Western Queensland MHSPAOD Joint Regional Plan Lived and Living Experience, Consumer, Family, Carer and Kin Consultations

Western Queensland Primary Health Network is inviting people across Western Queensland to help shape future mental health suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug (MHSPAOD) joint regional health planning.

We want to hear directly from people who:

have personal lived or living experience of accessing, trying to access, or choosing not to access health and wellbeing support
support, care for, or are close to someone who has experienced health or wellbeing challenges
experience barriers because of distance, cost, culture, disability, neurodivergence, alcohol or other drug use, suicidal distress, housing circumstances, gender, sexuality, age or other intersecting experiences.

You do not need professional experience, knowledge of the health system, a diagnosis or a formal carer role. You do not need to share personal details you would prefer to keep private.

Consultations will explore what matters to people locally, what is working, where the gaps are and what needs to change.

Participation is voluntary. Participants will be remunerated in recognition of the time, knowledge, and expertise they contribute. This reflects WQPHN’s commitment to meaningful engagement and valuing lived and living experience as essential evidence in regional planning.

Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee selection. We will aim to include a diverse range of people, communities and experiences from across each region.

If you have any questions or require assistance with registration please contact Katie Shields (Lived and Living Expereince Coordinator, WQPHN) at katie.shields@wqphn.com.au.

1. About you

Preferred Name *

Preferred Pronouns

Email Address *

Phone Number *

How would you prefer we contact you? *

What region or community are you connected to? *

Central West North West South West Statewide / Other

Town or community: *

2. How would you like to participate

Which perspective or perspectives would you bring? Select any that apply.

My own lived or living experience Family, carer, friend or kin experience Both personal and family, carer, friend or kin experience Community member Another perspective I would like to describe

How would you prefer to participate?

Would you feel comfortable participating in a small group discussion?

Yes No Maybe, if I know more about how it will run

3. Your experience and perspective

Please share only what you feel comfortable sharing. We are interested in hearing your perspectives on:

accessing or trying to access support living in a rural or remote community
supporting a family member, friend or community member
mental health or emotional distress
domestic and family violence
suicidal thoughts, feelings or experiences
alcohol or other drug use
disability or neurodivergence
housing insecurity or homelessness
cultural identity
gender or sexuality
caring responsibilities
experiences of services working well or causing harm.

What interests you about being involved in this consultation? A few sentences are enough.

What experiences, communities or perspectives would you bring?

Are there particular issues you would like the consultation to explore?

Have you participated in a consultation, advisory group or co design activity before?

YesNoUnsure

Previous experience is not required.

4. Inclusion and accessibility

Is there anything we can do to make participating safer, easier or more accessible for you? This might include: mobility or physical access, communication support, sensory needs, support with reading or writing, cultural support, bringing a support person, breaks or shorter sessions, dietary requirements, transport or digital access, avoiding participation with a particular person or service, another adjustment.

Would you like someone to contact you privately about your participation needs?

YesNo

Do you need assistance with transport, internet access or another participation cost?

YesNoUnsure

5. Availability

Please select the consultation sessions you could attend.

6. Privacy and consent

I understand that submitting this form is an expression of interest and does not guarantee selection. *

I understand that the information I provide will be used to contact me and support selection of a diverse group of participants. *

I understand that participation is voluntary and I can withdraw my interest before the consultation. *

I consent to WQPHN contacting me about this consultation. *

Would you like to hear about future lived and living experience participation opportunities?

YesNo

Your privacy

All responses are handled in line with Australian Privacy Laws.
Should you choose not to provide the information requested, we may not be able to accurately provide our services. You can request a copy, update your details or change your mind at any time and opt-out from providing this information.
Our privacy statement sets out how we collect, use, store and disclose information. By responding with your updated information, you consent to WQPHN using and disclosing this information with essential partner organisations and funders for planning, commissioning, practice support and engagement purposes.