How do you describe your Peer Supervision practice?

 My peer supervision practice is grounded in the principles of mutual learning, justice, and co-production. Drawing on my 10 years of experience as a peer worker and educator in AOD, mental health, and carer sectors, I integrate various frameworks, which emphasizes shared responsibility, collaboration, and respect for lived experience. I create an environment where supervision is a two-way, relational process, supporting both professional growth and personal resilience. Rooted in values of equity, justice, and empowerment, my approach fosters dialogue that bridges both rural and metropolitan contexts. I prioritize reflective practice, critical questioning, and mutual respect to ensure peer workers thrive in their roles, while upholding the importance of lived experience in shaping the support we provide. As a queer, cisgender, female, white practitioner, I’m committed to equity and ensuring all peer workers are supported in a way that reflects their unique identities and experiences.

What information regarding your Peer Work, Lived Experience, and/or areas of interest do you want Peer Workers to know?

 I want peer workers to know that peer supervision is essential for role clarity, self-care, and professional development. With 10 years of experience in AOD, mental health, and carer support, my focus is on developing emotionally resilient workers who are equipped to navigate challenges like emotional labor, microaggressions, and workplace discrimination. I am passionate about values-based practice, fostering self-awareness, and encouraging critical reflection. Peer supervision also provides a space to share lived experience knowledge, build practice skills, and ensure that we work from a foundation of justice, empowerment, and mutual learning to deliver meaningful, rights-based outcomes.

What other information is relevant for Peer Workers to know?

 Peer workers should know that supervision is a supportive, tailored process designed to fit their individual needs and roles. Sessions are available regularly, recommended once a month, with flexible scheduling to accommodate both interstate, rural and metropolitan workers Both online and face to face south of the river Perth metro area down to Bunbury. 1 hour session at $100 per session. Providing invoices to organisations funding peer supervision. These sessions are designed to foster growth in both professional skills and personal well-being, with a focus on values-based, trauma-informed, and justice-centered practices. Additionally, supervision provides a safe space to address challenges like emotional labor, workplace discrimination, and the complexities of lived experience, ensuring peer workers feel supported in their roles.