Carer resources and programs external to Spectrum

* Specific for BPD/personality disorder and complex trauma

• A charity working to promote strength-based information and resources within an environment of hope and optimism for everyone impacted by BPD. 
• The Australian BPD Foundation coordinates BPD Awareness Week (1-7 October). 
• Free membership and subscription to a monthly eBulletin that includes information, resources and events.

Based in NSW, Project Air has a very informative website with a comprehensive range of fact sheets and treatment guidelines.

NEA-BPD Australia run the the Family Connections Program for carers which is a 2-session course running over 12 weeks providing education, skills training and support for people who support someone who has BPD. The course was developed by the NEA-BPD USA with content based on the principles of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. 

The Bouverie Centre, Victoria’s Family Institute, runs a workshop series for families and carers of someone with BPD. 

The Bouverie Centre also offers family therapy and has some expertise in working with families where a member has BPD.

BPD Community provides a voice for members of the BPD community in Victoria with the aim of providing a supportive community for like-minded people who understand the challenges of BPD.

Information available for ‘young carers’ of a person with BPD (Young carers are children or young people up to 25 years of age, who help care in families where someone has an illness, a disability, a mental health issue or who has an issue with alcohol/drug use).

FaPMI coordinators provide local coordination of supports within area mental health and wellbeing services.  

Satellite Foundation provides information and support for children who have a family member with mental health challenges.