Book of Proceedings: Symposium: “WHY NOT A PEER WORKER” PART TWO; THE PRACTICAL TOOLS, PROCESSES, DOCUMENTS AND OUTCOMES TO SUPPORTING PEER WORKERS AND OTHER WORKERS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE ON THEIR CAREER PATH.

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Authors: Eric Richards, Michael Macokatic, Mathew Salen, Fay Jackson, Pamela Rutledge, NSW

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: Peer work is a rapidly growing profession within RichmondPRA and in response to this growth the organization has committed to affirmative action titled “Why not a Peer Worker?” This paper will provide an overview of our philosophy and will be presented together with a rationale for policies that promote strengths focused outcomes and a highly professional but compassionate workplace for Peer Workers and other workers with a lived experience without stigma and discrimination.

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