The National Bodies
The National Body will function as an independent yet interconnected structure within the broader lived experience movement, with its leadership feeding into the Global Lived Experience Agency. While it will operate autonomously, it will align with global objectives to ensure consistency, collaboration, and mutual growth.
National Bodies will be established to enhance and coordinate lived experience initiatives at the national level. These bodies will act as a vital link between local, state, and national organisations and the global platform, fostering collaboration, consistency, and mutual support. Each participating nation will have a dedicated National Body composed of a board of directors and an evolving membership of consumers and carers. These networks will be responsible for a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening and advancing the lived experience movement.
National networks will identify and document available services within their respective countries, including organisations, initiatives, and opportunities for consumer-driven mental health and well-being.
Service Mapping
Gathering data to measure the effectiveness and impact of consumer-driven initiatives, ensuring strategies are informed by evidence.
Data Collection
Compiling information on key stakeholders, including individuals, organisations, and initiatives, to facilitate partnerships, shared learning, and collective advocacy efforts.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engaging with consumers, carers, and peer workers through regular consultations to ensure their voices shape decision-making processes.
Consultation and Member Engagement
Supporting and initiating research projects that explore innovative approaches to mental health care, providing a foundation for consumer-driven models.
Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Gathering and distributing educational materials, advocacy tools, and best practice guidelines to strengthen consumer-driven initiatives.
Resource Distribution
Establishing and implementing committees dedicated to advocacy, peer work, research, and policy development to shape national strategies and contribute to global discussions.
Committees for Key Focus Areas
Influencing government agencies, policymakers, and legislators to secure reforms that uphold the rights and needs of people with lived experience.
Policy Advocacy and Lobbying
Providing programs in advocacy, leadership, peer support, and mental health literacy to empower individuals with lived experience to assume leadership roles.
Training and Capacity Building
Running campaigns to combat stigma, educate the public, and promote consumer-driven initiatives through media, social media, and community events.
Public Awareness Campaigns
Creating spaces for peer workers, consumers, and carers to connect through online forums, support groups, and local meetups.
Peer Networking
Advocating for the employment of peer workers in mental health services and supporting the development of career pathways.
Job Opportunities
Establish mentorship opportunities where experienced advocates and peer workers guide and support newcomers to the movement.
Mentorship Programs
Organizing events that bring together stakeholders to discuss key issues such as policy development, advocacy, and consumer-driven care models.
Conferences, Workshops and Forums
Encouraging and supporting lived experience-led studies that shape future approaches to mental health care.
Research Initiatives
Partnering with disability rights, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and social justice organisations to strengthen collective efforts on key issues such as discrimination and accessibility.
Collaboration With Other Movements
Promoting resources such as stress management workshops, mindfulness training, and peer-led support groups to prevent burnout within the movement.
Self-Care and Wellbeing Initiatives
Supporting the creation and distribution of blogs, documentaries, and podcasts that amplify the voices of lived experiences.
Media Initiatives
Establishing systems to assess the impact of consumer-driven programs, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Hosting events that honour outstanding contributions within the movement, fostering a sense of community pride and inspiring continued leadership
Celebratory Events and Reocognition Programs
By fulfilling these responsibilities, National Bodies will play a crucial role in strengthening the lived experience movement at both national and global levels. They will ensure that local initiatives are well-coordinated, well-resourced, and aligned with international objectives, contributing to a unified and progressive approach to consumer-driven mental health care.
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