The SITC Bush Tribe

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ABOUT OUR BUSH TRIBE:

Support that's laser focused only on busy rural / remote Australians wanting to cut back or quit booze is something we began pioneering almost a decade ago. That means we've got a lot of hard-earned skin in the game exploring what works best specifically for online peer support (or as we call it, mates helping mates) in a group environment that connects you regardless of your rural or remote geographic location.

A quick search online will bring an endless list of groups up - and we certainly aren't re-inventing the wheel here.

But what is different about us, and our Tribe, are these things:

we are absolutely non-negotiable about our focus on rural and remote people
if that isn't you there are plentiful options that already exist in your city and your back yard
as a registered charity, we are also non-negotiable about governance (aka, doing this stuff with immense care)
our admins are (and will always be) lived experience experts with lengthy sobriety themselves
our ethics are old-school ... we admin without apology on keeping the BT a polite, safe, nurturing space
we onboard newbies through the application form (above)
this is so that we can (a) help fight for you with the information, and (b) ensure you're the right fit.

we don't represent a programme or a method - this is PEER-to-peer support only
however we insist that members are also looking into a programme or guided stepwork of their choice
we don't use labels, absolutes, or mandates around anonymity
but the option to post anonymously is there for those who need it
we don't believe in one-size-for-all
we don't care if you're 18 and sober curious or 80 and thirty years sober - you are ALL welcome