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Results are in: Our community are feeling alone and unsupported
Results from the recent SANE Bridging the Gap survey show many are struggling to obtain the support they need. |
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SANE's Bridging the Gaps Survey: Support and Wellbeing edition was designed to capture a snapshot of day to day life for Australians living with complex or long term mental ill health. Almost 500 people generously shared their experiences with us and outcomes have been released today in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023. Survey results showed a significant level of distress and isolation including –
The financial implications of living with mental ill health was highlighted, with only 7% able to access bulk billed support services, 35% reporting out of pocket costs for mental health care of at least $2000 per year. According to SANE CEO Rachel Green, these results demonstrate the need to urgently life our game when it comes to supporting the hundreds of thousands of Australians living with mental ill health and trauma. ‘We spend a lot of time raising awareness and we spend a lot of time talking about mental health, so it’s extremely frustrating to see that we’re still turning away from people living with mental ill health.’ ‘People need more than just a prescription, they need support to help them access the things we all need in life – things like social connection, secure housing and meaningful employment.’ ‘Providing support for people to not just survive but thrive, improves mental health outcomes today and reduces the impact of mental ill health in the future.’ ‘This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re asking both State and Commonwealth governments to commit stable investment into accessible psychosocial support services to help those impacted by mental ill health to live healthy, meaningful and productive lives.’ |
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all community members who took part in this survey.
Please remember that SANE support services are available at sane.org/get-support
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.