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Are You Thinking of Peer Work? Have your questions answered here!

Are You Thinking of Peer Work? Have your questions answered here!

This thread has come about after our Sunday Hangout tonight where the topic of Peer Work came up.

Just to share a little about myself and how I came to get involved in Peer Work:

I was working in a totally different industry. At the same time, I was really struggling with my mental health. It was these very forums that supported my recovery, and I felt that the more I reached out to others, the more I felt supported in my own recovery.

In my recovery, I also had peer workers support me. The hope they shared was invaluable.

From there, I volunteered to be a Community Guide did this for a few years. The call then came out for Peer Workers. This was when I put my hand up, completed the necessary training, and voila! Here I am!

It's been one of the most rewarding pathways in my life. It's given me a new lease on life and something to look forward to each day.

Of course everyone's story is different, but I hope this thread can answer your questions about Peer Work.

@MJG017 @Snowie @ArraDreaming @Shaz51 @Rockdog

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That's gold @Oaktree .

Thank you for sharing. Your story is so powerful and inspirational.

WOW!

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i can literally feel how inspired and passionate you are about peer work from just reading that, and you're such a valued member of this peer support community @Oaktree i'm really excited for you, and wish you all the best with the application process. i have no doubt that you'll shine in the interviews, rooting for you!!! 💗

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@tyme

Thank you

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@rav3n

Thanks 🙂

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@Oaktree Fingers crossed for you. They'd be mad not to give you a spot.

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@MJG017

I wish you were on the panel

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Way to go @Oaktree

Have my fingers and toes crossed for you my sister ☺️

Hello @MJG017 , @tyme , @rav3n

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@Shaz51

Thanks my beautiful sister 💜

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  • @tyme @MJG017 @Shaz51 @rav3n @RubyJones

I just got an email to say that I have made it through to the group interviews for the scholarship for cert IV Mental Health Peer Work 2025. Now I just have to get out my active listening skills. The LLN has no numeracy and just has a paragraph that I have to correct with grammar and punctuation. Easy peasy! Wish me luck? The interview is on the 22nd

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Good luck @Oaktree. We're all cheering you on and keeping all our fingers crossed for you. Just give them 100% Oaktree and you'll do fine.

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