Consumer Representation Training Resources
Here, you’ll find all the training modules and resources available for access and download to help you participate in the course.
Each module in this advocacy course includes a video playlist, participant workbook, handouts and extra resources. Please watch the videos and refer to the materials as directed.
To successfully complete each module please complete and submit the linked online activity before moving on to the next module.
Note: You can download the entire course workbook or individual modules using the links below.
If you have any questions or issues accessing the course, please contact Petra at education@actmhcn.org.au or (02) 6145 0071.
Week 1: Introduction to Advocacy
Handouts
Week 1 - Online Activity
Please complete and submit this online activity before moving on to the next module.
Module Overview:
In this module we will:
Anayse various types of advocacy at both individal and systemic levels
Explore powers of strong self-advocacy
Reflect on what advocacy means to you, and how you would like to express it in your life
Video playlist
More on Self-Advocacy
Week 2: The Consumer Movement
Workbook
Handouts
Extra Resources
The Network’s Consumer Representation Program
Consumer perspective: Changing perspectives on consumer involvement in Mental Health
Consumer perspective: Annual-Report-Patricia Green article
National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum
A National Framework for Recovery Oriented Mental Health Services
What does a person need in their environment in order to recover? (article)
Week 2 - Online Activity
Please complete and submit this online activity before moving on to the next module.
Module Overview:
In this module we will:
Examine the consumer movement and its connection to principles of recovery
Explore the role of the ACT Mental Health Consumer Network in systemic advocacy in the ACT
Video playlist
The Network Effect – Members’ Stories
The Network Effect showcases digital stories from some of our members about what participation with the Network has meant for them. Each video features a member and their personal story.
More on Consumer Representation
More on Recovery Based Practice
Week 3: Social Justice and Legislation
Workbook
Handouts
Extra Resources
About the Mental Health Act (link)
ACTCOSS factsheet – Social Justice
What is Social Justice? (paper)
You, Me, Everybody: Understanding social inclusion in the ACT and Autralia Report
ACTCOSS Factsheet – Human Rights
Human Rights Factsheets (collated)
Convention on the rights of persons with disability – Plain English
Disability Discimination Act 1992 factsheet
NSQHS Standard – Partnering with Consumers
Partnering with Consumers at Canberra Health Services (link)
Mental Health service standards (extracts)
Mental Health Statement of rights and responsibilities
Canberra Health Literacy Hub (link)
Week 3 - Online Activity
Module Overview:
In this module we will:
Examine how social justice and human rights intersect with consumer representation work
Discover legislation, frameworks and tools that aid consumer representatives in committee work.
Video playlist
More on Human Rights
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More on Health Literacy
Week 4: Introduction to Committees
Workbook
Handouts
Extra Resources
About the Office of Mental Health and Wellbeing (ACT Health) link
Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services Model of Care link
National Mental Health Consumer Alliance
How Secretariats can Support Consumer Representatives
Self-Care for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Managing your Self-Care (Mental Health Saftery and Quality Engagement Guide)
Week 4 - Online Activity
Please complete and submit this online activity before moving on to the next module.
Module Overview:
In this module we will:
Identify different types and levels of committees
Examine the importance of and strategies for self-care for consumer representatives and develop a personal self-care plan
Video playlist
More on Self-Care - Well & Wise (MIEACT)
Week 5: Consumer Representative Program
Workbook
Extra Resources
Week 5 - Online Activity
Please complete and submit this online activity before moving on to the next module.
Module Overview:
In this module we will:
Explore the skills required for effective consumer representation
Learn how to use lived experience in committee work
Discover what to expect as a new representative at the Network
Video playlist
More on Consumer Representation
Week 6: Exploring Committees
Workbook
Handouts
Extra Resources
Week 6 - Feedback Form
Congratulations on completing the course! Please complete this Feedback Form to help us improve our training.
Module Overview:
In this module we will:
Discuss and review advocacy and consumer representation concepts learned over the course
Explore examples of different types of committees and their characteristics
Participate in a simulated committee meeting
There is no video playlist for this unit
Acknowledgement of Country
The Network acknowledges and honours the traditional owners of this country, their culture and continuing connection and contribution to the land and community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Acknowledgement of people with lived experience
We also acknowledge people with lived and living experience of mental illness as consumers and their important lived experience expertise and ongoing contributions to the mental health sector.
Vision
A community of connected voices achieving positive change.
Phone: 02 6230 5796
Email: actmhcn@actmhcn.org.au
ACT Charter of Right for People with Mental Health Issues
The ACT Government released the updated ACT Charter of Rights for People with Mental Health Issues on 25 October 2022.
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