Want to influence changes to the data that supports what we know about suicide? The ABS have opened a consultation for topics to be asked in the next population Census in 2026. Add your ideas: abs.gov.au/census/2026-ce…

"We give hope, because we still exist, because we got through a similar period and survived, and continue to recover in a way that is meaningful to us. —Peer-Worker" How can we teach "I survived" in a university degree?! #peerqualifications psycnet.apa.org/record/2021-55…

Q for suicide researchers: Do the people with LE who are participants in your study want to be anonymous? It is assumed that all identifying info SHOULD be removed but what if they WANT to be identified? #reclaimingourstories

We had a great chat with John this week on lived experience literature! This is sure to be a great session.

An opportunity for suicide researchers for consultation in developing a suicide prevention strategy huntlab.science.unimelb.edu.au/suicide-preven…

Have a lived experience and attending Suicide Prevention Australia National Suicide Prevention Conference in two weeks or around Canberra? Come meet up with other LE workers/advocates over breakfast and coffee! eventbrite.com/e/lived-experi…

The lived experience breakfast in Canberra is tomorrow! If you are in town, whether going to the conference or not, you are welcome. Playing Fields Cafe, 33 Allara St Canberra at 7.30am!

Angela Emslie of Suicide Prevention Australia telling the #NSPC23 that we need better lived experience inclusion. We are looking forward to the time when people with LE get a vote at the SPA AGM when it comes to appointment of directors as well as a designated LE position on the board.

There are some researchers who are fantastic allies for people with lived experience and Luke T. Bayliss is one of them. A first that we have seen, a participant sharing their experience when it comes to methodology WITH a researcher. True partnerships. #NSPC23

"People with lived experience need to acknowledge that having a lived experience does not give them experience in ALL lived experiences" ... or something like that but probably with more swearing. Peta Dampney also argued, people with lived experience are NOT experts. #NSPC23

People with lived experience do not need preparation for these governance roles. They have the skills already, they are just not recognised beyond their lived experience in most places.

VMIAC is running a #survey on decision-making in relation to compulsory treatment under mental health laws. The survey will help inform our submission to the Independent Review into Compulsory treatment. Take the survey before COB Fri May 26: buff.ly/42pDqou

EOI: #LivedExperience Advisory Panel @EndingLonelinessTogether are seeking the unique experiences, and perspectives of people who have experienced #loneliness and social isolation to inform new projects and work, some paid, some voluntary. More info: bit.ly/42CFwBs

Our latest advocacy calls for changes to the Suicide Prevention Australia constitution to remove discrimination against people with lived experience and ensure a designated lived experience director role. Read more here:criticle.com.au/thought-leader… Express support here: change.org/p/constitution…

If you are #Canberra based and interested in a career in #MentalHealth #PeerWork, there is a new scholarship scheme for people with #LivedExperience to undertake a Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work. Applications open until 23 June: health.act.gov.au/news/scholarsh…

I shouldn't become suicidal from doing my job I'm speaking out about how I was pressured by the Victorian Govt to change and not release this report I hope you do 2 things: - agree we can't change systems this way - read the #NotBeforeTime report. abc.net.au/news/2023-06-1…

Do you want to contribute to provision of workplace supports, for practitioners working with recurrent suicidal behaviour? Are you a practitioner impacted by this work? GU Ref No: 2023/412. If keen to participate in our study, see attached for further info. AISRAP Griffith University

Are you a lived experience advocate who lives in Perth? We welcome you to come to an informal brunch to mix and mingle with others in the space this weekend in South Perth! eventbrite.com/e/lived-experi…