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| Dear members of the Lived Experience Network, | | Thank you for your warm reception of our inaugural edition of LEN Connect! We are excited to continue providing you with valuable resources, research opportunities, and updates on relevant events, workshops, and seminars. | | To keep our content relevant and timely, we have introduced The Pulse. This is a shorter format of the LEN Connect to share opportunities & events that arise between our bi-monthly newsletters. | | As mentioned in the LEN Connect and below the Equally Well Forum is on in Melbourne next week. If you are going, feel free to introduce yourself and connect with 2 of our Griffith Centre for Mental Health members; Prof Amanda Wheeler, an Equally Well Ambassador, and Dr Justin Chapman, a Lived Experience researcher. They are keen to get to know our LEN members. | | Thank you for being an integral part of LEN. We look forward to receiving your contributions as the network continues to evolve. | | Warm regards | | Liz and Vicky |
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| Everyone has the right to SMILE | | Researchers from Griffith University are currently undertaking research to help identify how oral health in those with severe mental illness is prioritised. So far we have gathered a broad spectrum of voices but we are missing the voices of young people. Thank you to all of you who have helped us already! | | We would really like to interview 2 young people who have experience of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression, aged 18-25 about their oral health. The interviews will take approximately 30-60 mins and each participant receives a $30 gift voucher. | | If you would like to participate or know of anyone who fits this criteria please email caroline.robertson@griffith.edu.au. |
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| 2024 Equally Well Lived Experience Forum | | Mon 27 - Tues 28 May, 2024 | | RMIT, Melbourne VIC 3000 | | Further information can be found on the website | | Lived Experience experts will lead the conversation in a forum open to clinicians, researchers, advocates, educators, service providers, policy makers and anyone keen to share strategies and case studies. The program for the Forum will be structured to promote and encourage discussion from the floor. There will also be a series of workshops designed to generate further discussion. Registrations are only available for in-person participation. | | We would love to meet any LEN members who attend this event. Please feel free to introduce yourselves to Professor Amanda Wheeler and /or Dr Justin Chapman. |
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| Unlocking the Wards – Metro South | | From 01 July 2024 adult acute inpatient mental health units in Queensland will move to discretionary locking. Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Service will be trialling the unlocking of wards at two sites and would like to hear from Consumers and Carers regarding their thoughts about unlocking inpatient wards. | | They are hosting two consultation sessions at the Garden City Library on Thursday 30th May, 2024. One session will be for Consumers and the other session will be for Carers. | | |
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 | | | | Can't make the sessions? | | That's OK - leave feedback via this form. |
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 | | Consumer Feedback Session | | Thursday 30 May 2024 | | Garden City Library | | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | | Register here |
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 | | Carer Feedback Session | | Thursday 30 May 2024 | | Garden City Library | | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | | Register here |
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| Are you interested in learning more about qualitative research? | | Wednesday 5th June 2024, 3-4pm | | FREE | | Are you interested in learning more about qualitative research? | | The Rural Research Collaborative Learning Network is hosting an online webinar (A dive into qualitative research) on Wednesday, 5th June 2024, 3-4 pm. | | The webinar has been designed for health professionals and researchers – but covers some interesting aspects of qualitative research. | | The session will cover: | - The similarities and differences between qualitative and quantitative research,
- The key methods used in qualitative research,
- The common factors associated with quality or rigour in qualitative research, and
- Appraisal tools for qualitative research.
| | Find out more and register here. | | About the presenters |
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 | | A/Prof Dianne Reidlinger is the Head of program for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program, Bond University. Di is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), educator and researcher. |
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 | | Dr Kate Odgers-Jewell is the Conjoint Allied Health Academic Researcher with Bond University and Northern NSW Local Health District. Kate is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), educator and researcher. |
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| The Alive National Centre for Mental Health Translation is excited to present an i-LEARN One Day Short Course Complexity in Interviewing as Mental Health Lived-Experience Researchers on Friday, 19th July 2024, 10AM – 4PM (AEST). This course has been created by, for and with people with lived-experience across mental health, suicide, social and emotional wellbeing and intersecting fields and experiences of trauma, abuse and violence who conduct interviewing for research activities. | | Please note that the course is offered in a hybrid delivery mode, ensuring flexibility in learning options. Due to limited capacity, preference will be given to members of the ALIVE National networks. | | Secure your spot today here: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/s6v8 |
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| Citizen Researcher - short course | | Co-designed by the citizen researchers at Inclusive Futures, this free course is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to become active participants in the research process and contribute their unique perspectives as citizen researchers. By leveraging your personal experiences and expertise, you can work alongside researchers to shape the direction of research and drive positive change in areas that matter to you. | | To get started, click on the link and complete the quick enrolment: Citizen Researcher Essentials - Short course | | |
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| Want to learn more about co-design and co-production? | | CMHDARN has partnered with a number of organisations and individuals to co-design resources to support meaningful co-designed and co-produced research. It aims to provide those with lived experience and researchers to become familiar with, and get started on research that uses co-design/production principles and practices. | | These free resources can be found on their website: Co-design kickstarter and Co-production kickstarter |
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| YOU are invited to contribute to the LEN Connect. Please share your insights, reflections, and resources with us to shape the network as we work to increase impact and drive positive change. | | Please send all submissions to: LEN-GCMH@griffith.edu.au |
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