National Lived Experience Collective
Empowering Voices with Lived Prison Experience. Connecting Advocacy, Insight, and Opportunity for Social Change
About Us
We are the national collective of formerly incarcerated people across Australia, uniting lived prison experiences to drive advocacy, insight, and meaningful change. Our mission is to serve as a central hub for people and organisations seeking expertise, consulting, and perspectives informed by lived experiences. We aim to amplify voices, set standards for fair engagement, and foster systemic change while ensuring dignity and respect for the community we represent.
What We Offer
Speaker and Consultant Network
Standardised Engagement Framework
Support and Coaching Services
Media and Advocacy Support
Systemic Advocacy and Campaigns
What We do
We are committed to ensuring equitable compensation for the expertise of people with lived prison experiences. We have adopted a standardised payment schedule to recognise and value the contributions of our members.
This ensures transparency and fairness while promoting meaningful participation across all activities, from individual engagements to high-level advisory roles.
Our Impact
- Successfully connected voices with lived experience to media outlets, government consultations, and advocacy projects across Australia.
- Developed resources, such as media guidelines and policy engagement frameworks, that set a new standard for working with lived experience contributors.
- Hosted workshops and webinars to empower our members with skills for public speaking, consulting, and advocacy.
- Advocated for systemic changes, addressing issues identified within the community, and driving social transformation.
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Empowering lived prison experiences for a better tomorrow.