Brisbane, January 21 (MCCQ Newsdesk)
The Queensland Alliance for Mental Health’s project coordinator, Justine Bastow released the final report on the Peer Work Scholarship Program, marking the conclusion of two years of success in Queensland. The report offers valuable insights for stakeholders dedicated to the continued development of the mental health sector workforce.
The program was designed to strengthen and expand the mental health and suicide prevention Lived Experience workforce by funding scholarships for individuals pursuing the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.
Throughout 2023-2024, the initiative awarded 178 scholarships, ensuring diversity through targeted support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from rural and remote areas.
The Peer Work Scholarships Program is supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, commissioned by the Queensland Mental Health Commission, and administered by the Queensland Alliance for Mental Health. This initiative has played a key role in enhancing the mental health workforce in Queensland, reflecting the growing recognition of lived experience in mental health care.
