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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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@OaktreeIt's our mission right now to help get you through. Although i'm sure you don't need it.

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@MJG017

I had to look a couple of times to see that you had changed the posters. I love it, thanks.

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@Oaktree It's like one of those 'spot the difference' puzzles. It's possible there are other subtle differences as well.

Just kidding... there's not. But I sooooo should have thought of that before 😞

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@MJG017

Lol you are funny…

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@Oaktree wrote:

Lol you are funny…


Ha Ha funny, or 'that old man in his garden with a broom trying to keep the bees off his roses because they get tiny foot prints on them' funny?

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I'm interested in understanding more about the 'group' interview @Oaktree .

Did they say anything else? @MJG017 has provided some really important points, but I'm a bit lost about the interview in itself.... (LOL, even though I'm not going for the interview).

My apologies if I've missed something crucial you've mentioned.

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@tyme @MJG017

All I know is that we have to answer questions in pairs and in groups. There will be current and previous students present as well as lecturers, peer workers and other applicants. It’s all about as clear as mud. They will be looking for active listening skills as well as how empathetic you are. The whole thing is a test.

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@MJG017

Both types of funny. I can imagine you being worried about bee footprints on your flowers

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Oh! Like role playing??? @Oaktree I wonder if that's it.

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@tyme

They said they are giving us questions when we register

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