Roses in the Ocean is dedicated to the continual development of our Lived Experience Collective (LE Collective) members and is excited to launch our Lived Experience Engagement & Development Program. This Program is comprised of the following 3 series, which will be run throughout 2024, to enhance lived experience engagement and deepen understanding of various suicide prevention pathways.
If you’d like to read more about the contributors and Mentors for this exciting program, you can do so by clicking below.
The Learning & Development Series will explore suicide prevention engagement opportunities and provide the foundations for individuals to further their participation.
The series, led by Roses in the Ocean’s staff and community members, will provide the framework for furthering lived experience engagement and fostering change within local communities. Sessions will be delivered monthly, focusing on a variety of topics to provide clear pathways to meaningful lived experience opportunities.
We invite all members of the LE Collective to take the opportunity to further develop their understanding and skills in suicide prevention activities.
Upcoming sessions
| Date | Topic | Webinar Recording |
|---|---|---|
| 7 March | Pathways to Lived Experience Engagement Opportunities | Watch Webinar |
| 4 April | Suicide Prevention Policy Landscape | Watch Webinar |
| 6 June | Starting a Suicide Prevention Group and Sustaining Momentum | |
| 27 June | World Suicide Prevention Day Event Hosting | |
| 11 July | Sustainability of the Suicide Prevention Workforce | |
| 1 August | Lived Experience in Research | |
| 5 September | Workforce Evolution |
All sessions will be held on a Thursday, from 4:00pm – 5:00pm AEST (QLD). Please click below to register your interest to attend these sessions.
The Community Mentoring Series provides the opportunity to engage with community members at the forefront of lived experience engagement in suicide prevention across Australia.
This series will offer a platform to engage in meaningful discussions, further connections within the supportive LE Collective community, and gain insights, guidance and support.
We invite LE Collective members to tailor their experience by selecting sessions with mentors that align with areas of interest in suicide prevention.
Upcoming sessions
| Date | Community Mentors |
|---|---|
| 12 March | Caroline Allen & Ray O’Brien |
| 23 April | Glenn Cotter & Sophie Hattch |
| 21 May | Rosiel Elwyn (they/them) & James Hill |
| 25 June | Caroline Allen & Glenn Cotter |
| 23 July | TBC |
| 27 August | TBC |
| 24 September | TBC |
| 22 October | TBC |
| 26 November | TBC |
| 10 December | TBC |
All sessions will be held on a Tuesday, from 4:00pm – 5:00pm AEST (QLD). Please click below to register your interest to attend these sessions. Click ‘Learn more’ to find out more about the mentors.
The Speakers Hub Mentoring Series has been developed for all LE Collective members who are interested in furthering their skills in lived experience public speaking and storytelling.
Led by James Gallacher, an experienced speaker and a Roses in the Ocean facilitator and mentor, this series will provide quarterly group sessions for those who wish to enhance their expertise in this area. This series is open to all, from seasoned lived experience speakers, to those who have just embarked on their speaking journey.
Upcoming sessions
| Date | Session Recording |
|---|---|
| 20 March | Watch session |
| 5 June | |
| 4 September | |
| 13 November |
All sessions will be held on a Wednesday, from 4:00pm – 5:00pm AEST (QLD). Please click below to register your interest to attend these sessions.
Gathering insight into all the meaningful ways you are contributing!
We also invite LE Collective members to respond to our survey and provide insights into the ways in which you are contributing to suicide prevention, what’s happening in your communities right now and how you’d like us to support you further.