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
Understanding the journey to higher education: decision-making insights from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
This study investigates the decision-making process of Indigenous Australian students in pursuing higher education, addressing a gap in understanding their educational choices. It identifies the key factors influencing university enrolment decisions and how these shape students’ educational pathways. Using a narrative-inquiry approach, the study explored the lived experiences of Indigenous students from two Western Australian...
Report
Rental affordability snapshot: Southern Queensland 2026
This snapshot highlights the lived experience of those on low incomes in southern Queensland, trying to find a home that is both affordable and appropriate. The findings continue to expose an alarming trend in the private rental market. It found there were no affordable and appropriate rental properties for households on income support with children.
Guide
Understanding antisemitism in Australia
This handbook supports national efforts to understand, recognise and counter antisemitism across all sectors of Australian society, reflecting the lived experience of Jewish Australians. The resource is practical, evidence-based and sector-specific. It is aimed for schools, universities, workplaces, government agencies, community organisations and anyone seeking to understand and combat antisemitism in Australia today.
Report
Walking together: collaborative pathways to holistic family wellbeing
The forum brought together Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, community members, policy leaders, researchers and government representatives to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships and shape the direction of reform across the New South Wales child and family sector. It combined policy updates, lived experience, place-based practice and strategic discussion in ways that reflected the work underway.
Report
The struggle to be seen, the power in being heard
This report reflects the voices and experiences of hundreds of people from Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, Arab and Israeli communities in Australia. The insights shared by project participants reveal the profound pain and distress caused by increased racism targeting the affected communities. The report also reveals how racism has escalated in these communities.