Peer Up Courses
Learning level 2: Intermediate The Peer Up program focuses on a broad and practical range of mental health and peer work-related skills and concepts for professional development and upskilling.
Is this course for me? Peer Up courses are suitable for anyone interested in learning about the topic, however they may be considered most suitable for individuals who are:
- already working or volunteering in the mental health/peer work sector or related field.
- have undertaken previous mental health/peer work-related studies.
- looking to learn new or improve upon existing skills by re-visiting core skills and concepts of peer work and mental health.
After completing courses in the Peer Up program, you may like to consider more advanced-level courses included in the Lead Up program (coming 2023).
Click on the course you are interested in and book a day and time.
Note- Advocacy Skills for Peer Workers is offered over two sessions.
You must complete session 1 before you complete session 2.
Advocacy Skills for Peer Workers - Session 1
(2 hours)
Session 1- 28th June 2023 9.30am-11.30am
- Understanding Advocacy and the importance of Mental Health Advocacy
- Different groups and types in Advocacy
- Principles of Advocacy and Key Advocacy skills
You must enrol in session 1 & 2 to course complete
Advocacy Skills for Peer Workers - Session 2
(2 hours)
Session 2- 28th June 2023 1.00pm-3.00pm
- Best practice for Peer Advocacy
- Preparing to undertake advocacy
- Assessing clients ability to self advocacy
- Setting boundaries and Self-Care
You must enrol in session 1 & 2 to course complete
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