Co-production resources
Authentic co-production moves beyond common consultative approaches to develop equal partnerships between lived experience and researchers. This requires transforming how various forms of knowledge and expertise are viewed and dismantling pervasive power imbalances that underpin healthcare and academic systems. As a collective embedded within a research centre, LEN aims to engage with and inform co-produced research, we hope these resources further support that endeavour.
Citizen Researcher Essentials - a short course
This course empowers you to actively participate in research, using your experiences and expertise to collaborate with researchers and drive positive change in areas that matter to you.
Community Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Research Network
CMHDARN has partnered with various organisations to create resources supporting meaningful co-designed and co-produced research. These resources help those with lived experience and researchers get started with co-design/production principles and practices.
BEING's self-paced learning hub
The new e-Hub platform offers bespoke courses for lived experience representation and consumer advocacy roles, including free and paid modules. Each course is self-paced with interactive resources, quizzes, and practical scenarios. Create an account to access the courses, and BEING members get a $30 discount.
Mindframe: Sharing lived and living experiences of suicide publicly
This resource suite is built on quotes from individuals with lived experiences, offering unique insights to help others share their stories. Key topics include understanding your purpose, having a self-care plan, mindful language use, setting boundaries for wellbeing, and preparing for questions from others.
Learnlinc resources
Learnlinc has over 150 resources and educational opportunities, enabling you to identify your learning needs, achieve learning goals, and apply that knowledge effectively in your suicide prevention efforts.
Qld Mental Health Commission
The Queensland Mental Health Commission (QMHC) has funded free access to evidence-based organisational readiness training to help eligible Qld organisations gain essential understanding of Lived-Living Experience workforces and work.
AddictionZ 2025
Tuesday 13 - Wednesday 14 May, Gold Coast, Queensland.
AddictionZ encompasses the A to Z of addiction trends and treatments. Bringing together the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs sector workers with people with lived experience, as well as government and policy professionals, in a new format, with a new vision. Recognising that addiction is more than just drugs, alcohol and gambling, the bold and inclusive program has collaboration at its core.
International Mental Health Conference 2025
IMHC25 will explore a variety of important topics in mental health, including innovations, challenges, and global perspectives. The conference will focus on addressing the needs of diverse populations, empowering lived experience, and pioneering advocacy and innovation. Discussions will also cover workplace mental health, LGBTIQ+ empowerment, and future mental health support.
To participate and share your lived experience, please complete the Expression of Interest to add your contact details to the confidential and secure network database.
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