Lived Experience Forum

[tyme]

On Thursday 11th April 2024, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Self-Reliance.

Self-reliance can be really positive and empowering, but at times, it also isn’t so helpful for us. Join us to explore when self-reliance might help or hinder us. 

The event start times across Australia are below:

This is currently held in Australian Eastern Standard hours:

WA: 5pm

NT: 6:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 7pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm 

For anyone unfamiliar with Peer Group Chats, each focuses on a specific topic and is guided by Peer Workers with lived experience of mental health issues and recovery, &/or caring for someone with complex mental health. A counsellor is also present as a moderator to help ensure a safe environment for individuals and the group. It is a space for us as peers to share our stories and experiences, and connect with those who are going through something similar. 

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee. To join an Online Peer Group Chat, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee. On the night, follow this link and log in to your Chatwee account before the group starts.

Please see this FAQ for any questions you may have. For any issues on the night, please message the moderator of the group on the Chat platform. If you'd like to receive a reminder closer to the event, please support this post & we'll keep you updated.

Tagging @Schmeeges @Jacques @Snowie @Shaz51 @Captain24 @Eve7 @outlander @PinkFlamingo @Blackbird11 @Birdofparadise8 @Glisten @7cough9 @Oaktree @Appleblossom @Patches59 

[tyme]

@Schmeeges @Jacques @Snowie @Shaz51 @Captain24 @Eve7 @outlander @PinkFlamingo @Blackbird11 @Birdofparadise8 @Glisten @7cough9 @Oaktree @Appleblossom @Patches59 

Please remember this chat is Australian Eastern Standard Time and no longer Daylight Saving Time. 

Times are as follows:

WA: 5pm

NT: 6:30pm

SA: 6:30pm 

QLD: 7pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm 

[tyme]

We will be starting our Peer Group Chat shortly. The topic is Self-Reliance. Also tagging our newest members.

@Schmeeges @Jacques @Snowie @Shaz51 @Captain24 @Eve7 @outlander @PinkFlamingo @Blackbird11 @Birdofparadise8 @Glisten @7cough9 @Oaktree @Appleblossom @Patches59 @Belle5 @Molly13 @Rhythm @SoloOne @Shaz24 

[tyme]

Thank you to all who were able to join us tonight for a very wholesome peer group chat. If you missed out or have more to share, feel free to contribute to the following questions:

Q1: What does ‘self-reliance’ mean to you?

Q2: What can some of the benefits of self-reliance be?

Q3: What can some of the drawbacks of self-reliance be?

Q4: Can you share a time when self-reliance has been helpful?

Q5: How can self-reliance hinder or harness the access of supports?

Q6: How can we make sure we have a healthy balance between self-reliance and reaching out?

Q7: How can we support people to practice healthy self-reliance?

@Shaz51 @Patches59 @Dimity @Belle5 @chibam @Jacques @PinkFlamingo @Snowie @Glisten @Oaktree @7cough9 @Schmeeges 

[Glisten]

@tyme  sorry I forgot.

Lawyer stuff - mentally fried.

I look forward to reading everyone’s responses to your questions.

I always learn something new 👏🏼

G