Lived and living experience network initiating cross-sector collaboration

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.

Lachlan Preece | Lived Experience Project Worker, Nexus Integrated Care St Vincents 

Lachlan Preece is the Lived Experience Project Worker at Nexus Integrated Care, part of St Vincents Hospital. He has previously worked as consumer consultant for the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Senior Lived Experience Project Officer for Northern Health. He is passionate about consumers and carers living their best lives possible.
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Mirella Rao | Senior Dual Diagnosis Clinician, Nexus Dual Diagnosis Consultation Service 

Mirella has degrees in Arts, Social Work, Social Sciences and Theology. Mirella has worked across various settings. She has a particular interest in building workforces where people can flourish creating genuine opportunities for compassionate care, collaborative practice and a sense of community.”

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