Leading a Lived Experience Workforce: 1-day course

The one-day course is designed to equip leaders with the tools, knowledge and confidence to recruit, lead and retain a Lived Experience (LE) workforce.

Summary

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 including 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

What you will learn

By the end of the Leading a Lived Experience Workforce course, participants can expect to have gained knowledge and skills to:

• Understand the role and value of Lived Experience workers and address the challenges in integrating Lived Experience workers
• Implement effective recruitment and onboarding practices for Lived Experience workers
• Confidently lead Lived Experience workers with ongoing support and personal development
• Implement strategies to embed a Lived Experience culture within organisations

Delivery

1-day (in person)

Location

The LEx Training Hub is located in Hobart. Other delivery options will be made available in the North and North West in response to interest.