Overview:
The one-day ‘Leading a Lived Experience Workforce’ program is designed to equip leaders with the tools, knowledge and confidence to recruit, lead and retain a Lived Experience (LE) workforce. The course provides a safe space for learning, sharing ideas, and discussing strategies to support and embed the Lived Experience culture within organisations, leading to a sustainable and thriving workforce. The course has been developed through a co-design approach with people with lived experience, current Peer Workers and leaders of a Lived Experience workforce in collaboration with the LEx Training Hub’s Course Advisory Group.

Who can benefit from the Leading a Lived Experience Workforce course?

Current leaders of Lived Experienced workers to refresh their skills or gain a new perspective on their practice
People who are working towards (in conjunction with their organisation) a role of leading Lived Experience workers
Aspiring leaders or experienced Peer Workers who want to gain foundational knowledge and skills in taking the steps to lead Lived Experience workers

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the value and unique contributions of Lived Experience workers, as well as address integration challenges.
Implement best practices for recruiting, onboarding, and supporting LE workers.
Confidently lead and develop LE workers, promoting ongoing growth and retention.
Develop actionable strategies to embed LE roles sustainably within their organisation.

We look forward to meeting you!

Please take the time to complete this registration form to help our facilitator prepare and take into consideration your support needs and goals for the day.

If you have any questions, please call us on 03 6224 9222