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SANE Australia is a national charity helping Australians affected by mental illness. Established in 1998, the SANE Helpline provides information about symptoms, treatments, and support for families and carers.

Initiatives and Research
Along with providing assistance, SANE Australia has been tackling stigma of depression at work and in the media since 2013. The national survey by Sane Australia in 2013 has shown that almost 50 per cent of Australian workers have taken time off because of depression and nearly half of that number have kept the reason secret. Of those who chose not to disclose they were suffering depression around half felt it was a private issue and they couldn't be assisted by their employer.

In 2014 SANE Australia and the University of New England released research which challenged the long-held public perception that suicide is a selfish act. The findings show that people who try to take their own lives feel that they're "a burden" on their families and friends. SANE's suicide prevention manager Sarah Coker said that understanding why people consider suicide is the key to saving lives.

SANE Australia offers assistance via helpline and several other programs.

Helpline
1800 18 SANE (7263) is a national online and Free-call service providing information, advice and referral to anyone concerned about mental illness.

Mind+Body initiative
SANE Australia’s Mind + Body initiative recognises that a healthier life includes both mental and physical wellness, and promotes steps to improve health for the whole person.

SANE Media Centre
The SANE Media Centre promotes and supports the accurate and responsible portrayal of mental illness and suicide within the Australian media. In 2016 SANE Australia joined forces with Getty Images, hoping to change the way people perceive mental illness and encourage its positive visual representation.

Mindful Employer program
SANE's Mindful Employer program provides both managers and employees with advice and information on mental health. It is an e-Learning or face-to-face training program for any business in Australia.