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National Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Development Guidelines available now


The Mental Health Commission launched the National Lived Experience (Peer) Workforce Development Guidelines under Action 29 of the Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan in December 2021.

The guidelines are intended to help support change across the mental health sector by improving understanding of the benefits of Lived Experience workers, and their unique knowledge, abilities, and attributes.

You can view and download copies of the guidelines here.