Discussing Lived Experience Leadership on 2MCE Radio: PhD Journey | Michael Elwan

🎙️ Tune in tonight! I’m excited to share that my radio interview with Dawn Tukuniu on 2MCE, Charles Sturt University’s community radio station, will air today - Thursday, 21 November 2024, at 5:30 pm AEDT.

During the conversation, we explored my PhD journey and the growing movement of lived experience leadership - a shift where people with personal experiences of mental health challenges help reshape systems through equity, insight, and human-centred design.

These leaders contribute more than perspective; they drive cultural change. Their lived experience informs policies, programs, and services that are more authentic, inclusive, and effective. It is a shift in power that centres empathy, collaboration, and meaningful transformation.

I am grateful for the guidance of my PhD supervisors - Dr Russell Roberts, Dr Belinda Cash, and Dr Tania Pearce - whose mentorship continues to support my work and this research.

📻 Listen on 92.3 or 94.7 FM across Wiradjuri Country (Bathurst, Orange, and Central West NSW), or stream live at www.2mce.org.

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