The Tasmanian Government has today welcomed the opening of the Mental Health Council of Tasmania’s Lived Experience ‘LEx’ Training Hub.
The LEx hub will provide training pathways for people with lived experience of mental health and alcohol and other drug use.
Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Roger Jaensch said it will be a valuable community resource supporting the delivery of compassionate and recovery-focused services.
“We know that peer support is a powerful tool in mental health care, as people with lived experience can offer unique insights and support, that is deeply meaningful and healing,’’ Minister Jaensch said.
“The hub will educate and empower people to effectively apply their unique expertise to support others, through their own treatment or recovery journeys.
“Importantly, it will train individuals to be peer supporters – people who can walk alongside others in their journey, offering hope, understanding and practical advice grounded in real-world experience.’’
Mr Jaensch commended the Mental Health Council of Tasmania CEO, Connie Digolis, and her team for their work in developing the hub.
The Government will contribute $247,500 over the next two years to the hub, which is jointly funded with Primary Health Tasmania.
