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The Indigenous Australian Lived Experience Centre (IALEC) aims to elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience voices in mental health and su***de prevention.

09/06/2026

📣 Help shape the future of peer work in mental health and su***de prevention across Australia.

IALEC is proud to be supporting the establishment of the Australian Association of Peer Workers (AAPW), alongside Mental Health Carers Australia and the National Mental Health Consumer Alliance.

AAPW is now recruiting for four foundational leadership roles that will help build and strengthen Australia's peer workforce for years to come.

🔹 Member Services & Advocacy Lead (Lived Experience Identified)
https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/job-details/member-services-and-advocacy-lead-lived-experience-identified-in-charities-jobs-1583788

🔹 First Nations Strategy Lead (Identified Position)
https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/job-details/first-nations-lead-identified-position-in-charities-jobs-1583723

https://koorimail.com/current-jobs-ads-and-general-web-ads/

🔹 Practice Standards Lead (Lived Experience Identified)
https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/job-details/practice-standards-lead-lived-experience-identified-in-charities-jobs-1583786

🔹 Workplace Standards Lead (Lived Experience Identified)
https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/job-details/workplace-standards-lead-lived-experience-identified-in-charities-jobs-1583787

Please share these opportunities with your networks.

Learn more about AAPW: https://nmhca.org.au/peer-association-faq

27/05/2026

What does it actually mean to be “All In” for reconciliation when your work and decisions directly impact First Nations people with lived experience of su***de?

National Reconciliation Week 2026 begins today, under this year’s “All In” theme.

It’s a reminder that reconciliation requires everyday responsibility from all Australians.

Swipe through to reflect on what meaningful action can look like in practice.

13/05/2026

The next National Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Agreement (2027–2032) is currently being developed. It guides how governments work together to deliver mental health and harm reductions in su***de prevention supports and services.

The National Mental Health Consumers Alliance is inviting people with lived experience to complete a 20-minute survey about whether the current agreement has delivered safe, effective, and accessible mental health services and supports.

📝👉 Take the survey here - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6B5PDNN

They are also seeking mental health consumers to participate in deliberative polling and deep-dive interviews about their lived experience to help shape a system that better supports people and communities.

Each selected participant will be compensated at a rate of $95.20 per hour for their time. If you’re interested, you can find more information and submit an EOI below.

📝👉 Submit an EOI here - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NMHCAEOI

11/05/2026

“I felt so much joy to see all the Aboriginal mob be able to come to the Torres Strait Islands.” - NILEG Representative 💚💙🖤🤍

Reflections like this from our 2025 Annual Gathering remind us that while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are often spoken about as one group nationally, it's important to recognise that we each hold distinct cultures, languages, and history.

Creating opportunities to come together on each other’s Country allows space to honour those differences while strengthening connection and learning from one another.

08/05/2026

“We only have maybe two mental health workers for thousands of people. This isn’t realistic.”

Councillor Ranetta Wosomo (Mui Wakai Arganilaig / Karbai Thabu) and National Indigenous Lived Experience Group (NILEG) representative, and Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Badu Island, shares the reality on the ground and the urgent need for a stronger, culturally informed Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) workforce across Zenadth Kes.

Real change requires investment in local, culturally safe mental health and social and emotional wellbeing workforces. Learn more via our website: www.ialec.com.au

01/05/2026

We're Hiring!

IALEC is looking for a Policy and Reform Officer to join our team!

Click to Apply or find out more: https://www.aptrack.co/uap/AAACwwAP1rEAAPbo/?utm_source=ethicaljobs

Applications close: 15 May 2026

We are seeking a dedicated Policy and Reform Officer to join our team on a full-time, fixed term basis (35 hours per week). Working remotely with flexible arrangements, you will play a pivotal role in shaping IALEC’s policy position and national advocacy.

Translating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lived experiences into evidence-informed policy positions, ensuring Indigenous voices actively drive systemic reform in mental health and su***de prevention.

What You’ll Do:
✅ Drive Policy: Lead the development of strategic policy positions, high-quality briefs, and submissions on SEWB, mental health, and su***de prevention reform.

✅Consult & Engage: Design and facilitate culturally safe consultations with diverse groups, ranging from the IALEC Board of Directors to national lived experience networks (NILEG/LLENs) and specific community cohorts.

✅Research & Strategise: Conduct strategic research to identify program expansion opportunities, analyse lived experience data, and build impactful research partnerships.

✅Advocate: Represent IALEC at key government, sector, and community forums, confidently championing evidence-based, Indigenous-led policy.

This is an identified preferred position under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged and preferred for this role.

Together, let’s create a future where Indigenous voices lead the way in mental health and SEWB reform. 💙

30/04/2026

When people feel safe to share, healing can begin.

Aunty Elgina speaks about her experience as a National Indigenous Lived Experience Group (NILEG) representative and the importance of spaces where people are listened to, supported, and able to learn from one another.

At IALEC, listening is at the centre of how we strengthen First Nations lived experience voices and advocacy.

Learn more about how IALEC supports lived experience leadership via our website: www.ialec.com.au

28/04/2026

Today, on World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we recognise that psychosocial safety is workplace safety.

The SEWB workforce carry grief, trauma, racism, and community responsibility every day. This reality is why it’s crucial to support their safety at work.

IALEC’s Priorities for Su***de Prevention: A First Nations Lived Experience Collective Statement (2026) makes this clear. Under Priority 7: Build and Sustain a Supported Peer Workforce, we recognise that psychosocial hazards in the workplace put mob at risk, and that workforce wellbeing depends on systems and organisations being strong enough to hold workers.

If we expect this workforce to keep holding communities, organisations must take action, strengthening support, safety, and sustainability in practice.

Not sure if your workplace is supporting its' workforce?
Assess yourself against our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peer Workforce Guide, available for download via our resources page: www.ialec.com.au/free-resources

Gayaa Dhuwi - Proud Spirit - Australia
Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association
WellMob
Indigenous Allied Health Australia
NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia
Healing Foundation
Centre of Best Practice

15/04/2026

Nothing changes if systems ignore First Nations voices in su***de prevention.

Take a moment to explore what First Nations people with lived and living experiences of su***de are calling for - read the full priorities paper here: www.ialec.com.au/free-resources

14/04/2026

What is a Local Lived Experience Network (LLEN)?

In this reel, Michael Hagan, Gunggari man and IALEC LLEN Coordinator, shares how LLENs bring together First Nations people with lived and living experiences of su***de to advocate for the needs and progress of their community.

To learn more or start a LLEN in your community, contact Mick at [email protected]

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Randwick, NSW
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http://www.IALEC.com.au/

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