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]
Report
Equal identities: a human rights review of the experiences of trans and gender diverse people in Australia
The report explores challenges facing trans and gender diverse people across all domains of Australian society. It draws on the expertise, insight, lived and living experience shared in 97 submissions, as well as Australian and international research. It identifies what must change to ensure trans and gender diverse people can fully realise their human rights.
Guide
Life with intellectual disability
This guide, written by people with intellectual disability, covers the nature of intellectual disability, health and co-occurring conditions, strengths, and the struggles caused both by the condition itself and by societal barriers and discrimination. The guide is intended for people with intellectual disability, their families and carers, health professionals, educators, and the general community.
Strategy
National plan to end the abuse and mistreatment of older people 2026–2036
The abuse and mistreatment of older people is prevalent in Australia. This plan takes a broad approach to ending the abuse and mistreatment of older people wherever it occurs in society. It outlines six key principles, along with four focus areas which will guide work over the life of the plan.
Report
Towards neuroinclusive public open spaces: evidence and implications from the City of Sydney
This report examines how neurodivergent adults experience Sydney’s public open spaces and identifies environmental factors that shape participation. Drawing on lived‑experience insights, it highlights how sensory load, predictability, legibility and supportive amenities influence comfort and inclusion. The findings provide practical guidance for strengthening urban policy, planning and design.
Report
Stories that matter: learning from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s experiences of the criminal legal system
This research report describes the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the criminal legal system in Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. The findings confirm the lasting impacts of colonisation and intergenerational trauma, which create the conditions that lead Indigenous people into engagement with the criminal legal system.