
25-29 November 2019
Open Arms hosted an Induction Workshop for the Community and Peer Program which is currently being rolled out across Australia.
The Open Arms community and peer program involves ‘lived experience’ peers. Peers work collaboratively with veterans, family supports, community agencies and mental health clinicians. Community and Peer Advisors complement our counselling and group program services. They provide a more holistic and therapeutic experience for clients.
Peers draw on their own lived experiences from the military and mental health service system when working with clients. Peers are able to provide insight and support to veterans with complex care needs. Peers can provide intensive case management as well as referrals for difficult post-service issues such as:
Community and Peer Advisors have an excellent understanding of the local support services. They work to enable the individual. By instilling confidence, helping overcome barriers and providing access to support services. This is achieved through:
To learn more about how the Community and Peer Program could help you, call Open Arms on 1800 011 046. The Open Arms’ Community and Peer Program is available nationally.
25-29 November 2019
Open Arms hosted an Induction Workshop for the Community and Peer Program which is currently being rolled out across Australia.