. A website of pharmaceutical company, Pfizer.
	Driving and mental health National Transport Commission: Mental health information for commercial drivers
	Disability Information and Resource Centre Based in Adelaide, South Australia.
	EPPIC Australian program pioneering early psychosis intervention for older adolescents and younger adults.
	Gateways Education, training and employment for people with a disability in Tasmania.
	Good Therapy An Online Mental Health Resource that seeks to put Australians in touch with the various kinds of therapy available in their community and help them to make informed choices, and get the support they need. Includes a Directory of Practitioners, Publi
	GROW GROW provides mutual/self-help groups with a 12 step program of recovery/prevention for adults with mental health problems. Groups meet weekly. Other activities in addition to the weekly group meetings include social activities, residential commu
	Good Medicine Website of the popular TV series, with information on a range of health issues, including answers on mental health questions from SANE Australia's Paul Morgan.
	Craig Hamilton's website An ABC Sports News Broadcaster / Writer, Craig Hamilton has worked as an advocate for mental health issues, speaking at conferences and lobbying for extra funding to support people and their families who have experienced depressive illness. In 200
	Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission HREOC is an important agency for all those concerned with the rights of people with a mental illness in Australia.
	Itsallright Diaries of four fictional teenagers touched by mental illness includes factsheets, HelplineOnline and fun stuff.
	Info Xchange Online information for the human services sector in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
	International Conference on Early Psychosis, Early Intervention – The Next Wave 6th International Conference on Early Psychosis, Early Intervention – The Next Wave, between the 20 – 22 October 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.
	Richard McLean: SANE Book of the Year Author Read about Richard McLean, author of 'Recovered not Cured' and download samples of his artwork. To hear a free excerpt from the book, or purchase an audiobook version, visit www.richiemclean.com
	Kids in Mind A Queensland child and youth mental health service website providing information for children, youth, parents, referrer, staff, researchers and other service providers.
	Mensline Australia Mensline Australia supports men who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties, particularly surrounding family break-down or separation.
	Mental Health Council of Australia Established under the National Mental Health Strategy to represent and promote the interests of the mental health sector and advise on mental health in Australia
	Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Formerly known as the Schizophrenia Fellowship's Council of Australia, it ensures mental illness receives adequate and appropriate attenton in both policy and legislation. Includes links to state and territory bodies
	Mental Illness with Problematic Drugs and Alcohol Use Mental Illness with Problematic Drugs and Alcohol Use (MIDAS) is a central reference point for information about dual diagnosis services in Australia. Contains links,consult an expert, research, residental and outpatient treatment.
	Mental Health Information Centre Invaluable resource published by the Medical Journal of Australia.
	Mental Health Research Institute One of Australia's leading centres for research into schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.
	Mindbodylife A resource for mental health professionals and consumers of mental health services. Contains information on healthy living for people living with a mental illness. Developed by pharmaceutical company, Lilly.
	Mindframe-media An online companion to the publication 'Reporting Suicide and Mental Illness' - a resource for media professionals.
	MoodGYM An interactive program for identifying problem emotions and developing skills. It delivers cognitive behaviour therapy for preventing depression.
	NDC - National Drugs Campaign The Australian Government’s National Drugs Campaign website.
	Multicultural Mental Health Australia MMHA promotes mental health and suicide prevention among Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
	MyDr An Australian site providing comprehensive information on a range of health topics.
	National Mental Health Report How Australia is doing in implementing its National Mental Health Strategy.
	NISAD A leading centre for research into schizophrenia in NSW.
	NSW Association for Mental Health Non-government agency providing information on mental health services throughout the State.
	NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service A statewide service which facilitates communication between the NSW health system and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
	NSW Health Website of the NSW Health Dept, with comprehensive information on mental health services.
	NSW Institute of Psychiatry Education and training for mental health professionals in NSW.
	PATS: For young people in families affected by mental illness PATS - 'Paying Attention to Self' - a group young people in families affected by mental illness
	Post and Antenatal Depression Association Helping mothers affected by depression during pregnancy or after a child is born
	Panic Online A resource for people with panic disorder and agoraphobia.
	Queensland Association for Mental Health Information on a range of Queensland mental health-related agencies
	Queensland Deaf Society Information about mental illness and recovery for Deaf people and details on mental health service providers working with people who are Deaf or hearing impaired.
	Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR) Located in Brisbane. Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR), formerly the Queensland Centre for Schizophrenia Research (QCSR).
	Reconnexion Treating Panic, Anxiety, Depression and Tranquilliser Dependency. Reconnexion provides a specialist counselling treatment service for people experiencing anxiety disorders.
	Richmond Fellowship of Victoria Accommodation and other services for people with a psychiatric disability.
	RANZCP Website of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of psychiatrists.
	Reach Out! 'Chill' website with help for young people who are having a tough time.
	SA Mental Health Resource Centre Community agencies working for people affected by mental illness in SA.
	SoFA: Social Firms Australia A non government organisation which seeks to create new employment options for people with a psychiatric disability
	Somazone SANE Australia is a supporter of the Somazone web site, which provides information on a range of health issues for young people.
	South Australia Northern and Far Western Regional Health Service Includes on hospitals, community health and health units, support groups, visiting services and more.
	Tasmania Mental Health Services Comprehensive details of all public mental health services in Tasmania.
	'Toughin it out' The ìToughiní It Outî pamphlet exposes the way that suicidal thoughts work.
	THEMHS Conference Full details of the Mental Health Services Conference of Australia and New Zealand.
	University of Adelaide Mental Health and Psychiatry Internet Resources Useful website providing links to mental health websites on the Internet.
	VICSERV Victoria's body for psychiatric disability support services.
	VICSERV Richmond Fellowship Conference VICSERV and Richmond Fellowship Conference, 26-28 April 2006
	Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC) A consumer advocacy organisation for people with mental health problems. The first consumer organisation with a web site in Australia. Links to other consumer-run sites.
	Victoria's Mental Health Service Web site of the Victorian Dept. of Human Services, Mental Health Branch. Includes a comprehensive guide for accommodation and support services.
	WA Association for Mental Health Details of the WA Association of Mental Health, with a search facility for other ACOSS organisations.
	Ybblue Ybblue is a health promotion campaign for young people aged 12 to 25. It aims to help family and friends identify early warning signs that indicate a young person may be at increased risk of depression, drug and alcohol use or suicidal behaviour.

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