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MHLEEN - closing the chapter, continuing the impact

With the recent announcement of new national consumer and carer peaks, the Mental Health Lived Experience Engagement Network (MHLEEN) will conclude at the end of the 2024–25 financial year.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all MHLEEN members past and present for your allyship, dedication and contributions. Your commitment has been instrumental in advancing the aim and mission of the network.

Reflecting on MHLEEN’s legacy

Since Key achievements include:its establishment in 2018, MHLEEN has played a pivotal role in supporting Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to embed Lived-Living Experience (LLE) expertise into mental health service planning and delivery. Through national leadership, collaborative forums, resource development and ongoing policy support, MHLEEN elevated the visibility and impact of LLE leadership and peer work across PHNs.

Key achievements include:

  • co-development of the Lived Experience Governance Framework and LLE Workforce guidelines
  • delivery of national knowledge-sharing forums that fostered sector-wide collaboration and exchange
  • development of practical tools and resources to help PHNs implement peer workforce models and LLE frameworks
  • strengthening LLE leadership and influence across all regions.

Looking ahead

As part of MHLEEN’s legacy, a final suite of best practice tools and resources will soon be released to support PHNs in continuing to embed LLE principles. Developed through the collective expertise of the network, the resources include practical implementation guides, case studies, and planning tools. The full collection will be available on the National PHN SharePoint and remain accessible for ongoing use.

We look forward to continuing this journey together, helping shape a more inclusive, collaborative, and transformative mental health system for the future.

Contact

For further information, please contact the Mental Health Strategy and Partnerships Team:
mhsp@brisbanenorthphn.org.au.