BPD: It Doesn't Go Away with Age
Janne McMahon OAM, mental health advocate, spoke with Samara Ross from The Senior online newspaper about how BPD affects older people. "Treatment is just as effective if you're 70 or 17, but access is entirely different". She also noted that "the prognosis is excellent if people can access the right service at the right time." Read more


BPD on the Airwaves!
SA - ABC Radio Adelaide 591 - Judy Burke (Convener, Sanctuary BPD Carer Support) & Dr Maria Naso (Psychiatrist, SA Health) Skip to 1:01:30
VIC - TripleM Gippsland 94.3 & 97.9 - Dr Lukas Cheney (Psychiatrist, Spectrum)
VIC - SYN Panorama 90.7 - Mahlie Jewell (DBT Art Group peer support, NSW)
WA - Inspire Radio - Carissa Wright (Embracing BPD peer support) & Dr Pauline Cole (Psychiatrist & DBT practitioner, Marian Centre)

BPD & Accessing High Quality Care
Aaron lives with BPD, and recently shared some of the changes he’d like to see in the mental health sector with SBS Insight. These changes include an 'increase to the amount of sessions a person with BPD may receive under the Better Access to Medicare Scheme' and the 'media refraining from reinforcing negative stereotypes associated with all mental illness, not just BPD. Read more

Vale - Anne Reeve
Anne Reeve was instrumental in bringing the Family Connections program to Australia. With the late Dr Perry Hoffman and Prof Andrew Chanen she established the Australian branch of the the US-based National Education Alliance for BPD (NEABPD Australia). She was a tireless advocate for educating people about the illness and created the BPD Awareness Week platform to address the stigma associated with the diagnosis. Thankyou Anne, you have made a difference to so many families around Australia. Read more

Survey - Wellbeing of People with BPD during COVID-19 and Telehealth

If you have a diagnosis of BPD (or identify with the symptoms of BPD), we invite you to share your experiences of mental health support and treatment you have received from public, private and community health services using telehealth since the restrictions came into effect. Survey

Survey - Bridging the Gap between Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Difficulties
The University of Sydney is seeking participants for a research project exploring personality traits in relation to the skills targeted in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).  Please note that for every participant recruited through the Foundation, we will receive a $5 donation. Read more 
Survey - Understanding Distress in Caregivers of People with BPD
This international study from University College Cork in Ireland will provide insights into the caregiver experience, as well as the impact of family programs and the impact of COVID-19, on caregivers of those with BPD. See more information and Survey

Petition - 40 funded Better Access visits per year for BPD
Soon to be presented to goverment! Currently there are just over 16,550 signatures on change.org. Help us to make the next milestone – 20,000! Encourage your family and friends and colleagues (maybe even your GP) to sign and keep the momentum going. The petition is requesting an increase in the number of funded visits for treating BPD by the MBS Better Access to Mental Health Initiative, from 10 sessions to 40 sessions, for BPD and other complex mental illnesses. Download & Print or Sign Online

BPD Bandannas
Help raise awareness of BPD with these gorgeous Bandannas
Order on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/ABPDF
Bandannas are $15, $20 for 2, or add $10 for each additional bandanna - postage included! Send in your pics of you or your pets wearing the bandanna for us to share!