Lived experience
Alternative labels
Living experience
Description
Lived experience refers to a representation of the experiences and choices of a given person, and the knowledge that they gain from these experiences and choices. [Wikipedia]
Journal article
Navigating the transition from hospital to community
This article describes the findings from 15 interviews on the lived experience of hospital discharge and returning to the community for people with acquired disability and complex needs in the Australian context. It identifies opportunities to co-design solutions that improve the experience of leaving hospital for this group.
Report
A call for connection
Loneliness in young people has emerged as a growing public health concern. Drawing from data from young Australians, this report establishes that loneliness is not just an individual problem but reflects gaps in social, economic, health and educational systems. It calls on policymakers to elevate loneliness as a national priority and provides actionable evidence and...
Report
Feeling supported, not stuck: rethinking intervention orders for children and young people
This research examined the experiences of children and young people aged between 10 and 17 who are respondents to Family Violence Intervention Orders and Personal Safety Intervention Orders in Victoria. The report shows that the intervention order system needs a rethink for children and young people. It makes four key findings and outlines what needs...
Report
More than a home: tackling the urgent youth homelessness crisis in Tāmaki Makaurau in 2025
This report is a call to action that confronts the youth homelessness crisis in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland, New Zealand). It centres the voices, dreams and lived experiences of young people facing homelessness. The report urges policymakers to create systemic change that ensures taitamariki (young people) are not just sheltered, but truly supported to belong and...
Report
Speaking from experience: what needs to change to address workplace sexual harassment
This report reveals the systemic barriers faced by people who experience workplace sexual harassment and outlines urgent reforms needed to drive lasting, meaningful change. It outlines 11 key recommendations including amending the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, increasing funding for specialist support services and introducing civil penalties for employers who breach their duty under the Act.