In line with recommendations 28 and 35 of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, Nexus Integrated Care, as part of the Yarra and Boroondara Mental Health Alliance, scoped the need for a Cross Sector Lived Experience Workforce Network across the St Vincent’s Area Mental Health Catchment bringing together workers from the AOD and mental health sectors. The response was overwhelming.
Since its inception in September 2023, the Network meets bimonthly, with over 60 members from 15 organizations participating and is dedicated to championing the voice of LLEW in the mental health and AOD landscape.
The network provides an opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, problem solve and hear from guest speakers from across the sectors.