To ensure that each support group is a safe space, we ask that members read and adhere to the following rules:
- Support groups are confidential spaces, do not share personal information divulged in a meeting.
- Be courteous, listen and show respect to each other and the group facilitator.
- The group facilitator may at times guide the conversations to keep the meeting generally focused on bipolar disorder and away from inappropriate topics.
- Allow everyone to have their say.
- Respect opinions that are different to yours.
- Refrain from using abusive, offensive and inappropriate language.
- Threatening physical behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Exploitation of group members whether it be: sexually, physically, emotionally, financially or in any other way that is deemed inappropriate will not be condoned.
By entering our meeting, you are agreeing to our policies and procedures and will agree to adhere to them.
Anyone who infringes the rules of the group will be asked to leave.
The views expressed within the group don’t necessarily represent the views of Bipolar Life Victoria.
Bipolar Life adheres to the Victorian government guidelines and mandates regarding Covid-19.
If at any point Victoria has to go into a lockdown we switch to Zoom meetings.
For further information on current regulations please go to the Victorian Government website.
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It's a good idea to sign up for these alerts even if you don't usually forget, that way if a meeting gets cancelled at the last minute or we go into a sudden lockdown, you will be informed.
The Melbourne Bipolar Support Group holds its monthly meetings at The Duke of Wellington Hotel, 146 Flinders St, Melbourne 3000. We meet on the 4th Saturday of each month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
The purpose of our support group is to provide an opportunity for people living with bipolar disorder and other mood disorders to connect with other diagnosed people with similar experiences. Group members gain strength and support from each other, and learn new ways of coping through sharing feelings, knowledge, information and ideas.
Visit our Meetup page and let us know you are coming.
Bipolar Life adheres to the Victorian government guidelines and mandates regarding Covid-19.
If at any point Victoria has to go into a lockdown we switch to Zoom meetings.
For further information on current regulations please go to the Victorian Government website.
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