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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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Absolutely! @Oaktree

Amazing. How are you feeling about it all?

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@tyme

I am a bit nervous about it. I am aware that it is quite a heavy workload and I have regular appointments to attend as well. I just have to be good about timetabling myself.

First I was nervous I wouldn’t get selected. Now I am selected I am still nervous

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We'll be in it together 🙂 @Oaktree

Let us know how you do with the practical components and the requirements. We may be able to tick some off here based on what you have already done - but that's if the course allows it.

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@tyme

Could you please let me know if you notice Sane recruiting. I may be interested in applying. I think I want a voluntary role as I have an Army pension

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You can keep your eye on here: https://www.sane.org/about-sane/careers-at-sane

Also, do you think you want to wait till your course starts, see how that goes, look at the practical components of your course and then we can have a look to see what's available then?

For example, if some parts require you to work in a group, it's better on the forums than on the phones. However, if they require you to write case notes or something after working with a participant, then maybe a different area is more suitable.

It's certainly something we can look into though!

Enjoy your break while you can before your course starts. Does it go for a year? @Oaktree

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@tyme

Yes it’s 12 months.

Thanks for the link

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I had assignments due every 2 weeks - a month @Oaktree

Wasn't too hectic though. Pretty exciting. So is most of your course face to face?

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way to go my awesome @tyme , @Oaktree , @MJG017 , @Jynx , @rav3n 😎👍

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It is pretty exciting @Shaz51

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@tyme

I have 2 days per week at Tafe as well as stuff to do at home. There are role plays for assessments as well as written assignments. Hopefully the lecturers will be good at what they do. I met one of them at the information night but I don’t think she liked me. I asked a question and she told me not to worry about it yet.

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