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.
Advocacy Skills for Peer Workers - Session 1
- You must enrol in both Sessions 1&2 to participate
- Understanding Advocacy and the importance of Mental Health Advocacy
- Different groups and types in Advocacy
- Principles of Advocacy and Key Advocacy skills
- Date & Time to be advised
Frameworks for Recovery Session 1
- You must enrol in both Sessions 1&2 to participate
- Explore the history of recovery as a global social and political movement
- Build knowledge of the different ways that recovery is framed in Australia and internationally
- Date & Time to be advised
Frameworks for Recovery Session 2
- You must enrol in both Sessions 1&2 to participate
- Develop skills reflect critically and compassionately on recovery
- Consider how we can draw on diverse understanding and strengthen our peer work
- Date & Time to be advised
Advocacy Skills for Peer Workers - Session 2
- You must enrol in both Sessions 1&2 to participate
- Best practice for Peer Advocacy
- Preparing to undertake advocacy
- Assessing clients ability to self advocacy
- Setting boundaries and Self-Care
- Date & Time to be advised
Understanding the Principles of Co-Design
- Explore Co-Design - purposes & principles
- Understand the Importance and the Processes of Co-Desig
- 5th April@1pm-3pm
Conducting Effective Meetings
- What is an Effective Meeting?
- How to plan and run your meetings
- Documentation requirements for meetings
- Dealing with issues - problem solving, conflict resolution & negotiation skills
- Next steps for future meetings
- Date & Time to be advised
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