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Re: Topic Tuesday // Tools for Advocacy // Tues 19th October, 7:00-8:30PM AEST
  • Author : Daisydreamer
  • Support : 9
  • Topic : Advocating for change
19 Oct 2021 08:19 AM
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Hi @chibam 

 

I share your thoughts here, we still have a long way to go with ensuring there is more representation of lived experience and friends, family and carers at all levels of the mental health system. In the last 10 years, I have defintiely seen more people join the lived experience advocacy space and share their voice which gives me hope, but there is still more to be done. 

 

"how can we rouse much larger numbers of our community to speak out and shape the discussions?" This is such a great question, and I would be interested to hear your thoughts on this too. I think it starts with discussions like these, and empowering people to see the power of their voice and experience. For every person that is empowered to share their voice and advocate for their mental health, we start to build a stronger movement 🙂 

 

Finding my tribe and connecting with others in the advocacy space has really helped me stay motivated too. Are you connected with others in the advocacy space?

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