A supportive and welcoming group shaping the future of mental health care.
Our Mental Health Reference Group is made up of passionate individuals who play a vital role in guiding how mental health services are delivered at Sonder and beyond.
Drawing on lived experience, the group helps ensure services are respectful, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of people accessing care, as well as their families, friends, and carers.
Group members live in Adelaide’s northern and western suburbs to represent the local communities we support.
About our Mental Health Reference Group
Benefits of joining the Mental Health Reference Group
- Represent your community’s voice and experiences.
- Contribute to service improvements that enhance access and outcomes.
- Help identify gaps and opportunities in existing support.
- Join a supportive and welcoming group committed to creating meaningful change.
The reference group is comprised of people with lived experience of:
- Mental health challenges
- Alcohol or drug concerns
- Homelessness
- Disability
- Or other relevant experiences
We especially welcome applications from people who identify as:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Culturally and linguistically diverse
- LGBTQIA+
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre in Elizabeth.
No formal qualifications are required – just a willingness to share, listen, and help drive change.
We are not currently accepting applications for the Mental Health Reference Group at this time.
Join our Governance Committee
We’re currently seeking expressions of interest for our Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre Governance Committee, which plays a vital role in shaping the future of the centre.
This committee brings together people with lived experience of mental health services to help guide the centre’s ongoing development, enhance the guest experience, and contribute to its strategic direction.
