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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 16h

One of several Open Door webinars throughout the year—worth keeping an eye on the series.

#SuicidePrevention #MoralInjury #LivedExperience #MentalHealth

Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 16h

Dr Nikki Jamieson (Moral Injury Australia) discusses moral injury's role in suicide prevention, drawing on 20+ years working with veterans, first responders, and frontline professionals.

14 Oct, 11am AEDT (online)
Register: zurl.co/WN7yw

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 16h

LEA works with Open Door on wellbeing initiatives for veterans and public safety personnel and their families—sharing this from their Research Series.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 1d

#BPDAwareness #MHM2025 #1in10UnitingForChange

Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 1d

As BPD Awareness Week closes, let's remember: understanding matters. Language matters. Informed care matters.

If you're living with BPD, supporting someone who is, or working in the sector—thank you for being part of the conversation. Change happens when we unite for it.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 1d

Cultural perspectives. Recovery & resilience.

Partnership with World Federation for Mental Health.

Watch: zurl.co/oBoVg

#WorldMentalHealthDay #LivedExperience

Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 1d

Sharing Wayahead's "Raising Mental Health Voices"—launching World Mental Health Day, 10 Oct.

Lived experiences from consumers, carers, Aboriginal peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, rural voices across Australia & the Pacific.

Real stories. Diverse pathways.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 2d

What's one small step you're taking this month?

Explore resources and events from @Wayahead - Mental Health Association NSW zurl.co/vJ9ex

#MentalHealthNSW #TakeSteps #Wellbeing #MHM2025"

Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 2d

Taking Steps on your Wellbeing Journey—that's the theme for Mental Health Month in NSW, and it's a beautiful reminder that progress isn't always linear.

Some days the steps are big, some days they're tiny. Some days we pause. All of it matters.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 5d

Learn more: zurl.co/CedSJ

#MHM2025 #BPDAwareness #1in10UnitingForChange #MentalHealthMonth"

Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 5d

Despite this, people with BPD and complex trauma are still facing outdated myths—being labelled 'untreatable' or 'too difficult'—and denied access to the trauma-informed care they deserve. This week is a call to action: together, we can do better.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 5d

This week is BPD Awareness Week, and this year's theme '1 in 10: Uniting for Change' carries a sobering truth: 1 in 10 suicides in Australia are linked to symptoms consistent with borderline personality disorder.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 7d

Throughout October, we'll be sharing stories, resources, and practical ideas for supporting your mental health and the people around you. Let's make this month count.

#MHM2025 #MentalHealthMonth #LivedExperience

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 7d

Whether it's NSW's focus on your wellbeing journey, SA's reminder to connect when it counts, or the national call to link with your community—there's a common thread: we're better together.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 7d

October is Mental Health Month across Australia, and this year's about connection, community, and taking meaningful steps forward. 🌱

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 7d

- Mental health qualifications (e.g. Psychology or Counselling, or a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

You can view the PD and apply here zurl.co/1v1GZ

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 7d

While it is not a designated Lived Experience role, they are looking for a leader with:

- At least 10 years’ professional experience with 5 years’ leading and managing a mental health, public health or human services program, including trauma-informed, recovery-based practice

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 7d

The role will also represent ReachOut externally, fostering strategic partnerships at a sector and government level to increase reach, collaboration, and impact across the mental health ecosystem.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 7d

This person will be responsible for leading, guiding, and empowering early-career managers and their teams, building a culture aligned with their values, enabling a thriving lived experience workforce, and ensuring their services are impactful, responsive, and innovative.

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 7d

We are sharing this job opportunity for @ReachOut Australia

They are looking for a Senior Manager - Support Services

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 9d

#PreventiveMentalHealth #LivedExperience #PMHC2026

Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 9d

Love that they're centering lived experience voices and promoting multi-disciplinary collaboration. Perfect opportunity for peer workers, researchers, and anyone with insights to share.
Abstract deadline: 7 October 2025 ⬇️
www.pmhc2026.com/call-for-ab...

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 9d

Sharing on behalf of the organisers: The Preventive Mental Health Conference 2026 call for abstracts is now open! 📝
Theme: 'Doing Better – Working together to promote and protect mental health in Australia'

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Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 12d

#MentalHealth #LivedExperience #Australia #PrivateMentalHealth

Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social · 12d

This year: stronger advocacy, evidence-based research, expanded peer workforce development, and partnerships that deliver real outcomes for consumers, carers and families.

Take a look and see how authentic voices are transforming mental health care ⬇️
zurl.co/TCuKD

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