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Over summer, we’re revisiting some of our favourite GET REAL episodes.

Peer support and lived experience is going to be an important way to reform mental health services in Australia, and in Victoria, these changes are already underway.

People like Jessie Aiton, who you’ll hear in this episode, have invaluable experience to share, especially about seeking help for mental health and navigating the system. Jessie’s story is about finding help for her mental health that eventually led to an autism diagnosis in her mid-thirties.  It’s changed her life and Jessie is a passionate advocate for other women and girls who are autistic.

You can find out more about Jessie at her website The Lost Girl and her “Have a Cuppa with Me” peer support service. 

CONTENT NOTE: if you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or go to lifeline.org.au

ermha365 provides a range of mental health services designed to help people experiencing mental health challenges to thrive in the community. 

ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.

Helplines (Australia):
Lifeline 13 11 14
QLIFE 1800 184 527
13 YARN 13 92 76
Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467

ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.

We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.