Bipolar Gala Dinner

About This Event
Bipolar Australia is holding their annual Gala Dinner on 31st of March 2023 at the stunning Parkroyal Hotel in Parramatta. This event boasts fine food, high level business networking and the opportunity to support a great cause that will save and improve lives.

Key Facts
• Over 598,000 people in Australia have bipolar.
• Bipolar has a huge impact on families, carers and employers.
• It takes an average of 9 years to get a correct diagnosis of bipolar.
• People impacted by bipolar need specialist services.
• Thousands of people affected by bipolar still lack basic support and self-management knowledge.
• Bipolar can be diagnosed, treated and well managed.

Who Is Bipolar Australia
‘Founded in 2014, Bipolar Australia is the only national non-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar. Peer support workers and volunteers are at the core of our work, led by our passionate Board of Directors’ – Susana Bluwol.

Bipolar Australia supporting everyone affected by bipolar disorders, including people with the condition, their carers, families and friends, and mental health services and professionals.

Key Things Bipolar Australia Does
• Educational resources available online to read, download and print.
• Personal stories presentations and educational events like conferences and forums.
• World Bipolar Day, a yearly national campaign raising awareness to bipolar disorder.
• Establishing Peer Support Groups for people affected by bipolar and their families, carers and friends.

Our Vision
Our vision is to be a national peak organisation with the capacity to set the agenda regarding the treatment and management of bipolar disorder across Australia, and to foster recovery for every Australian affected by the condition, regardless of their cultural heritage, educational attainment or socio-economic status.