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Apply Lived Experience in Mental Health Peer Work

This course empowers mental health peer workers to harness their personal experiences to foster hope and recovery in others. Designed for those with lived experience of mental health challenges, this training provides a robust framework for ethically and effectively sharing personal stories within professional boundaries.
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Study Hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Microcredential - Apply Lived Experience in Mental Health Peer Work

This course empowers mental health peer workers to harness their personal experiences to foster hope and recovery in others. Designed for those with lived experience of mental health challenges, this training provides a robust framework for ethically and effectively sharing personal stories within professional boundaries.

Participants will discover positive and impactful communication strategies, including respecting privacy, informed consent, and managing personal and cultural differences. Explore the Recovery Model, establish personal and professional boundaries, and develop skills in attentive behaviour and skilled listening. By integrating self-reflection and goal-setting practices, this course aims to enhance the peer worker’s ability to build rapport, reduce stigma, and provide genuine hope and practical support to others navigating mental health challenges.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.  

Course Structure
Unit - Apply Lived Experience in Mental Health Peer Work
  • Expectation of the use of lived experience
  • Basic framework and guidelines
  • Ways of communicating lived experiences
  • Policy and guidelines for disclosure
  • Sharing stories from own lived experience
  • Disorders, fears and phobias
  • Eating disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Establishing personal boundaries and guidelines
  • Clear understanding of an appropriate relationship
  • The Recovery Model
  • Privacy and consent parameters
  • Informed consent
  • Goal achievement
  • Self-reflection
  • Impact on carers and family members
  • Holding onto hope for recovery or improvement
  • Seeking input about ways to use lived experiences
  • Positive sharing
  • Impact and implications of sharing
  • Building rapport for positive sharing
  • Attending behaviour and skilful listening
  • Ethics and values
  • Miscellaneous ethical issues
  • Self-determination
  • Accepting and working with difference
  • Cultural, linguistic and religious diversity
  • Interacting with people from different backgrounds
  • Individual needs
  • Foreseeable harm
  • Breach of duty of care
  • Standard of care
  • Job roles within an organisation
  • Working to reduce the stigma of mental illness
  • Overcoming barriers
  • Providing hope
  • Goal setting
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Estimated Duration
15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Professional development microcredentials for individuals working or aspiring to work in the community and health services sectors.

Fast and efficient. This course allowed me to prepare for an interview and build on my pre-existing knowledge.
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Trinity Beach, QLD
Apply Lived Experience in Mental Health Peer Work
August 2025
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What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

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A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
  • Improve your employment opportunities;
  • Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
  • High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

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This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

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Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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