Lived or living experience team

Support from people who've been there

At a glance

  • All ages

    Available to people aged 8+

  • VIC, NSW, QLD and TAS

    For people in select areas only

  • No or low fee

    Provided at no cost or for a small fee

  • Flexible support options

    Online, in-person, at your home and in-person

Contact us for support

Connect with us to discuss how we can help you.

How we help

Our lived and living experience team brings personal understanding to mental health, alcohol and drug services. They've faced similar challenges and use their experience to support others.

How we help

  • One-on-one peer support
  • Understanding from lived experience
  • Support for families
  • Hope for recovery
  • Connection to services

Who is it for?

For all agesin VIC, NSW, QLD and TAS

This service is for:

  • All ages, aged 8+
  • People in VIC, NSW, QLD and TAS

How it works

Where to find us

Choose what works for you

We believe you should be able to access support in ways that work best for you. Choose from:

  • In person at our local centres
  • Community-based services in your local area
  • Support in your own home
  • Video or phone appointments

Whatever option suits you best, we're here to make it easy for you to access the support you need.

Our locations

Real stories

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  • “Every family situation is unique, but the underlying challenges are similar. The youth and family counselling service helped me to find ways to navigate and manage them.”

    Read Jacqui's story
  • Understanding benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms

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