#SA People A one day workshop is being offered by the #BPD Collaborative to provide information and support to carers, families and friends of people who have been recently diagnosed or have a likely diagnosis of BPD. Find out more: zurl.co/E7cn

This #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU, Ending Loneliness Together, is sharing stories to spark conversations about loneliness, and encouraging Australians to create a culture of connection at home, work, school and the community. Play your part: zurl.co/2YCp

The @The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists are seeking a Consumer and a Carer Advisor, senior roles in strategy and embedding #LivedExperience For details see below. Consumer: zurl.co/HG1r Carer: zurl.co/3IYU #mentalhealth

New research shows 1 in 3 Australians feel lonely, and 1 in 4 are persistently lonely. This #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, @Ending Loneliness Together is sharing stories to start conversations and create opportunities for meaningful social connections. zurl.co/I82n

Find conferences daunting? @The Mental Health Services Learning Network - Themhs has got your back. If you are attending TheMHS and need a mate, or if you are a seasoned TheMHS attendee and you'd like to BE a mate, you can register on the TheMHS website: zurl.co/SIOj

Moving away from family and friends can increase the chance of people experiencing loneliness. If someone is new to your area, workplace or community, why not help them feel welcome. This #LonelinessAwarenessWeek talk to someone new. More resources: zurl.co/Bson

Feeling lonely does not mean there is something wrong with you. It’s our cue to connect. Find out how you can build meaningful social connections this #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU: zurl.co/wJyL #EndingLonelinessTogether

Every Australian should have opportunities for meaningful social connection. Through work, home, school, sport, or community. Play your part this #LonelinessAwarenessWeekAU: zurl.co/pXTR #EndingLonelinessTogether

Our eNews came out earlier this week. Did you receive it? If you want to be the first to know our latest news, go to our website and click on 'Join Now'. Here's the latest one, in case you missed it. Previous versions are also available on our website. zcu.nz/y6QU?m=0

It's not about the numbers, it's about the impact. 5000+ people on LinkedIn share our passion for keeping lived experience at the forefront of this rapid state of change in #mentalhealth If you are involved in the sector in any way, why not join us? zurl.co/I3Kl

#SA #BPD Are you a carer, family member or friend of someone who is recently diagnosed or have a likely diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD)? The BPD Collective is running a free one day workshop on Sun 25/08, and you can find out more here: zurl.co/E7cn

Last week Professor Sharon Lawn spoke with 2GB Sydney about military Veterans transitioning into civilian life. While the focus is on psychological support, the basics can be ignored. Homes? Jobs? The foundations of civilian life, and mental wellbeing. zurl.co/8WDs

Here at MixurucaHighSociety all set up - Sharon has done two presentations today and this is the least busy our stall has been all day. We’ve met some inspiring people and had some wonderful conversations. If you’re around, come and say Hi!

It’s not all serious stuff here at TheMHS - Sharon and one of her 4th Year @FlindersUni students. Minjoo Kwon was here to co-present with Sharon on research into men and loneliness.

Mental Health Carers Australia are recruiting these two new roles. Manager Community Engagement: seek.com.au/job/78622188 Manager Advocacy and Policy: seek.com.au/job/78622108 Apply ASAP Closes 22/09

In response to the release of the Report from the Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide, this article is by a colleague from Open Door at Flinders University. Lived Experience Australia is a partner organisation to Open Door.

Our online learning site is getting a makeover. The site will be unavailable from 6pm 12th September until 9am 16th September. If you currently use our learning site, you will be sent a new password on Friday. Keep an eye out for this in your emails (check your spam folder).

Our new online learning site is now live!! Existing users received a new password by email on Fri 13/09. New users can create a free account! New ‘Lived Experience Engagement’ course launched today! learn.livedexperienceaustralia.com.au #mentalhealthtraining #advocacytraining

Hearing voices or other noises is common, but can be a negative experience for some people. A new approach uses VR to recreate the voices as digital avatars. The AMETHYST trial at Swinburne University is currently recruiting participants. Info: voicestherapy.com

The Loneliness and Social Isolation in the ACT report was released recently. LE was quoted 8 times in the report, using lived experience from our Loneliness research. ACT report: zurl.co/v02V Our “Loneliness and Mental Health” research zurl.co/8zzS