Lived experience is fundamental to our systemic advocacy.
There are a number of ways that MHCN has sought advice from and has been informed by the lived experience of carers. These include:
More committees to come in 2024!
If you would like to get involved in a committee, please join our Mental Health Carer Advocacy Network.
Our board are dedicated advocates and lived experience representatives, who each bring unique perspectives and professional experiences to the governance of MHCN.
The Policy Advisory Committee was initially established by MHCN in 2015 and included numerous carers with different backgrounds and experiences, including young carers, CALD carers, older persons, and BPD carers.
This year, MHCN is hoping to revamp its Policy Advisory Committee to comprise a core group of carer advocates and representatives who meet throughout the year to identify key areas for policy reform and carer issues. Watch this space!
Through our Mental Health Carer Advocacy Network, we have recruited interested participants for our Co-design Committee. This committee involved sharing insights, experiences, and recommendations on MHCN’s work such as our training modules, programs, consultations, and reports.