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@harmreduction.org

Hey, friends headed to @drugpolicy.org's Reform Conference! Mark your calendar & join us for this PeerUP session.

#HarmReduction #HarmReductionSavesLives #HarmReductionIsHealthcare #Reform #Reform2025 #HealthCareIsAHumanRight #PeerWorkforce #WarOnDrugs #SupportNotStigma #EndOverdose

National Harm Reduction Coalition @harmreduction.org · Oct 30

🧵Join us at @drugpolicy.org’s International #DrugPolicy #Reform conference! NHRC’s Capacity Building & #HepatitisC Coordinator, Jose Martinez, who also manages NHRC’s PeerUp program, will facilitate an affinity group gathering, “The Resurrection of the Peer Workforce” on Friday, Nov. 14 from...

Black and white pattern frames left side of yellow gradient graphic. Bold, black, all caps font at top reads, "RESURRECTION OF THE PEER WORKFORCE", with a thin black line beneath this. Smaller black, all caps font below reads, "FRIday, NOVEMBER 14" and "7 a.m. — 9 a.M. ET". Below this, smaller black font reads, "Join us at DPA’s International Drug Policy Reform Conference for a dedicated space for open dialogue among peers and peer supporters to inform and strengthen ongoing peer advocacy efforts within PeerUp. Attendees will collectively identify key challenges the peer workforce faces, share lived/living experiences, and propose meaningful strategies for change. By centering the voices of those directly involved in peer work, this session aims to ensure PeerUp’s advocacy priorities are rooted in the realities, needs, and aspirations of the community it serves." Black NHRC and PeerUP logos in bottom right corner.

November 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Lived Experience Australia

@livedexperienceaus.bsky.social

The Australian National Peer Workforce Census closes tonight. If you've been meaning to complete it, today is the day. Peer workers deserve to be counted, and this is how that starts.

Take the Survey: zurl.co/DMuds

#LivedExperience #PeerWorkforce #MentalHealth #PeerSupport

April 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM

Lived Experience Australia

@livedexperienceaus.bsky.social

#PeerWorkforce #LivedExperience #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #NationalAssociation #ConsultationHub

July 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM

Lived Experience Australia

@livedexperienceaus.bsky.social

#LivedExperience #PeerWorkforce #MentalHealth #PeerSupport

Take the Survey: zurl.co/XI20G

April 20, 2026 at 2:30 AM

Lived Experience Australia

@livedexperienceaus.bsky.social

🛑🛑 Attention: Peer / Lived Experience Workforce 🛑🛑

The National Census for Lived Experience (Peer) workers in mental health and suicide prevention closes on 18 April. Please take 15 minutes and share with your networks.
zurl.co/JIc9O
#LivedExperience #PeerWorkforce #MentalHealth #Australia

April 16, 2026 at 5:22 AM

Lived Experience Australia

@livedexperienceaus.bsky.social

One week left. The first Australian Census for Lived Experience (Peer) workers closes 18 April 2026. 15 minutes, fully confidential. Please complete it and share it widely. zurl.co/ZcI2c

#LivedExperience #PeerWorkforce #MentalHealth

April 11, 2026 at 5:17 AM

Lived Experience Australia

@livedexperienceaus.bsky.social

For the first time a national Census dedicated to Lived Experience (Peer) workers in mental health and suicide prevention. Our Sharon Lawn explains why it's important in the introductory video.

zurl.co/QKiBV

#LivedExperience #PeerSupport #PeerWorkforce #Australia

March 19, 2026 at 2:36 AM