Are you interested in joining the Rivers Advisory Group?

We’re looking for people with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs to create our first advisory group. We want to hear your honest thoughts on our groups and how you think we can improve them.

To be considered, you:

Are a regular Rivers Program participant.
Have lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs.
Have the confidence to share your ideas to the group and facilitators.
Are a creative thinker who can contribute to program improvement.
Can commit to 1 group meeting every second month (bi-monthly meetings).
Are happy to attend face-to-face and online meetings as required. Please note: Meetings may be mostly online, with the occasional face-to-face you would be required to attend.

Other Information:

Transport may be able to be provided, where possible.
You can bring someone to support you if you need.

If you are interested in joining the Rivers Advisory Group, please fill in the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below and/or speak to a Rivers Program Staff Member.

Rivers Advisory Group Expression of Interest (EOI)

First Name:*
Last Name:*
Preferred Name:
Email Address:*
Mobile/Telephone:*
Other Details:	If any of the information you provided to us in your initial referral has changed, please let us know.
I am happy to attend meetings:*	Online Face-to-Face Both
Provide a brief description of your lived experience with mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs:
Provide a brief explanation about why you want to join the advisory group, and what you will bring:	e.g., knowledge, skills, attitudes, interests etc.
Provide a brief explanation about what you would like to gain from participating:
Tell us about your current involvement with The Rivers Program:
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