Hi Amanda, Kylie, Eruanna, everybody,
I am new here too. I live in Wellington. =)
I reckon the best thing you can do for yourself is find yourself a great doctor and inform yourself (independently) and I have found this site is so helpful already so far.
Personally I have been to support groups before (in UK) but I didn't find them as helpful as I had hoped (partly content-wise but mostly making time to attend and location was tricky too). Certainly this kind of support group that you can access 24/7 and with a broad multi-country range of experience and knowledge is GREAT!!
Thanks Feb'star for the heads up about the BCP only costing $3, does it include Yasmin (do you know?) because I recently got 6 months supply and paid about $120!
Caroline x