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Lived experience

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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]

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Strategy to prevent and minimise gambling harm 2025/26 to 2027/28


This strategy sets out New Zealand’s approach to funding and coordinating services to prevent and minimise gambling harm. It strengthens alignment with mental health priorities by providing additional funding to improve access to services and treatment, focus on prevention and early intervention, and enable more effective service support.
Video

What is good research evidence and how do you find it?


This presentation discusses practical strategies for finding and using research evidence in a practice context related to Australian child and family services. It considers different types of research evidence and how to find and assess its quality, as well as insights into how research evidence can be used alongside other forms of evidence, such as...
Report

Inclusion of people with disabilities on the boards of not-for-profit disability service providers


This report discusses inclusion and diversity in the board rooms of the 75 largest not-for-profit disability service providers in Australia. It finds that just over a fifth of the providers have two or more leaders with disabilities currently serving on their boards and all of these boards reported positive outcomes from the appointments.
Report

Exploring help-seeking experiences in the health system among people with deafness or hearing loss and mental health concerns


This research highlights the lived experiences of people who are d/Deaf, Deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss –alongside carers and service providers – to uncover the systemic barriers they face when accessing mental health support. The findings inform actionable strategies to create more inclusive, person-centred care and long-term systemic reform. A full set...
Journal article

External challenges for individuals who need or use AAC who are learning language: lived experiences, key research findings, and future directions

Jamie Preece
This article highlights the external barriers that may impact the language learning of people who need or use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) including barriers related to AAC tools. It identifies opportunities and priorities for future research and technology development to reduce these barriers and better support language learning.