Consumer and carers

National lived experience peak bodies

Lived experience peaks bodies advocate for the needs and interests of mental health consumers, their families and carers. They make sure people with lived experience can share their insights and experiences. This helps to guide government reforms and build a more compassionate and recovery-focused system that works for everyone.

The national mental health related lived experience peak bodies are:

These organisations make sure that people with lived and living experience are included in work to improve the mental health system and the services it provides.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Commission acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live, work and learn.

Diversity

The Commission is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. The Commission welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Lived Experience

We acknowledge the individual and collective contributions of those with a lived and living experience of mental ill-health and suicide, and those who love, have loved and care for them. Each person’s journey is unique and a valued contribution to Australia’s commitment to mental health suicide prevention systems reform.