Accessibility Tools
- Content scaling 100%
- Font size 100%
- Line height 100%
- Letter spacing 100%
Surround yourself with support
Our online community forums provide a safe, non-judgmental space to share your experiences, seek advice and surround yourself with support, 24/7.
Talk to a mental health professional
SANE qualified counsellors and peer support workers can provide you with free digital and telehealth support, information, resources, and referrals.
Additional guidance and support
Receive guidance in developing a personalised support plan. Choose from a range of SANE supports, including multi-session counselling and peer support.
Weekly online discussion groups
Join our weekly online discussions, guided by SANE peer support workers and supported by counsellors. New topics each week.
Peer Guide training and mentoring
Receive training to use your personal mental health experiences in a peer support role, building readiness for employment or further education.
Stories from the community
-
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 for those living with complex mental ... -
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 ago meant that his brain wa... -
Tim: owning my identities
Throughout our lives, we will identify with many different groups. We apply many labels to ourselves to help understand who we are and what we do. For example, only recently did I start identifyin...
Join the community
Connect, communicate and share with like-minded people in a similar situation via our forums and groups.
People with lived experience
For anyone with a complex mental health issue.
Family, friends, workmates and carers
For anyone who has someone in their life they care about with a mental health issue.
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country.
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.
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country.
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.
Service Change
We’re making some changes to our services in the coming months. Our counsellors and peer workers will be offline from Monday, 11 April to Monday, 2 May as they take part in training.
During this period, peer support calls will not be available.
If you need support, please reach out via the direct phone line on 1800 187 263. Our counsellors are available from 10am-10pm Monday to Fridays.
SANE community forums are also available online 24/7 at: saneforums.org