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Practical tip sheets for mental health consumers, carers, peer workers and families navigating Australia's mental health system. Developed by Lived Experience Australia through lived experience expertise, these free resources cover advocacy, self-care, COVID-19 impacts, and working effectively with mental health services.

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Lived/Living Experience Reflective Guide

Safe Research Partnership with People with Lived and Living Experience (LE) - a Reflective Guide for people WITH LE Partnering in Research

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Lived/Living Experience Research Checklist

Safe Research Partnership with People with Lived and Living Experience (LE) - A Checklist

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Tips for getting the most out of your GP appointment

Follow this helpful guide to get the most out of your next GP visit and stay healthy

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COVID19 - Returning To The Workplace

Tips for a smooth transition back into workplaces after COVID19 restrictions ease

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COVID19 - Looking After Yourself

Tips for Lived Experience or Peer Workers during COVID19

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Being an Effective Advocate

An overview of the things that will help you advocate effectively.

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Looking After Yourself

How to ensure you manage the risks and look after yourself in advocacy.

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Briefing and Debriefing in Advocacy

How briefing and debriefing help protect you in advocacy.

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Keeping the Enthusiasm Going

Why buddies are good for keeping your enthusiasm going.

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Self Reflection and Evaluation

Learn how reflecting and evaluating ourselves boosts confidence.

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Advocacy within Organisations

Learn more about how to influence change in organisations through advocacy.

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Tip Sheets

Lived Experience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of all the lands on which we undertake our advocacy.

We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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We also recognise all those with lived experience of mental health challenges. We acknowledge that we can only provide leadership in systemic advocacy through valuing, respecting, and drawing upon their lived experience expertise and knowledge.

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We acknowledge their enormous contribution to our work.

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