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Lived experience co-chair skills development series

Supporting lived experience group co-chairs to effectively engage the group, maintain momentum, and successfully work closely with their local/regional organisational lead representatives.

Joining a lived experience advisory/action group, taskforce or network is often a very new experience for people and one which may feel daunting. Taking on the responsibility of co-chairing the group is yet another challenge. This Skills Development Series strives to support lived experience group co-chairs to effectively engage the group; maintain momentum; and successfully work closely with their local/regional organisational lead representatives (e.g., PHN, LHD, etc.). We encourage lived experience groups to choose two co-chairs, who assume the responsibility of providing leadership and secretarial support for the group for a 6 – 12-month period.

The Lived Experience Co-Chair Skills Development Series provides 6 sessions over a 6-month period each 1.5 hours in duration. To ensure maximum benefit and engagement, each session is limited to 10 participants. The first hour of each session focuses on supporting co-chairs through developing the skills required to lead the group and implement their action plan. The last half hour of each session enables topical group discussion and coaching.

Series Schedule

Description: 

  • Coordinating and leading meetings
  • Terms of Reference

Facilitator: Sam Phipps

Date: TBC

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  • Identifying local and regional suicide prevention strategies
  • Aligning and integrating your lived experience group into local and regional activities

Facilitator: Lindy Zillman

Date: TBC

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  • Influencers and decision makers in the suicide prevention sector
  • Relationship building with key stakeholders

Facilitator: Sam Phipps

Date: TBC

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  • Leading the development of your lived experience group action plan

Facilitator: Tynan Narywonczyk (TBC)

Date: TBC

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  • Language
  • Media
  • Events

Facilitators: Nichola Parry & Amy Biswas

Date: TBC

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  • Reflection on last 6 months
  • Succession planning
  • Diversity of voices
  • Renewing and refreshing members

Facilitator: Sam Phipps

Date: TBC