Effective engagement requires skills, capabilities and cultures that recognize and support equal partnerships and the value of lived experience perspectives. While change is occurring, engagement and participation is still a new area for many consumers, carers and people working in mental health organizations.
Critically reflect on your organization’s core values and principles, that facilitate a move away from a culture of ‘doing to’ to one of ‘working with’ consumers and carers.
Use this material as foundation. https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/getmedia/afef7eba-866f-4775-a386-57645bfb3453/NMHC-Consumer-and-Carer-engagement-a-practical-guide
