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.
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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.
NEXUS Resources
Resource | 2018
Dual Diagnosis resources and webinars developed/delivered by NEXUS can be found via this page. Includes: Reasons for Use Package; Straight Up documentaries exploring the lived experience; Consumers Can Ask and Carers Can Ask booklets.
Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan
Resource | 2017
The Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan (Fifth Plan) is an integral part of the National Mental Health Strategy. Endorsed by the Australian Health Ministers’ Conference in 1992, the National Mental Health Strategy is formed by a suite of documents, each with a specific purpose.
History of lived experience work in Victoria
Resource | 2013
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
Charter of Peer Support
Resource | 2011
The Charter of Peer Support has been developed to ensure that peer support services are available to consumers and carers when and where we need it.