@Former-Member wrote:
When you say "give a voice" to what do you specifically mean by that?
Darcy
That's a great question @Former-Member, and one with a big answer, I've written about 10 000 on this very topic. But in short, it's the capacity to tell stories about oneself, and to make sense of your experience through narrative. This also includes the opportunity to share your story with others. Importatnly, it also means being heard, and feeling like your story matters. Hope that makes sense. 
@Mazarita can we virtually swap places? 12 degrees sounds balmy in comparison to how cold it is here.
@Former-Member LOL! Do you still claim to know more than your boys now that they're big boys? 
Okay, doing a virtual flat swap with you, @CherryBomb. I'd like a getaway to the Blue Mountains for a little bit.
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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 Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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.