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Happy #BlackBusinessMonth! We recognize the systemic challenges that Black small businesses often face and the important impact Black small businesses have in communities across the nation this month and all year round. The National Small Business Advocacy is committed to molding policies for a more level playing field for all true small businesses, including those owned by historically disadvantaged groups. All month long, we will share facts, resources and information about Black small businesses. #blackownedbusiness #blackownedsmallbusiness #blackentrepreneurs #blacksmallbusinessowners #equity #governmentprocurement #minorityowned #smallbusinesses #smallbusinessadvocate #smallbiz

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It was an honour to represent Qld mental health consumers at the announcement of the National Mental Health Consumer Alliance by the Assistant Minister for Mental Health, Emma McBride. This is a significant milestone for mental health consumers in Australia, where the voice of consumers will be strengthened by national representation championing human rights, social justice and systemic change. Approximately 42.9% of Australians aged 16-85 experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime (ABS 2022). This equates to roughly 11.8 million people. As a consumer, it is so important that our healthcare environment empowers you to make your own choices and take control of your own recovery. The evidence shows fostering autonomy and shared decision-making in mental health therapy leads to improved outcomes. Consumer autonomy and respect for consumer control over care and recovery processes is essential across our health ecosystem at all times. I know from my own experience as a consumer, carer and working in mental health service delivery that you are the master of your own recovery. The National Mental Health Consumer Alliance works hard advocating for your right to consumer-led mental healthcare delivery to ensure people with lived experience have a strong voice in shaping mental health services. Become a member of your state consumer peak organisation to be heard and become involved in shared growth and learning opportunities that help contribute to positive change. National Mental Health Consumer Alliance ACT Mental Health Consumer Network QLD - Mental Health Lived Experience Peak Queensland SA - LELAN | Lived Experience Leadership & Advocacy Network VIC - VMIAC NSW - BEING www.being.org.au TAS - MHLET www.mhlet.org.au WA - COMHWA www.comhwa.org.au #mentalhealth #consumerpeakbody #nationalalliance #consumerautonomy #consumercontrol #healthcare #socialjustice #humanrights

It's election day! Wondering how to get involved in civic engagement beyond today? Our Director of Graduate Studies Tom Borrup will speak next week at the webinar linked below, exploring ways to encourage civic engagement beyond voting.

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DIVERSITY I?Jacquie Alley GAICD, as part of her commitment to ending ageism in our industry via?The Experience Advocacy Taskforce, wrote this opinion piece for?B&T?about the true power of an intergenerational team: increased productivity, stronger tenures, more resilience, and a greater likelihood of being innovators and exceeding financial targets. Fostering an age-diverse team just makes good business sense. "Here at TMS, we’ve always embraced a multigenerational team, providing equitable access to learning, flexibility, reward and recognition, D&I training, DISC profiling and two-way coaching opportunities. In my 27 years, we have nurtured countless graduates, I can recall five retirement parties where people saw out their lengthy and fulfilling careers with us and we’ve always had above-industry staff and client tenures. Currently, our team ranges from 22 to 66 years of age with 26 per cent of our team 50 years or older vs the global agency average of five per cent. Yet unlike other agencies who either skew younger or only focus on experience, we equally value people of all ages who bring different perspectives, experiences, ambitions and media consumption habits that mirror many of our client’s customers." Any clients out there that are after a healthy, outcome-driven intergenerational agency team, get in touch! Stephen Leeds Sam Cousins Nicholas Hayes #intergenerationalteam #agediversity #mediareimagined

History is essential for developing critical thinking skills and making progress toward a more just society. Yet in today's highly charged, polarized environment, that message can easily get lost. Our Reframing Advocacy webinar can assist professionals and volunteers at history organizations of all types and sizes to strengthen the impact of their advocacy efforts and more effectively explain the purpose and value of history. Watch the recording at https://lnkd.in/gD-54dHC.

Juneteenth Unveiled: The Impact of Ms. Opal Lee's Advocacy. In this episode of SoulShift, hosted by JyOba X, we explore the significance of Juneteenth through the lens of community wisdom and social justice. Tune in for an inspiring narrative that honors black liberation, community strength, and the continuous fight for justice.https://youtu.be/j8zeDxDQxGk

When it comes to fixing broken systems, CHP believes there are few skills more fundamental than advocacy. Used effectively, advocacy gives individuals and coalitions the power to address policy, resource flows, practices, relationships, power dynamics, and mental models – all of which are necessary for addressing complex problems. Advocacy can show up in many different ways, from organizing rallies to emailing your representatives. And as Lee Lehmkuhl proves, becoming an advocate doesn’t have to happen overnight. Small steps can lead to big impact. To read more visit https://lnkd.in/gTaaNh-6

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