Raise community awareness about Bipolar Disorder
Provide broad-based education programs regarding the condition
Promote a positive understanding of bipolar among health care professionals and service providers
Encourage the formation of bipolar support groups
HAPPY 12 BIRTHDAY
BIPOLAR AUSTRALIA !
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22 April 2026
For the past 12 years our volunteers have been working hard to support hundreds of thousands of people with bipolar, their carers, family members, employers, mental health professionals, students, scientific researchers, and the general community.
(any donation of $2 or more may be deducted from your next tax bill)
Bipolar Disorder is a serious life-long mental health condition which features pronounced mood swings affecting close to 3% of Australians and the people around them. Treatment includes medication, counselling, education and support groups. With proper treatment, people may be able to work, have families and participate in all aspects of community life.
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ESTABLISH MORE (GREATLY NEEDED) BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUPS
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DEVELOP NEW EDUCATIONAL ONLINE BIPOLAR COURSES
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MAINTAIN OUR POPULAR, INFORMATIVE WEBSITE
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DISTRIBUTE OUR HIGHLY-REGARDED ‘COMING HOME WITH BIPOLAR’ BOOKLET
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ASSIST SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AND RESEARCH
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PUBLISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATIVE GUIDES AND LEAFLETS
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ARRANGE TALKS, SEMINARS, STALLS AND CONFERENCES
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MAINTAIN OUR SERVICE DIRECTORY
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REACH PEOPLE IN RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS
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COLLECT AND PUBLISH PERSONAL RECOVERY STORIES
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PROMOTE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITION AND ELIMINATE STIGMA
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CELEBRATE WORLD BIPOLAR DAY
Bipolar Australia is immensely proud to release
NEEDS OF AUSTRALIANS LIVING WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER
The largest survey that has been conducted in Australia so far that assesses
the needs of people living with bipolar disorder in Australia specifically.
Susana Bluwol, Co-Founder of Bipolar Australia, has achieved her long-standing goal of conducting a comprehensive and authoritative survey to identify the unique needs of Australians affected by bipolar disorders. This milestone is the result of Susana's collaboration with renowned expert Dr Tania Perich, a researcher specializing in bipolar disorder and depression, and Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University's School of Psychology, and Kelly Kakakios, a clinical psychologist. Together, they aim to provide a factual and publicly available report on the specific needs of people living with bipolar disorders in Australia.
Support Groups
Bipolar Disorder Course
It is our great pleasure to introduce our free e-learning course developed by Bipolar Australia, designed to help you learn about the definition of bipolar disorder, how it is different from other illnesses, how to identify the different types of bipolar disorder and their key signs and symptoms, treatments including diagnosis, medications, therapies, mood tracking & wellness plans treatments, as well as the role of carers, family and friends in Bipolar Disorder management. We hope you enjoy the content.
Bipolar Australia gratefully acknowledges the past and present support of the following entities
An Odd View Creative
L&E Beresh Optometrists
