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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. Taking time to have a simple conversation, sending a kind message or taking the time to listen can make a meaningful difference. Learn more, and get involved here: zurl.co/SdEJx #TogetherWeThrive #MentalHealthMonthAU #WMHD2026

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

1 in 3 people in Australia feel lonely, it's impacting their wellbeing. Our partners @EndingLonelinessTogether are hosting the National Loneliness Conference but it's more than a that, it’s a chance to connect, collaborate and lead real change. 👉 zurl.co/v9ghk

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We’re supporting #CareBeyondCrisis and the call to put community-based mental health care first, calling for greater investment in the services, supports and workforce needed to make community-based mental health care available to more people. zurl.co/UrvOM

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Registrations for ARTD's online group interviews on Australia's Disability Strategy close Monday 12 October. If you live with disability, or love someone who does, your experience belongs in the room. Register on the ARTD page: zurl.co/vOoRM #DisabilityStrategy

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Connection Changes Outcomes: In BPD, Every Interaction Matters. This BPD Awareness Week, our national BPD survey is open, capturing the lived experience of BPD care in people's own words. zurl.co/231WP #BPDSurvey #BPDLivedExperience #mentalhealthmonth

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Simple ways to support your wellbeing during #MentalHealthMonth. Download a free calendar packed with daily tips! Download your calendar today: zurl.co/9K8nc #TogetherWeThrive #MentalHealthMonthAU #WMHD202

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's BPD Awareness Week. Our third national BPD survey is open, and this research comes from you: consumers and carers describing what it's really like, in your own words. Take the survey: zurl.co/Dy1jw #BPDSurvey #BPDLivedExperience

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tomorrow is the first day of Mental Health Month. 1:30pm Sydney time: our free one-hour webinar on the Big 5, with Nick Titov AM. Can't make it live? Register anyway, we'll send the recording. Register: zurl.co/PKofq #MentalHealthMonth #TheBig5

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

MindSpot Clinic's Big 5 Self-Assessment Checklist is a practical way to see how you're tracking on 5 everyday actions linked to wellbeing. Download it: zurl.co/bLXha Register for our free 1 Oct webinar: zurl.co/rLZU4 #TheBig5

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

NSW Based followers - online Rights and Self-Advocacy Training being offered FREE by @Finding North for people with a lived and living experience of mental health challenges. Starts: 4th Nov runs for 7 weeks, Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm (NSW time) Register zurl.co/ZAdiM

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

@Federation University Australia researching peer workers aged 45+ to explore the intersection of ageing, wellbeing, and peer mental health work - see the attached flyer or follow the link zurl.co/MHLe8 Please share. #MentalHealth #PeerWork #Ageing #Wellbeing

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sharon says nobody leaves a chat with Nick Titov AM without a grin. He shares the Big 5, five everyday actions for better mental health, at our free webinar Thu 1 Oct, day one of Mental Health Month, 1:30pm Sydney time. Register: zurl.co/fw5jb #MentalHealthMonth #TheBig5

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Emerging Minds 2026 National Workforce Survey is now zurl.co/wk3VQ, community services, social services, education, policy, research and leadership professionals - please complete. zurl.co/Yrsd4 #NationalWorkforceSurvey #ChildMentalHealth

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Ever said "Hey, is [name] okay? They seem quiet/distracted/moody/etc lately." Don't ask someone else, ask THEM. #RUOK Show up and show you care enough to ask. Resources: zurl.co/6SQta #RUOKday #wspd #changethenarrative #RUOKAnyDay

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We hear from LGBTIQ+ people in our community, and the family who love them, that services don't always get it right. If you work in mental health or suicide prevention, MindOut's Sector Survey 2026 wants your honest reflection. 10-15 min. Survey: zurl.co/5zw9f

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Missed our Human Rights webinar? We've got you. View it on our learning site (zurl.co/3zgTn free to join) or read the report on our website (zurl.co/aoELq). True co-design and lived experience led research. #livedexperienceleadership #codesign #humanrights #mentalhealthresearch

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our August eNews is out! Sharon's Tom Trauer Award, our upcoming Big 5 webinar, and the psychiatrist shortage with insights from Rachael Burns. Not receiving it? Check your inbox or read here: zurl.co/kdUgA Not subscribed? Sign up: zurl.co/l8xBw

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Today at 1pm AEST: the official launch of Claiming Your Human Rights. Still time to register if you haven't already. zurl.co/HJzwl #HumanRights #LivedExperience

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

This Monday, 1pm AEST: join us for the official launch of Claiming Your Human Rights. 186 people told us what claiming your rights in mental health settings actually looks like. Free, online, about 45 minutes. zurl.co/hE6pE #HumanRights #LivedExperience #MentalHealthChallenges

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Over a year of co-design shaped our new human rights survey. Peer leader Barbara Read: "An opportunity to create something positive out of a challenging environment." Join the launch webinar Mon 17 Aug, 1pm AEST. zurl.co/YOQzp #HumanRights #LivedExperience

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Simple ways to make room for connection: eat with others, wave and chat, sit next to someone new, invite someone to do something you already do. Try one this weekend, it might feel odd at first, but it gets easier. zurl.co/k2NAc #MakeRoom #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Congratulations to Professor Sharon Lawn, who won the Tom Trauer Evaluation and Research Award at @themhsorg’s Awards Gala last night, recognising a research career grounded in lived experience. #TheMHSAwards

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

One respondent, on why a patient's own insight deserves to be heard: "You have tremendous insight and a right to make this known and to be listened to." From our new report, Claiming Your Human Rights. Launch webinar Mon 17 August, 1pm AEST. zurl.co/U71ZS

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Ever walked into a room where you didn't know anyone? What made it easier was usually simple: someone said hello, there was something to do, you didn't have to explain yourself. A warm welcome makes the difference. zurl.co/uTH6D #MakeRoom #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

ACU researchers are inviting adult mental health consumers and carers in NSW with experience of Community Treatment Orders (CTOs), for a research interview, 45-60 min, via Teams, phone, or in person. Further info via the link. zurl.co/re6xK #MentalHealthResearch #CTOs

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Loneliness Awareness Week runs from 3-9 August, but connection isn't a one-week idea, it grows in spaces we intentionally make for each other. We're proud members of Ending Loneliness Together. Theme: Make Room for Connection. zurl.co/FgU0J #MakeRoom #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Loneliness Awareness Week (3-9 August) is almost here. Get in early with Ending Loneliness Together's free Room for Many online event. Two sessions: Mon 4 Aug, 12pm AEST: zurl.co/A8Afw Tue 5 Aug, 7pm AEST: zurl.co/uxBFz #MakeRoom #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Last call before Monday: join Kym McMinn, founder of T & K Support Services, for 'Identity Before Diagnosis' at 12.30pm AEST. About 40 minutes, online, free, recorded. zurl.co/OseGn #MentalHealthChallenges #LivedExperience #TraumaInformedCare

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

186 people told us what it's like to claim human rights in mental health settings, what worked, what didn't, and what needs to change. Join us for the launch of our new report, Monday 17 August at 1pm AEST. zurl.co/KCNL2 #HumanRights #LivedExperience #MentalHealthChallenges

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Deakin University's FACES project is recruiting people aged 12-35 in Australia with psychosis-like experiences, or a first episode/diagnosis in the last 5 years. Zoom assessment (3-5hrs), gift card reimbursement. Know someone eligible? Please share. zurl.co/99XSR #PsychosisResearch

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Reminder: Kym McMinn, founder of T & K Support Services, joins us for 'Identity Before Diagnosis' on Mon 3 August, 12.30pm AEST. About 40 minutes, online. zurl.co/a1oQj #MentalHealthChallenges #LivedExperience #TraumaInformedCare

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

A quick repeat for anyone who missed it in June: Orygen and Monash University want to hear from carers of young people with early psychosis. What have you noticed in memory, concentration or decision-making, and what would have actually helped? One-hour Zoom interview, $40 eGift Card. zurl.co/ULN1I

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Medicare funds a health check at 45–49 and again from 75. Nothing in between. New modelling out today for International Self-Care Day: closing that gap for 55–59 year olds could be worth $233M a year in health, income and fiscal benefits. Report: zurl.co/tbBF1

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A diagnosis can tell a clinician a lot. It rarely tells them who you are. Join LEA on Monday 3 August for "Identity Before Diagnosis," a conversation with Kym McMinn on person-led, trauma-informed practice. Free, online, around 40 minutes. Session will be recorded.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Free webinar from Finding North, 3:30pm AEST Mon 27 July: an introduction to eCPR, hosted by certified trainers Anna Armstrong & Bea Luraschi. A lived-experience-led approach built on connecting, empowering and revitalising. 90 mins, recording available. Register: zurl.co/5CPte #LivedExperience

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Finding North is seeking 6 First Nations peoples with lived experience of mental health challenges for a paid co-design team (13 months, $60/hr, 1 online meeting/month). 18+, living in Australia. EOI closes Thu 23 July. Apply: zurl.co/iuuP6 #FirstNations

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Some days aren't a crisis, just heavy. Medicare Mental Health Check In is free, no referral needed, for anyone 16+ in Australia. Work through it yourself or talk to someone via telehealth, your call. Support for carers and family too. Call 1800 595 212 or visit zurl.co/FEa09

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We know the NDIS reforms have caused real concern, especially around eligibility and community participation funding. This opportunity, testing the new planning process, is one way to have direct input. 2hr online sessions, $200 each. Register: zurl.co/jinN1 #NDIS

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Living with schizophrenia and aged 45+? Federation University wants to hear about your experience with digital tech and mental health tools. 30-40 min survey, anonymous and voluntary. Take part: zurl.co/ZMqRI #LivedExperience

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander NSW community: BEING & University of Sydney need you for a paid Yarning Workshop (13 July, $88) on mental health discharge planning. EOI closes tomorrow, Fri 10 July 12pm AEST. Email kylie.smith@being.org.au to take part. #LivedExperience #FirstNations

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We don't believe the answer is more resilience, we believe it's funding services people can actually access:zurl.co/OfgyB

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

LEA's Heather Smith, a beef cattle farmer of 13 years, was at the National Farmers' Federation x Suicide Prevention Australia breakfast where the Coalition for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Agriculture launched its Joint Statement.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

LEA backed a $50m funding request for farmer mental health services at Parliament House this week.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our June eNews was sent out earlier this week. Government modelling on the NDIS reforms, new BPD research, a first update from the Australian Association of Peer Workers, and sector news on AI safety in mental health and more. Sign up here: zurl.co/uygH3 #MentalHealth #NDIS #PeerSupport

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Carers of young people with psychosis: Monash University and Orygen want to hear from you. How do cognitive symptoms, memory, concentration, decision-making affect those doing the caring? 1-hr online interview, $30 eGift Card.zurl.co/iFlUZ #Psychosis #CarerResearch #MentalHealth #Research

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

If you're interested and can confirm that you meet the above eligibility criteria, simply send an email to their Lived Experience Engagement Manager - kylie.smith@being.org.au

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Emergency departments Inpatient mental health units Community mental health services HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Consumer insights are central to improving discharge planning, continuity of care, and follow-up support. WHO THEY'RE LOOKING FOR Adults (18+) who have been discharged from one or more of the following NSW public mental health settings in the last five years:

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