Lived Experience Australia

Whether it's in person, on the phone, in meetings, over text or social media, there are things you can do to Make Every Conversation Matter.

This #MHFADay download @Mental Health First Aid International 's 25 ways to Make Every Conversation Matter.

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We spend a lot of our day in conversation. Every one of these is an opportunity to connect , to #MakeEveryConversationMatter, to recognise the signs that someone may be experiencing mental health challenges, and to have a supportive conversation.

Your insights could help build a more effective, coordinated approach to suicide prevention across the country.

10-minute confidential survey covering system gaps, service connections, and what actually works.

Survey here: zurl.co/K4tJ3

Not keen on surveys? You can speak directly with researchers: NSPI@artd.com.au

Important opportunity to influence suicide prevention reform 🔍

ARTD Consultants is mapping Australia's suicide prevention system for the federal health department. They need perspectives from consumers, carers, families and professionals.

The webinar covers planning, execution, key findings, and methods for incorporating recommendations into practice - valuable insights for anyone working in AOD services.

Register: zurl.co/UHe3j
Safe Research Partnerships: zurl.co/TNLSI

We recently collaborated with them on our Safe Research Partnerships resource, providing guidance for ethical research that prioritises participant safety and meaningful engagement.

This kind of rigorous evaluation work is essential to ensure services continue delivering evidence-based support that genuinely meets community needs.

We value CMHDARN's commitment to practice-focused research that supports workers in the field.

They conducted a comprehensive evaluation of their National AOD Services Model of Care (originally developed in 2019) after several years of implementation.

Highlighting practical AOD service evaluation insights from CMHDARN webinar featuring the Salvation Army AOD Services & Deakin University partnership.

#MentalHealth #SystemChange #LivedExperience

The barriers are real, the delays harm people, but this research points to genuine solutions.
Sharing for @sane.org - register at: zurl.co/kGZkk
Lived experience voices, policy makers, researchers & advocates coming together. This is how system change happens.

Tomorrow 1pm AEST - crucial webinar on mental health system navigation 📍
The Digital Navigation Project findings are exactly what our community needs. 2,000+ people shared their experiences trying to access mental health care in Australia.

wellbeing, and how applying a social and emotional wellbeing lens can strengthen mental health research in community contexts.

Date: Wednesday 13 August 2025

Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm AEST

Register: zurl.co/aj3oD

Join Professor Pat Dudgeon AM, Dr Clinton Schultz, Professor Gail Garvey, and Dr Graham Gee as they discuss the underlying principles of social and emotional wellbeing from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worldview, approaches to measuring social and emotional

This webinar will unpack the cultural concepts of social and emotional wellbeing, its practical implementation, and its role in research and community-based mental health initiatives.

On Wednesday 13 August, Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia will be hosting a webinar exploring social and emotional wellbeing as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander paradigm for wellbeing.

✔️ Great benefits

This is a designated lived experience role. We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. More information and application details can be found: zurl.co/yWuUJ


#Peerwork#Lived Experience Leadership #MentalHealthJobs

This role will build and manage peer services, starting with a pilot in adult mental health and expanding into areas like suicide prevention and alcohol and drug services.

✔️ Senior Officer Grade C
✔️ Lead a small team
✔️ Values-driven, trauma-informed work

We’re looking for a lived experience leader to help shape and lead peer-led mental health services at Canberra Health Services.

Sharing on behalf of Canberra Health Services who are currently hiring.

Manager of Peer Services

📍 Canberra | 💼 Permanent | 💰 $125K–$134K + 12% Super | 🗓️ Closes 24 Aug

Encouraging development: Government investment in digital initiatives & National Early Intervention Service consultation shows expanding access commitment.

ABC coverage: zurl.co/BJCsx
Ramsay's statement: zurl.co/rmuDC

Change in mental health services requires careful navigation - we're committed to working with providers to support smooth transitions.

Understanding service changes: Ramsay Health Care is transitioning their psychology clinic model, moving from 20 locations to 3 focused sites (Cairns, Charlestown & Joondalup) by August.

We recognise this affects many people's current support arrangements.

From a lived experience perspective, this is the kind of accessible, person-centred approach we need more of across the mental health sector.

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Building national mental health infrastructure is complex and time-intensive, but the phone service ensures support reaches areas without physical centres yet. The quiz at zurl.co/PBGLX helps you navigate options based on your specific situation.

Walk-in centres (rolling out progressively), phone support (1800 595 212 - Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm), online resources including crisis support for after-hours needs, and specialised Kids Hubs for children 0-12.

The mental health system has too many barriers. Medicare Mental Health is working to change that.

Free support for anyone in Australia:
✅ No appointments needed
✅ No referrals required
✅ No diagnosis necessary

#LivedExperience #TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealthResearch #SurvivorVoices
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Your experiences can help create better systems.
💰 $100 gift card for participants
🔒 Confidential online interviews
📋 Secure registration process

This survivor-centred research approach is exactly what's needed to drive real change in how services respond to trauma.