Lived Experience Workforce

Employing Lived Experience Workers present many benefits to organisations, communities and the workers themselves. For managers, supporting Lived Experience Workers in entry-level roles requires an understanding of what challenges these workers might face in their role. For Lived Experience Workers, the specific skills they bring may need to be supplemented by guidance around workplace practices and expectations.

To support both managers and Lived Experience Workers, the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health has developed a Guide for Managers and Help Sheets for Workers. Based on consultation and experience, these resources contain practical tips, recommendations and case studies and can be adapted to the context of your organisation and team.

Helpsheets:

A Guide for Lived Experience Workers – Introduction
A Guide for Lived Experience Workers – In The Workplace – Part 1
A Guide for Lived Experience Workers – In The Workplace – Part 2
A Guide for Lived Experience Workers – Challenges
A Guide for Lived Experience Workers – Challenges and Ways to Address Them
A Guide for Lived Experience Workers – Further Reading

Guides:

Lived Experience Workers – A Guide for Managers

Last reviewed: Feb 2025
Target audience: General

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