Liz Asser explores going beyond supervision in the lived experience (LE) workforce.

Supervision is accepted as a means of supporting and building capacity for reflective practice and continuous improvement. LE Expertise is needed at all levels of an organisation. With expectations clearly articulated in policy and funding documents, LE expertise is needed at all levels of an organisation. 

So how do we support AND mentor LE Workforce members to become leaders, representatives, and informed contributors at the executive and strategic governance levels? What does LE Governance look like and how do we maintain commitment to the values of what it means to be Peer?

Liz Asser's experience in project management and support, and in suicide prevention and mental health service delivery are core to current roles where lived experience expertise are sought to guide design and engage stakeholders. Liz's recent work mentoring Peer Workers to deliver Lived Experience Practice in Community and Public Health settings has led to the establishment of Reflective Practice Mentoring with Peer Workers throughout Australia. Liz also provides Psychotherapy for NDIS and Community clients.

Webinar duration 51 minutes

Peer Work is all about the connection. Shared experiences allow people providing support to connect quickly and deeply with those seeking assistance to manage their wellbeing. This is the foundation of trust, a sense of safety and mutuality - it allows the work to be effective and potentially life-changing.

When face to face connection is not possible, or the service is via telephone, chat or video link, how can Lived Experience Workforce members maximise connection and engagement? This webinar takes a deep look at the fundamentals of creating connection and engagement and how this might be achieved when the relationship is over telehealth services.

Presented by Liz Asser.

Webinar duration 59 minutes

There are many pathways to becoming a Peer Worker, all of them start with lived experience and the desire to see the wisdom gained used to support another.

With an increased demand for Peer Workers to fulfil roles in Public and Community settings, how can a person truly prepare for providing service in a Peer Role? What are the requirements or favoured prerequisites to secure employment? What are employers looking for and how might a potential employee best prepare themselves for success?

Each of us has a unique pathway which secured our first Peer role, there are lessons we can share and learn from one another.

Presented by: Liz Asser, Lived Experience Practitioner, Peer Mentor and Trainer of Mental Health Support Workers

Liz is a Lived and Living Experience Practitioner, which means that her Counselling and Supervision work is informed by her own experience of distress, and working with the distress of others, using this experience with intention. Liz is both a mentor of Peer Workers and Trainer of Mental Health Support Workers with or without personal experience. She has been doing this work for 3 years, and prior to this I was a Peer Worker/Mentor in various roles throughout the community sector including Employment Services, AOD and Youth Work. Active in the Lived Experience community in her local area, with an Australian and International Network of psychotherapists and advocates of Peer Support Work.

Liz has a Degree in Teaching and a Masters in Counselling, Cert IV in Training and Assessment, TESOL and Mental Health, Diplomas in Community Services - Community Development, Case Management and Child Protection and a Certificate of Supervision from the Australian Counselling Association.

Webinar duration 1 hour

This webinar provides an overview of key advocacy skills that support peer workers or lived experience workers in their role.

Presented by Darren Jiggins, Lived Experience Australia and Lizzie Graham, LEWP Mental Health Coalition of SA

In this webinar, Darren and Lizzie talk about the application of advocacy skills to the peer work role in the contexts of self-advocacy for the role, advocacy for those we journey alongside and advocating within our organisations for change.

Webinar duration 1 hour 20 minutes

The Peer Workforce is a unique discipline providing a valuable contribution to the mental health sector for consumers and carers.

For current and emerging peer workers, we are very pleased to bring you insights from Heather Nowak, one of Australia’s leading advocates in peer workforce design, planning, and training in Certificate IV Mental Health Peer Work.

Heather Nowak and Darren Jiggins explore aspects of the Peer Workforce to support you in your crucial role of working with consumers, families and carers with lived experience.

Webinar duration 49 minutes