Schizophrenia Fellowship of New South Wales

The Schizophrenia Fellowship of New South Wales describes itself as a "nonprofit, community based organisation" which is "committed to improving the circumstances and welfare of people living with schizophrenia, their relatives and carers, and professionals working in the area". 

People

 * Rob Ramjan - Chief Executive Officer
 * Sue Sacker - General Manager


 * Judge Frank Walker - President
 * Alex River - Vice President
 * Dianne Ross - Junior Vice-President

History
The Fellowship's website says the organisation "commenced with a public meeting held at the Seymour Centre in 1985". 

Funding
The Fellowship receives funding from a number of sources including many pharmaceutical companies.

The "Quality of Life" section of their website is openly sponsored by Eli Lilly. 

Sponsors of "Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2006" are:
 * NSW Department of Health
 * Wesley Health & Counselling Services
 * Janssen-Cilag (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson)
 * Pfizer
 * Mayne
 * AstraZeneca
 * Lundbeck
 * Eli Lilly

Most of these sponsors are also mentioned as past donors or supporters in the 2004/5 annual report.

During "Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2006" (14th - 20th May) SFNSW aired TV commercials inviting viewers to "sniff the screen". The commercial stated that "people who smell odours that aren't there could have an early symptom of schizophrenia if you are worried see your doctor or contact the schizophreniza fellowship".

Contact
Building 37 Digby Road Gladesville Hospital Gladesville, NSW 2111

Locked Bag 5014 Gladesville NSW 1675 Australia

Phone: +61 2 9879 2600 Fax: +61 2 9879 2699 Email: info AT sfnsw.org.au Web: http://www.sfnsw.org.au