The Collective - It’s Relational: Purposeful communication and use of Lived Experience
A foundational training for those new to the Family Carer Lived Experience (FCLEW) workforce. Build a deeper connection to your daily work across mental health and AOD spaces, by grounding yourself in our values and ways of working and exploring how to purposefully share your lived experience.
Date
Thursday, 15th October 2026
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
Online
Hosted by
The Collective
Cost
Free
Are you new to the Family Carer Lived Experience workforce and looking to deepen the connection to your daily work?
Join Kylie and Fiona for an introductory training designed to guide you through intentionally and purposefully sharing your lived experience.
We will dive into the history and core values that unite us, whether your work involves walking alongside families within the mental health or alcohol and other drug (AOD) spaces.
It is a fantastic opportunity to build essential relational communication skills while strengthening the shared expertise that defines our work.
What we’ll explore
- Workforce history and values
- Relational communication
- Sharing lived experience purposefully
Why come along?
- Connect with shared expertise
- Nurture our grassroots community
- Build on our collective wisdom