Voices for Change – Systemic Advocacy Development Learning Series

Voices for Change is a co-led initiative by Mental Health Carers NSW and Mental Health Carers Australia. This facilitated learning series includes six interactive 2-hour Zoom sessions to support the development of lived experience advocates in mental health, with a focus on systemic change.

Each session introduces a core systemic advocacy topic and provides a supportive, facilitated space for learning and reflection. Participants will build confidence in advocacy roles through trauma-informed practice, co-design, and participation in advisory groups, while developing skills to use lived experience to influence policy, systems, and more inclusive mental health services.

Training Session Dates:
• Session 1 – Thurs Feb 26, 2026 (5:00pm – 7:00pm)
• Session 2 – Thurs March 12, 2026 (5:00pm – 7:00pm)
• Session 3 – Thurs March 26, 2026 (5:00pm – 7:00pm)
• Session 4 – Thurs April 23, 2026 (5:00pm – 7:00pm)
• Session 5 – Thurs May 21, 2026 (5:00pm – 7:00pm)
• Session 6 – Thurs June 18, 2026 (5:00pm – 7:00pm)

EOI submissions will close at 5pm on Monday February 23rd, 2026.

Link to Expression of Interest form – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDT2L8M