Human Rights in the Context of Consumer Perspective Work

The CMHL is the central agency for public mental health, including lived experience, workforce development in Victoria.The CMHL is the central agency which connects, collects and shares information, tools, resources and expertise created through DHHS investment to ensure skills and knowledge are shared widely, and mental health workers at every stage of their career have the opportunity to grow their leadership capabilities.

Centre for Mental Health Learning

Human Rights in the Context of Consumer Perspective Work - Virtual Learning

Delivery Mode – Two x 1/2 Day virtual sessions (1pm to 5pm both days) - NOTE: PARTICIPANTS NEED TO ATTEND AND REGISTER FOR BOTH SESSIONS.These are free events designed for the consumer workforce working in public mental health in Victoria (eg. consumer lived experience staff employed at Area Mental Health Services, Forensicare or mental health staff from RCH).Consumer workers outside of public clinical services (MHCSSs, AOD, ACCHOs etc.) or other partner organisations may also attend. Participants need to be working or have worked in the mental health sector whether as volunteers, on committees, or in salaried roles.This module introduces human rights from a consumer perspective. Learners will explore key rights concepts and issues for consumers, and how the foundation of human rights runs through all consumer roles. This module provides an overview of Victorian, Australian and international conventions and laws which protect and restrict human rights and the role of protections and oversight mechanisms and organisations. Learners will have opportunities to explore the application of human rights to their practice. This module is relevant to all consumer roles. All our courses are interactive, based on adult learning principles and learner focussed. We believe that adults approach learning with a wealth of knowledge and experience to contribute. A combination of learning styles will be incorporated into the training including interactive, experiential and didactic. Our approach recognises the constant interweaving of theory and practice cultivating critical thinking and reflection, appreciating the contested nature of ideas and world views, and perspective taking through adopting ethical, human rights and social justice lenses. Delivery Mode – 2 x 1/2 days ONLINE This course is delivered online. Sessions are hosted via Zoom.

Presenter: Athena ConsultingAthena Consumer Workforce Consulting is a consumer/survivor partnership committed to supporting the growth of consumer perspective leadership across the Victorian mental health sector and community. Our team has extensive experience and expertise across all aspects of consumer work in the mental health system, including peer support, policy advice, research, education, consumer consultancy, leadership and governance. We provide specialist training and consultancy services. We work with the consumer workforce, organisations and government to explore the needs of the consumer workforce and develop customised responses. Find out more about Athena here:<a href="https://www.athenacwc.com.au/about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> https://www.athenacwc.com.au/about</a>

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