Find a Community of Practice
Explore the Communities of Practice convened or supported by the Collaborative Centre, as well as links to external communities and peer networks across the sector.
Entry Level Training Series allied health educators
Who it is for
Allied health educators who coordinate the Entry Level Training Series for new graduate allied health practitioners in Victoria’s public mental health and wellbeing system.
Purpose
This statewide Community of Practice provides a space for educators to connect, exchange knowledge and strengthen their delivery of the Entry Level Training Series. It supports shared learning and the continued development of allied health education across Victoria.
Join or learn more
Contact the workforce development team
Psychology educators
Who it is for
Psychology educators working in Victoria’s public mental health and wellbeing system.
Purpose
This statewide Community of Practice provides a forum for psychology educators to connect, exchange knowledge and strengthen their professional practice.
Join or learn more
Contact the Statewide Principal Psychology Educator Sika Turner
Occupational Therapy Communities of Practice
Who it is for
Occupational therapists working in Victoria’s public mental health and wellbeing services.
Purpose
Eight Communities of Practice connect occupational therapists working across different service settings, practice areas and career stages. They provide opportunities to share knowledge, strengthen practice and build professional connections across the state.
These communities are convened by members with support from the Occupational Therapy Leadership Network and the Statewide Occupational Therapy Educator.
Join or learn more
Explore occupational therapy Communities of Practice to view the current communities, express interest in joining or propose a new community.
Psychologists working in mental health inpatient settings
Who is this for
Psychologists working in inpatient settings across Victoria’s public mental health and wellbeing system.
Purpose
This Community of Practice provides a space for psychologists to discuss shared challenges, exchange practical strategies and strengthen psychological practice in public mental health inpatient settings.
Join or learn more
Complete the EOI to join or contact Michelle Pham for further information.
Social workers in Community Care Units
Who is it for
Social workers working in Community Care Units across Victoria’s public mental health and wellbeing system.
Purpose
This statewide Community of Practice provides a space for social workers to share knowledge, resources and approaches to recovery-oriented practice in Community Care Units. It supports professional connection, shared learning and opportunities to strengthen practice, workforce development, advocacy and research.
Join or learn more
Please contact the Co-convenors to join or learn more: Narelle Birthisel, Patrick Graham or Moisis Moisis.
The Social Work Book Club
Who it is for
Mental health social workers working across Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing sector.
Purpose
This online community provides a space for professional nourishment, critical reflection, creativity, connection and shared learning.
Join or learn more
Contact Statewide Mental Health Social Work Educator Moisis Moisis.
Statewide Enrolled Nurse Educators
Who it is for
Enrolled Nurse Educators working in Victoria’s public mental health and wellbeing system.
Purpose
This statewide Community of Practice provides a space for Enrolled Nurse Educators to connect, network, share knowledge and resources. It fosters a collaborative approach for informing the contemporary learning needs of new and existing Psychiatric Enrolled Nurses across the sector.
Contact for more information
Contact Chris Flynn or Emma Murrell
Lived and Living Experience Communities of Practice and peer networks
Victoria’s Lived and Living Experience peak bodies and The Collective offer Communities of Practice for the disciplines that make up the Lived and Living Experience Workforce. These communities provide opportunities to connect with peers, share knowledge and strengthen discipline-specific practice.
Visit each organisation’s website for information about its current Communities of Practice, eligibility and how to participate.
Explore VMIAC for opportunities supporting the consumer Lived and Living Experience workforce.
Explore Tandem for opportunities supporting the family, carer and supporter Lived and Living Experience workforce.
SHARC supports Lived and Living Experience workforces across the alcohol and other drugs sector and hosts the Carer Lived Experience Worker network.
Explore The Collective’s Communities of Practice for opportunities across mental health, alcohol and other drugs, harm reduction, consumer and family carer Lived and Living Experience disciplines.
Get involved
Explore the communities above to find one relevant to your role or area of practice. Each listing includes information about who the community is for and how to participate.
If you have questions about the Collaborative Centre’s Communities of Practice, contact workforce@vccmhw.vic.gov.au