We hear from LGBTIQ+ people in our community, and the family who love them, that services don't always get it right. If you work in mental health or suicide prevention, MindOut's Sector Survey 2026 wants your honest reflection. 10-15 min. Survey: zurl.co/5zw9f

Missed our Human Rights webinar? We've got you. View it on our learning site (zurl.co/3zgTn free to join) or read the report on our website (zurl.co/aoELq). True co-design and lived experience led research. #livedexperienceleadership #codesign #humanrights #mentalhealthresearch

Our August eNews is out! Sharon's Tom Trauer Award, our upcoming Big 5 webinar, and the psychiatrist shortage with insights from Rachael Burns. Not receiving it? Check your inbox or read here: zurl.co/kdUgA Not subscribed? Sign up: zurl.co/l8xBw

Today at 1pm AEST: the official launch of Claiming Your Human Rights. Still time to register if you haven't already. zurl.co/HJzwl #HumanRights #LivedExperience

This Monday, 1pm AEST: join us for the official launch of Claiming Your Human Rights. 186 people told us what claiming your rights in mental health settings actually looks like. Free, online, about 45 minutes. zurl.co/hE6pE #HumanRights #LivedExperience #MentalHealthChallenges

Over a year of co-design shaped our new human rights survey. Peer leader Barbara Read: "An opportunity to create something positive out of a challenging environment." Join the launch webinar Mon 17 Aug, 1pm AEST. zurl.co/YOQzp #HumanRights #LivedExperience

Simple ways to make room for connection: eat with others, wave and chat, sit next to someone new, invite someone to do something you already do. Try one this weekend, it might feel odd at first, but it gets easier. zurl.co/k2NAc #MakeRoom #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

Congratulations to Professor Sharon Lawn, who won the Tom Trauer Evaluation and Research Award at @themhsorg’s Awards Gala last night, recognising a research career grounded in lived experience. #TheMHSAwards

One respondent, on why a patient's own insight deserves to be heard: "You have tremendous insight and a right to make this known and to be listened to." From our new report, Claiming Your Human Rights. Launch webinar Mon 17 August, 1pm AEST. zurl.co/U71ZS

Ever walked into a room where you didn't know anyone? What made it easier was usually simple: someone said hello, there was something to do, you didn't have to explain yourself. A warm welcome makes the difference. zurl.co/uTH6D #MakeRoom #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

ACU researchers are inviting adult mental health consumers and carers in NSW with experience of Community Treatment Orders (CTOs), for a research interview, 45-60 min, via Teams, phone, or in person. Further info via the link. zurl.co/re6xK #MentalHealthResearch #CTOs

Loneliness Awareness Week runs from 3-9 August, but connection isn't a one-week idea, it grows in spaces we intentionally make for each other. We're proud members of Ending Loneliness Together. Theme: Make Room for Connection. zurl.co/FgU0J #MakeRoom #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

Loneliness Awareness Week (3-9 August) is almost here. Get in early with Ending Loneliness Together's free Room for Many online event. Two sessions: Mon 4 Aug, 12pm AEST: zurl.co/A8Afw Tue 5 Aug, 7pm AEST: zurl.co/uxBFz #MakeRoom #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU

Last call before Monday: join Kym McMinn, founder of T & K Support Services, for 'Identity Before Diagnosis' at 12.30pm AEST. About 40 minutes, online, free, recorded. zurl.co/OseGn #MentalHealthChallenges #LivedExperience #TraumaInformedCare

186 people told us what it's like to claim human rights in mental health settings, what worked, what didn't, and what needs to change. Join us for the launch of our new report, Monday 17 August at 1pm AEST. zurl.co/KCNL2 #HumanRights #LivedExperience #MentalHealthChallenges

Deakin University's FACES project is recruiting people aged 12-35 in Australia with psychosis-like experiences, or a first episode/diagnosis in the last 5 years. Zoom assessment (3-5hrs), gift card reimbursement. Know someone eligible? Please share. zurl.co/99XSR #PsychosisResearch

Reminder: Kym McMinn, founder of T & K Support Services, joins us for 'Identity Before Diagnosis' on Mon 3 August, 12.30pm AEST. About 40 minutes, online. zurl.co/a1oQj #MentalHealthChallenges #LivedExperience #TraumaInformedCare

A quick repeat for anyone who missed it in June: Orygen and Monash University want to hear from carers of young people with early psychosis. What have you noticed in memory, concentration or decision-making, and what would have actually helped? One-hour Zoom interview, $40 eGift Card. zurl.co/ULN1I

Medicare funds a health check at 45–49 and again from 75. Nothing in between. New modelling out today for International Self-Care Day: closing that gap for 55–59 year olds could be worth $233M a year in health, income and fiscal benefits. Report: zurl.co/tbBF1

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A diagnosis can tell a clinician a lot. It rarely tells them who you are. Join LEA on Monday 3 August for "Identity Before Diagnosis," a conversation with Kym McMinn on person-led, trauma-informed practice. Free, online, around 40 minutes. Session will be recorded.

Free webinar from Finding North, 3:30pm AEST Mon 27 July: an introduction to eCPR, hosted by certified trainers Anna Armstrong & Bea Luraschi. A lived-experience-led approach built on connecting, empowering and revitalising. 90 mins, recording available. Register: zurl.co/5CPte #LivedExperience

Finding North is seeking 6 First Nations peoples with lived experience of mental health challenges for a paid co-design team (13 months, $60/hr, 1 online meeting/month). 18+, living in Australia. EOI closes Thu 23 July. Apply: zurl.co/iuuP6 #FirstNations

Some days aren't a crisis, just heavy. Medicare Mental Health Check In is free, no referral needed, for anyone 16+ in Australia. Work through it yourself or talk to someone via telehealth, your call. Support for carers and family too. Call 1800 595 212 or visit zurl.co/FEa09

We know the NDIS reforms have caused real concern, especially around eligibility and community participation funding. This opportunity, testing the new planning process, is one way to have direct input. 2hr online sessions, $200 each. Register: zurl.co/jinN1 #NDIS

Living with schizophrenia and aged 45+? Federation University wants to hear about your experience with digital tech and mental health tools. 30-40 min survey, anonymous and voluntary. Take part: zurl.co/ZMqRI #LivedExperience

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander NSW community: BEING & University of Sydney need you for a paid Yarning Workshop (13 July, $88) on mental health discharge planning. EOI closes tomorrow, Fri 10 July 12pm AEST. Email kylie.smith@being.org.au to take part. #LivedExperience #FirstNations

LEA backed a $50m funding request for farmer mental health services at Parliament House this week.

Our June eNews was sent out earlier this week. Government modelling on the NDIS reforms, new BPD research, a first update from the Australian Association of Peer Workers, and sector news on AI safety in mental health and more. Sign up here: zurl.co/uygH3 #MentalHealth #NDIS #PeerSupport

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Carers of young people with psychosis: Monash University and Orygen want to hear from you. How do cognitive symptoms, memory, concentration, decision-making affect those doing the caring? 1-hr online interview, $30 eGift Card.zurl.co/iFlUZ #Psychosis #CarerResearch #MentalHealth #Research

NSW followers... @BEING - Mental Health Consumers and @sydney.edu.au are looking for people with lived experience of mental health services in NSW to take part in an online workshop as part of an exciting research project.