As of 2012
- one in three Australians suffer from stress
- one in five Australians are on stress related medication
- almost half of the nations children suffer from depression, anxiety or and other stress related illness
The Anti-Depression Association of Australia is helping to change that
The ADAA is national, not for profit organisation which identifies programs, therapies, individuals and groups that are able to help people in the community affected by stress related health issues including depression and anxiety.
ADAA brings these groups together so that services may be accessed in a timely and affordable manner to those who need help, today. We seek individuals and businesses support to work towards achievement of these common goals. The ADAA offers a variety of membership types, from free to professional. Become a sponsor of the ADAA today!
How Did We Start?
In 2008 the ADAA was established by a group of like-minded industry professionals. Their goal is to search out more solutions to stress related illness as well as sharing the solutions that are already available.
Some words from our Chairman …
“By uniting the information that we use in business models that work, and by attracting like minded individuals with other solutions willing to offer them for within our structure, we hope to make more of a difference than anyone or any individual business can do alone.”
Beyond Blue have done a tremendous job with awareness and helping to reduce stigma attached to stress related illness, but what sufferers really need now are practical solutions that can provide a real improvement. Every year we lose over 1500 Australian lives to suicide. How many of these could have been saved with solutions that already work for others?
Over the last decade working with a simple education Method (The Fountainhead Method) that I developed with Michelle Mark and her team at Fountainhead Retreat, we saw over 4000 clients complete the program many today claiming cure. During this same period The Mentoring Institute (Coaching Program) trained over 400 life coaches nationally. Every day I get e-mails and calls from people that these programs have really worked for. Our pro bono schemes have helped a further 800 clients whom were suffering hardship to find answers.
We hope by establishing the ADAA we can help to start effecting real change.” Wayne Parrott, Hon Chairman ADAA
What We Do…
REPRESENTING THE SECTOR
Working with Government Representatives (ongoing in a consultative process), Presented to the Senate enquiry on Suicide 2010, visit remote Australian locations spreading the message into Indigenous community, (2010 trip to Alice and Hosted Stolen Generation conference at Fountainhead Retreat 2010), Representing our sponsoring organisations and businesses.
HELPING THE DISADVANTAGED
Through our sponsoring companies we offer discounted programs through our “Pro Bono ” schemes thus being able to create solutions for unemployed, students and pensioners. Over 800 have accessed this program since its commencement.
PRACTITIONER/PROFESSIONAL REFERRAL SERVICES
ADAA operates the following professional referral services for members:
- A Computer data base of ADAA professional members and life coaches with variable search options
- Website with facility for the public to search for an ADAA certified Life Coach
SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE
The ADAA National Administration Office is staffed by a team of full-time staff and support and assistance is available to all ADAA Members during business hours Monday to Friday.
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION
Mind-Body Connections is published and mailed to members quarterly by e-mail. ADAA members are encouraged to submit articles for the publication. Notice board information and Classified Advertisements are available to members at no cost. Sponsors and supporting organisations are invited to advertise to share the cost of same.
ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC MEDIA EXPOSURE
As a National association representing the general public and industry professionals at the pinnacle of the profession. We are often called upon to comment on existing or upcoming therapies/treatments and public health issues. We actively promote and advertise depression and related illnesses and is happy to support others doing like wise in approved programs
DISCLAIMER
If you have a mental health or medical emergency, dial 000.
The ADAA is not an emergency response association.
If you are currently on medication or under the supervision of a healthcare professional, consult with them concerning changes or additions to your present healthcare regime.
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