You Have Nothing To Be Ashamed For Depression Shouldn't Be Ignored     Naomi, being a mental health consumer herself sees a greater need for better understanding, care, and finacial support, while reducing the stigma asociated with psychiatric disorders.  Her perception of Mental health in Australia is that it is very stagnant, sluggish, with a high need for attention.   Here are a few of the many support links to give people with a crippling cycle of mental anguish, and need for acceptance within their community.

By privlege of The Australian Federal Government, Health and Aging, this link will take you to their tabacco site.

ASPIRE - A not for profit organisation based in South West Victoria and across Tasmania providing rehabilitation and support to those affected by mental illness and their families.

SANE, an important information help with a supportive Helpline contact service.

The Black Dog Institute (relating mainly to depression and bipolar illness).

DepressioNet - a forum for those with depression, and other mental illness. There is 24 hr support counselling, and a chat room.

Red Cross mental health support services, including M.A.T.E.S. in Tasmania

THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION PROMOTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF NSW TO ACHIEVE THEIR OPTIMAL LEVEL OF MENTAL HEALTH

The Mental Health Council of Australia MHCA is the peak, national non-governent lobbying organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.

Centrelink - Australia

LIFELINE 13 11 14

Beyondblue - relating to depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and post natal depression