Lived Experience Advocates (LEAs) volunteer their time and experience for the purpose of benefiting the Tasmanian AOD sector, and Tasmanians with living and lived experience of AOD.
LEAs are vitally important to understanding the experiences of managing the social and economic challenges associated with substance use and utilising treatment services.
Training for new Lived Experience Advocates (LEAs) includes information on the policies and processes that LEAs need to be aware of when carrying out their role. LEAs are encouraged to contact the Lived Experience Advocate Service Coordinator (LEASC) with any questions about these policies or processes and to stay updated on policy and/or process changes.
Further information on lived experience participation can be found in the ATDC’s Lived Experience Advocate Induction Pack.
LEAS Policies
Operations Policy
This policy outlines the operation of the Lived Experience Advocate Service (LEAS) to maintain fairness, consistency, and transparency for both advocates and the organisations engaging with the service.
Diverse Voices Policy
This Policy provides guidance on how the LEAS promotes diverse lived experience voices when assigning volunteer roles.
Finance Policy
This Policy contains important financial information for LEAs and others who connect with the Lived Experience Advocate Service.
Complaints Policy
If you have a complaint, please contact us.
Forms
EOI to be a Lived Experience Advocate
Applications to be a Lived Experience Advocate are currently closed.
LEA Code of Conduct
When you first join the LEAS, read and sign the Code of Conduct. This outlines the behaviours expected of an LEA.
LEA Volunteer Agreement
When you first join the LEAS, read and sign the Volunteer Agreement. This is about the practical responsibilities of being an LEA.
LEA Volunteer Role Acceptance Form
Fill out this form when you are assigned a new volunteer role.
LEA Volunteer Role Completion Form
Fill out this form when you have finished your approved volunteer role.
LEA Bank Details Form
Fill out this form to submit or update your bank details with the LEAS.
