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More than 116,000 people experience homelessness on any given night in Australia. 

People like Shaun, a proud Wathaurong man who was previously homeless, battling alcoholism and had fractured relationships with his family. 

The 54-year-old has an acquired brain injury and has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.  

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What we do

We support people experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns to find help, hope and purpose in their lives.
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Learn about the system

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support for people with disability, including disability related to a mental health condition. It puts people at the centre of making decisions about their life and it supports them to achieve their goals.
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Gill Callister

By Gill Callister, CEO Mind Australia

Every year International Women’s Day (IWD) rolls around and I’m reminded of the 1979 cinematic masterpiece Alien.

Ripley, portrayed by the incomparable Sigourney Weaver, is faced with a seemingly indefatigable foe, as characterised by one of the all-time great lines:

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Your recovery journey

Mental health recovery is a unique experience to each person, and is possible for everyone.
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Mind Australia CEO Gill Callister has labelled the increased role of people with lived experience of mental ill-health as the “game changer” in mental health reform.