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LEx Hub FAQ
What does Lived Experience mean?
Show "What does Lived Experience mean? "Lived Experience is personal knowledge gained from direct experience.
What is Peer Work?
Show "What is Peer Work?"Peer Work is when that person uses what they’ve learned from their own experience to support others going through similar things.
People often use Lived Experience and Peer Work to mean the same thing, but they’re a bit different.
What is the Lived Experience (LEx) Training Hub?
Show "What is the Lived Experience (LEx) Training Hub?"People with lived experience—those who’ve been through things like mental health challenges, alcohol and drug use, or suicide-related experiences—play a vital role in helping other Tasmanians who are going through similar things they have.
The LEx Hub provides training, support, and professional development so they can excel in their roles.
Who is the LEx Training Hub for?
Show "Who is the LEx Training Hub for?"The LEx Hub offers training courses and programs suitable for:
- Current and/or aspiring lived experience workers
- Leaders of a lived experience workforce
- Organisations who currently, or aspire to, engage a lived experience workforce.
Which course should I sign up for?
Show "Which course should I sign up for? "Introduction to Peer Work (1-day): suitable for both aspiring Peer Workers who would like to learn about the role, or current Peer Workers who are seeking to gain a new perspective or refresh their skills.
Foundations of Peer Work (2-day): builds upon several of the concepts shared in the Introduction to Peer Work course and supports participants to further explore and add to their Peer Work Framework and professional skillset.
(Note: participants are required to complete the Introduction to Peer Work before commencing Foundations of Peer Work)
Leading a Lived Experience Workforce (1-day): designed to equip leaders with the tools, knowledge and confidence to recruit, lead and retain a Lived Experience (LE) workforce.
Can I do Intro and Foundations of Peer Work together as a 3-day course?
Show "Can I do Intro and Foundations of Peer Work together as a 3-day course? "While we don’t typically schedule both courses back-to-back as a 3-day course,
But if your organisation has a number of Peer Workers who would be interested in doing both courses together then get in contact. We’d love to explore how me might be able to facilitate this for you.
Phone 03 6224 9222 (option 2) or email lexhub@mhct.org
How do I sign up for a course?
Show "How do I sign up for a course?"We update our course calendar every quarter. Check it out to see what courses are coming up.
Upcoming courses
If there are no suitable dates, fill out this expression of interest form and when new dates are announced, we will keep you in the loop!
Expression of interest form
Will support be available during the course?
Show "Will support be available during the course?"Our facilitators will provide support on the day. You can contact one of our team members ahead of the course if you would like to discuss this some more.
Phone 03 6224 9222 (option 2) or email lexhub@mhct.org
Are there any assessments for courses?
Show "Are there any assessments for courses?"No, there are no formal assessments or tests. Learning will be through participation in group activities and you will be invited to reflect in the workbook that we share with you on the day.
Can I take more than one course?
Show "Can I take more than one course?"Yes!
Just remember you need to complete the Introduction to Peer Work before commencing Foundations of Peer Work though.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Show "Is there a cancellation policy?"Please contact us if you think you won’t be able to attend for any reason. We appreciate at least 48 hours’ notice, as this allows us to offer the opportunity to someone else and ensures we have enough participants to run the course.
Phone 03 6224 9222 (option 2) or email lexhub@mhct.org
What do I have to bring?
Show "What do I have to bring? "Bring along a notebook, something to write with, your phone, some snacks for yourself, and your enthusiasm! We provide workbooks and activities on the day.
At our Hobart training room, there’s a kitchenette with a small fridge and microwave if you’d like to bring your own food. There are also plenty of local cafes nearby.
Facilities may vary for courses in other locations, but we can let you know what’s available once the venue is confirmed.
Do I receive a certificate at the end?
Show "Do I receive a certificate at the end?"Yes, a certificate will be issued at the end of course.
Can I attend online if I cannot attend in person?
Show "Can I attend online if I cannot attend in person?"For courses that are scheduled for face-to-face delivery, you have to attend in-person.
We do also schedule online courses. Keep an eye on our upcoming courses, or fill out an expression of interest and we’ll let you know when one is coming up.
Who do I contact for more information?
Show "Who do I contact for more information?"If you have questions that aren’t answered here, get in touch with us
Phone: 03 6224 9222 (option 2)
Email: lexhub@mhct.org
