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LEx Training Hub Courses
Courses offered by the LEx Training Hub have been developed in collaboration with relevant stakeholders across the mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and other drug sectors, including people with lived experience.
*note that participants are required to complete the Introduction to Peer Work 1-day course, prior to commencing Foundations of Peer Work.
Upcoming Courses
Thursday 10 April, 9:30am-4:30pm - Intro to Peer Work - South (one-day) **ALMOST FULL**
Show "Thursday 10 April, 9:30am-4:30pm - Intro to Peer Work - South (one-day) **ALMOST FULL**"*Course is currently free thanks to generous support of PHT and DoH, prices to be introduced in May 2025 as we move toward ongoing sustainability.*
This one-day course will help you with further knowledge and skills to;
- Identify and describe the Peer Worker role and the core values that underpin the Lived Experience Workforce.
- Apply the principles of reflective practice to the Peer Worker role.
- Articulate and recognise the importance of self-care in Peer Work.
- Demonstrate understanding of professional boundaries in Peer Work.
- Evaluate your lived experience story in line with ethical Peer Work practice.
Location
Mental Health Council of Tasmania, Level 6 – Training Room
39 Murray Street, Hobart, TAS 7000
Thursday 8 May-Friday 9 May, 9:30am-4:30pm - Foundations of Peer Work - South (two-day)
Show "Thursday 8 May-Friday 9 May, 9:30am-4:30pm - Foundations of Peer Work - South (two-day)"*Course prices to be introduced in May 2025 as we move toward ongoing sustainability.*
This two-day course will follow on from Intro to Peer Work, helping you with further knowledge and skills to;
- Understand the guiding principles of the lived experience workforce.
- Utilise the purposeful disclose AIRTIME framework and the art of rapport and deep listening in a peer work setting.
- Understand the Stages of Change model and learn how to recognise where peers are in their recovering journey.
- Understand how to apply a trauma informed approach to create safer, more supportive environments for individuals with a lived experience of trauma.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team as a peer worker.
- Learn how to prioritize self-care and supervision.
- Acquire strategies to advocate for their own wellbeing and navigate workplace challenges.
Location
Mental Health Council of Tasmania, Level 6 – Training Room
39 Murray Street, Hobart, TAS 7000
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Wednesday 14 May, 9:30am-4:30pm - Intro to Peer Work - North (one-day)
Show "Wednesday 14 May, 9:30am-4:30pm - Intro to Peer Work - North (one-day)"*Course prices to be introduced in May 2025 as we move toward ongoing sustainability.*
This one-day course will help you with further knowledge and skills to;
- Identify and describe the Peer Worker role and the core values that underpin the Lived Experience Workforce.
- Apply the principles of reflective practice to the Peer Worker role.
- Articulate and recognise the importance of self-care in Peer Work.
- Demonstrate understanding of professional boundaries in Peer Work.
- Evaluate your lived experience story in line with ethical Peer Work practice.
Location
Thursday 22 May, 9:30am-4:30pm - Intro to Peer Work - South (one-day)
Show "Thursday 22 May, 9:30am-4:30pm - Intro to Peer Work - South (one-day)"*Course prices to be introduced in May 2025 as we move toward ongoing sustainability.*
This one-day course will help you with further knowledge and skills to;
- Identify and describe the Peer Worker role and the core values that underpin the Lived Experience Workforce.
- Apply the principles of reflective practice to the Peer Worker role.
- Articulate and recognise the importance of self-care in Peer Work.
- Demonstrate understanding of professional boundaries in Peer Work.
- Evaluate your lived experience story in line with ethical Peer Work practice.
Location
Mental Health Council of Tasmania, Level 6 – Training Room
39 Murray Street, Hobart, TAS 7000
Thursday 5 June, 9:30am-4:30pm - Intro to Peer Work - Online (one-day)
Show "Thursday 5 June, 9:30am-4:30pm - Intro to Peer Work - Online (one-day)"*Course prices to be introduced in May 2025 as we move toward ongoing sustainability.*
This one-day course will help you with further knowledge and skills to;
- Identify and describe the Peer Worker role and the core values that underpin the Lived Experience Workforce.
- Apply the principles of reflective practice to the Peer Worker role.
- Articulate and recognise the importance of self-care in Peer Work.
- Demonstrate understanding of professional boundaries in Peer Work.
- Evaluate your lived experience story in line with ethical Peer Work practice.
Location
Online event
Thursday 12 June, 9:30am-4:30pm - Leading a Lived Experience Workforce - South (one day)
Show "Thursday 12 June, 9:30am-4:30pm - Leading a Lived Experience Workforce - South (one day)"*Course prices to be introduced in May 2025 as we move toward ongoing sustainability.*
Through this course, participants can expect to gain knowledge and skills 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.
Location
Mental Health Council of Tasmania, Level 6 – Training Room
39 Murray Street, Hobart, TAS 7000
Thursday 19 June, 10:00am-5:00pm - Leading a Lived Experience Workforce - North (one day)
Show "Thursday 19 June, 10:00am-5:00pm - Leading a Lived Experience Workforce - North (one day)"*Course prices to be introduced in May 2025 as we move toward ongoing sustainability.*
Through this course, participants can expect to gain knowledge and skills 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.
Location
Thursday 26 June, 9:30am-4:30pm - Intro to Peer Work - Online (one-day)
Show "Thursday 26 June, 9:30am-4:30pm - Intro to Peer Work - Online (one-day)"*Course prices to be introduced in May 2025 as we move toward ongoing sustainability.*
This one-day course will help you with further knowledge and skills to;
- Identify and describe the Peer Worker role and the core values that underpin the Lived Experience Workforce.
- Apply the principles of reflective practice to the Peer Worker role.
- Articulate and recognise the importance of self-care in Peer Work.
- Demonstrate understanding of professional boundaries in Peer Work.
- Evaluate your lived experience story in line with ethical Peer Work practice.
Location
Online event
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