Book of Proceedings: Symposium: “WHY NOT A PEER WORKER?” PART 1: THE MEANING, PURPOSE, PHILOSOPHY AND ETHOS

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Authors: Pamela Rutledge, Glen Adamson, Mathew Salen, Debra Gibbons, Kim Cattell, NSW and QLD

Year: 2015

Event: 2015 TheMHS Conference

Subject: RichmondPRA , Peer Workforce, Peer Operated Services , 2015 Conference Book of Proceedings

Type of resource: Conference Presentations and Papers

ISBN: 987-0-9945702-0-8

Abstract: This symposia paper explores RichmondPRA’s experience in developing the Peer Workforce and, specifically, a Peer Operated Service, totally staffed and operated by Peers. RichmondPRA will share its successes and the challenges it has faced along this journey including building positive relationships with partners. It also provides an opportunity to see how, as a sector we can promote Peer Work as an effective and valued part of mental health service delivery in Australia.

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