This is Jamesy. He gives a single tender kiss to every other pup he sees on his walk. Very kind of him. 14/10

The shit that will always kill me is that 9/10 times when a Nondisabled person says something is accessible, it’s not, but we’re “irritating” when we ask for specifics.

If we find that this is done in Victoria I'm concerned this reflects an unjustifiable limitation on human rights. Should be given considerable oversight from Victorian Ombudsman and the @MentalHealthCC theguardian.com/society/2021/d…

This is shameful - the world has agreed, children as young as ten should not be in jail - there are clear alternatives that work & stop children falling into the quicksand of the legal system. Yet Australia continues to keep 10 y.o's in jail #RaiseTheAge

Scomo needs to google the "Ottowa Charter" and "social determinants of health". I'm sure someone has made a video for kids explaining it.

You can also follow them on instagram here! instagram.com/sincerely_surv…

I've updated my PhD project page so the guide to using social media for consumer engagement, and the accompanying implementation workbook, are easily accessible through the same link. You can also access all my PhD publications here too latrobe.edu.au/chcp/projects/… #ConsEngSoMe

What is the best mental health advice you've been given?

A lot of disability rights orgs and rhetoric center around teaching disabled people how to "advocate for themselves." This is important but it's also dangerous. It gives the message that no one else should be building access, and that it's up to individuals to advocate alone. 1/5

Collaborate with me in 2022! We are recruiting 6 female identifying dancers with lived experience of mental ill health/neurodiversity - to develop a new dance work exploring the intersections of dance, peer support and mental health recovery. Apply today forms.gle/RQDyPNCkZAwmbs…

Can I write "this is ableist AF" in a peer review

The Lived Experience Grants Program aims to support upskilling lived experience workers in consumer and family/carer roles at one of an approved list of organisations. Read about one participant's experience here: mhvic.org.au/news/504-grant… #livedexperience #Mentalhealth

Great to see investment into vital mental health services in the NT. We hope #Budget2022 includes prevention and early intervention as well as support services. Without this, young people will keep reaching their lowest point before getting help. bit.ly/3LbTBwQ

It’s devastating that 1 in 4 young Australians thought about suicide over the past 2 years. The Productivity Commission called for prioritising the social and emotional development of school children. We hope to see this reflected in #Budget2022 bit.ly/3Nav0tU

***BREAKING*** American news outlets are reporting just now that Dominion will NOT settle their upcoming court case with Rupert Murdoch and Fox News. This is terrible news for most media organisations internationally (especially in Australia, where journalists and company