Program info
Module
1
Introduces people to explore ‘what is psychosocial disability’ and the understanding around that term. We discuss the history and current context of the lived experience movement, human and healthcare rights, and we also look at some practical self-advocacy skills (communication, problem -solving and time management).
Facilitated either online or in person with small groups.
Modules 1 & 2 are presented on the same day
2 hours
Module
2
The participants work through a personalised self-advocacy toolkit that they can keep as a reference guide. It covers health care rights, relationships with healthcare professionals, effective communication and service navigation.
Facilitated either online or in person with small groups.
Modules 1 & 2 are presented on the same day
2 hours
Module
3
An online module providing detailed insights into consumer representation.
This stage is brief and will likely take an hour to complete.
You will receive a certificate of completion.
A self-paced online module.
Module
4
Consumer Representation-in Real time. Participants will be buddied up with a current Consumer rep to see what an official engagement looks like, in person.
Module
5
Let's do this- Participants complete their Induction and tailored mentoring program to become a paid consumer representative with MHLET.
Self-Empower Now (SEN) is MHLET’s free, government-funded training program for people with mental health challenges. Build skills and grow confidence, with the option to pursue a paid lived experience representative role in future.
Curious
What our
SEN program
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Printable Resources
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Mail us: admin@mhlet.org.au
A5 Flyer
A3 Poster
