BIPOLAR RESEARCH FUND-CAROL SMIT -THE IAN PARKER BIPOLAR FUND PHD SCHOLARSHIP FOR BIPOLAR RESEARCH

BIPOLAR RESEARCH FUND-CAROL SMIT -THE IAN PARKER BIPOLAR FUND PHD SCHOLARSHIP FOR BIPOLAR RESEARCH
CAROL SMIT IS PARTNERED WITH AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH AND PERMITTED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BIPOLAR RESEARCH ON BEHALF OF AND UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH PHD RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Carol Smit - About Me

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Ian attended Alvie Consolidated - Colac High & La Trobe Uni. - Vic. - Ian taught Maths, Physics & Chemistry Yrs 11-12 at Templestowe, Mildura, Colac, Freemantle High Schools., Victoria, Australia
My story and tribute to my brother Ian Parker. Tragically Ian lost his life to suicide. Carol Smit is the founder of the FIRST Bipolar research fund for Australia, known as The Ian Parker Bipolar Fund. Carol is a funding partner with Australian Rotary Health & is permitted to raise funds on behalf of and under the auspices of Australian Rotary Health for the Ian Parker Bipolar Fund PhD Scholarship for bipolar research. Donations and sponsorship from global Corporates & the public are welcomed. Carol Smit raises funds through many different events for The Ian Parker Bipolar Fund PhD Scholarship worth a total value of $87,000.00 over 3 years. Carol Smit-Ian Parker Bipolar Fund is registered through Consumer Affairs Victoria - Registration No:11676 Australian Rotary Health is a registered charity. Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible. MAIL TO: Australian Rotary Health P O Box 3455 PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 Phone: (02) 8837 1900 Fax: (02) 9635 5042 www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au Supporting healthier minds, bodies and communities through research, awareness and education. http://australianrotaryhealth.org.au To Contact Carol: ianparkerfund@bigpond.com

Carol Smit - Sister of Ian Parker [dec.]

Carol Smit - Sister of Ian Parker [dec.]
CAROL SMIT - FOUNDER OF THE 'IAN PARKER BIPOLAR FUND'

THE IAN PARKER BIPOLAR FUND PHD SCHOLARSHIP FOR BIPOLAR RESEARCH

SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH - HELPING PREVENT SUICIDE

The Ian Parker Biplar Fund PhD Scholarship requires your generosity.
For every dollar globally donated you will be contributing toward growing the funds so vital for the many Ian Parker Bipolar Fund PhD Scholarships to be offered by Australian Rotary Health for bipolar research.
EVERY $2.00 or more donation is greatly appreciated.
Please remember each child or adult you may know, who so desperately deserves YOUR help.
A scientific breakthrough for an eventual cure for bipolar disorder through research is paramount.
Adequate funds need to be raised for this goal to be realised.
Australian Rotary Health is a registered charity.
Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible:
DONATE ONLINE:
or
For donations NOT requiring a Taxation receipt, please use the banking detail options below:
Account Name: Ian Parker Bipolar Fund
Branch Name: Bendigo Bank Colac, Victoria Australia
BSB No: 633-000
Account No: 143693984

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www.bipolarresearchfund.org.au - direct NEW 'DONATE' button link to donate to ARH - Ian Parker Bipolar Fund.
To obtain a Tax Receipt your donations are to be paid to Australian Rotary Health / Ian Parker Bipolar Fund PhD Scholarship for Bipolar Research which is part of the PhD Scholarship Program by visiting either site above.
Australian Rotary Health is a Registered Charity.
Donations of $2.00 or more are Tax Deductible.
MAIL TO:
Australian Rotary Health
P O Box 3455
PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
AUSTRALIA
Phone: (02) 8837 1900
Fax: (02) 9635 5042

For UPCOMING EVENTS for raising funds for bipolar research and much more:




Monday, October 6, 2014

juggle4bipolar challenge - Ian Parker Bipolar Research Fund





GLOBAL CHALLENGE!!!! - JUGGLE4BIPOLAR 
RAISING FUNDS FOR BIPOLAR RESEARCH

Please SHARE and SUPPORT this FUN GLOBAL CHALLENGE!!!
 
This is my way of signifying the 'ups and downs' of the 'HIGHS and LOWS' of BIPOLAR DISORDER as we JUGGLE our way around the GLOBE and HELP TO RAISE a MINIMUM of ONE MILLION DOLLARS towards this insidious Mental Illness - Bipolar Disorder - through BIPOLAR RESEARCH!!
 
PLEASE SUPPORT and HELP to LESSEN THE HIGH RATE OF SUICIDE caused by BIPOLAR DISORDER and to ERADICATE STIGMA by sharing more EMPATHY, AWARENESS and EDUCATION!!  Thank You!!
 
PLEASE COME ABOARD AND SHOW HOW YOU CARE THAT MANIC HIGHS, DEPRESSEIVE LOWS and TRAGIC SUICIDE - DOES MATTER!!
 
Juggle!! Nominate x 3 people!! Upload Video !! Make a Donation!!
 
Please reference: juggle4bipolar challenge in message box:
 

Monday, December 3, 2012

What is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar is a mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.
Bipolar disorder, also  known as 'Manic-depression' is a brain disorder that causes irregular and unusual shifts in behaviours, distorts moods and thoughts, energy, and the ability to function. The fatigue, lack of well being and low self esteem is often associated with feelings of guilt in the lower, depressive mood and followed by the feeling of extreme elevation of mood, energy and excitement, delusion and illusion. This is known as the usual 'up' or 'high' spectrum of mood change and this sudden surge of sleeplessness and energy leads to very exhausting cycles of 'lows' and deep depression.
Bipolar Disorder is often referred to as having a 'yo-yo' or 'spiralling' syndrome as one continuously cycles from repeated 'high' and 'low' mood disorders. Bipolar Disorder is very different from the normal 'ups and downs' that everyone goes through. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe often giving the feeling of being able to 'conquer all' with the heightened pleasure and exhilaration of strength and false sense of 'wellness', coupled with almost unendurable suffering and unfortunately for many and not infrequently, suicide.
It is has been said that Bipolar Disorder appears to be an illness that is biological in its origins, yet one that feels psychological during the experience of these episodes.  Bipolar Disorder has been related to damaged family and partner relationships, poor job ethics and interrupted school performance.
Early recognition and effective early treatment is vital to the future well being of people with bipolar mood  symptoms. The positive news is that with effective treatment bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this illness can lead self satisfying and productive lives.
Links about understanding more about Bipolar Disorder for individuals, families and caregivers and how to get help for this illness have been posted on the right upper side of this page.