A guide to the co-design of research that draws on the knowledge(s) of people with lived and living experience. This resource is for people who have an interest in deepening participation and co-designing research in MH & AO. Published by the Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Research Network
LE Governance Framework: Centring People, Identity and Human Rights for the Benefit of All
Resource | 2023
‘the Framework’ responds to calls from the mental health and other sectors for changes in the way systems are governed to align them more strongly with human rights approaches and to meaningfully embrace lived experience. Its applicability and reach span a spectrum of settings and sectors.
Toolkit to Authentically Embed Lived Experience Governance
Resource | 2023
The toolkit provides users with a selection of tools and resources to assist in exploring and assessing their own governance processes and formulate a pathway towards embedding lived experience governance across their systems, structures, policies, processes, practices, programs and services.
Lived Experience Leadership Digital Library
Resource | 2023
The Lived Experience Leadership Digital Library is a central repository of mental health consumer and carer leadership-related knowledge and initiatives:
- Lived Experience Leadership
- Engagement and Participation
- Co-design and Co-production
- Lived Experience Workforce
- Lived Experience Research
National Lived Experience Workforce Guidelines
Resource | 2022
The Guidelines are intended to inform employers and funding bodies and to support change across the mental health sector by improving understanding of the benefits of the Lived Experience workforce and by supporting employers to assess their local readiness and prioritise activities.
Scoping paper - Pathways for Supporting the 'Not Negotiable' Lived Experience Workforces to Thrive
Resource | 2022
The paper provides recommendations for improving existing training options, career opportunities and support structures to strengthen the lived experience (peer) workforces incl. key opportunities for growth, expansion, professionalisation and advocacy
History of lived experience work in Victoria
Resource | 2019
A brief history of lived experience (peer) work in Victoria, including a timeline of key events in mental health, social justice and lived experience work in Victoria and Australia
History of lived experience work in Victoria
Resource | 2019
A brief history of lived experience (peer) work in Victoria, including a timeline of key events in mental health, social justice and lived experience work in Victoria and Australia
Introduction to Lived Experience Roles
Resource | 2019
This resource introduces different lived experience (peer) roles.
Introduction to Lived Experience Roles
Resource | 2019
This resource introduces different lived experience (peer) roles.