Lived & Living Experience Workforce Forum 2025

The 2025 Lived and Living Experience Workforce Forum will take place on Thursday, 20th March, at the Jasper Hotel, Melbourne.

SHARC and the Department of Health Victoria are proud to host this event in collaboration with Tandem, VMIAC, Harm Reduction Victoria, CMHL and Mental Health Victoria.

Themed “Distinct Disciplines – Collectively Leading Change,” this event will be a day of celebration, networking, and robust discussion. Together, we’ll reflect on the achievements we’ve made across the LLEW sectors and explore our next steps as a workforce. 

We very much appreciate the LLE Workforces for helping to inform this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, share and grow. 

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Jasper Hotel 

Located in the Melbourne CBD, the Jasper Hotel is conveniently adjacent to Queen Victoria Market and an easy walk from Melbourne Central Station and Bourke Street Mall, all within the Free Tram Zone. Royal Melbourne Hospitals, RMIT, and Melbourne University are all within a 5-minute Tram ride. It couldn’t be easier to access Melbourne CBD from Jasper Hotel. 

Jasper Hotel | Boutique Hotel in Melbourne City Central

Parking in the city is limited, and most street parking spaces within walking distance of the venue have time restrictions. However, there are several options for all-day paid parking nearby. We recommend reviewing these options and planning your visit accordingly.

https://www.carepark.com.au/find-a-care-park/queen-victoria-market-open-air-car-park/

https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/attractions/vic/queen-victoria-market/?carParkFeature=

Jasper Hotel catering focuses on seasonal, free-range, and organic ingredients, with many items sourced directly from the Queen Victoria Market, located right outside its door. The emphasis will be on freshness and simplicity.

Catering on the day will include coffee/tea on arrival, morning and afternoon teas, and a working buffet-style lunch. Dietary requirements will be catered to via registration.

The Jasper Hotel is an all-abilities accessible venue.
It also provides all gendered bathrooms. 

If you have specific access requirements, please let us know .

The LLEW Forum will provide a quiet space to chillout and relax away from forum activities. We will also have dedicated Wellbeing volunteers providing assistance and support if required.

We recognise the unique challenges faced by regional members of the lived and living experience workforce in accessing training and professional development opportunities. To support participation, we are offering financial reimbursement of up to $100.00 to help cover the cost of accommodation for those travelling from regional areas. 

As numbers are limited, reimbursements are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to submit your application promptly to secure this support. This initiative reflects our commitment to reducing barriers and ensuring equal opportunities for all members of the LLE workforce, no matter their location. 

Eligibility criteria: 

Process: 

  • Once approved, provide us with you bank details where payment is to be made, along with a copy of accommodation receipt dated either 19th March, 2025 or the 20th March, 2025


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