Provides information and guidance about Lived Experience (Peer) Work, including its history, principles, role, and the importance of perspectives and language.
Lived Experience (Peer) Workforces
“Embedding Lived Experience (Peer) roles in the health workforce across all levels, not only personal support but also in education, research, advocacy, management and decision-making roles, is vital to meaningful system reform.”
This website builds on the 2022 Western Australian Lived Experience (Peer) Workforces Framework and is updated regularly.
Training and Development
Covers training and development options for Lived Experience (Peer) Workers, including career progression, reflective practice, supervision, and psychosocial hazards.
References
Image Credit: John Walley – Walbrininy, 2018
John Walley, a descendant of the Whadjuk clan within Noongar Country, is a Perth based artist who works mainly with acrylic and experiments with earthy materials. The MHC commissioned John to create a bespoke artwork for its 2018 – 2021 Conciliation Action Plan. The name of the artwork Walbrininy, means spiritual healing. The full artwork can be seen on page 2 of the MHC Conciliation Action Plan on the MHC webpage: www.mhc.wa.gov.au/cap
Recognition of Lived Experience
We recognise the individual and collective expertise of those with living and lived experience of mental health, alcohol and other drug issues and suicidal crisis, including their families, carers and significant others.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Mental Health Commission acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this country and its waters. The Commission wishes to pay its respects to Elders past and present and extend this to all Aboriginal people seeing this message.