Mace James

• Using my lived experience of psychosis to raise awareness around issues faced by youth with psychotic symptoms and/or illness

• Liasing with researchers, CEO, Lived Experience Lead and more

• Developing content for the AEPCC official instagram developed by lived experience committee members and relevant staff (@psychosis_understood)

• Monthly collaborative meetings discussing various topics pertaining to psychosis and common comorbidities/developing content for the Instagram that was launched earlier this year

** LENEC - "Lived Experience Network Establisment Committee" **

• I was a key member of the Advisory group, where I used my lived experience of being a bisexual, tansmasculine individual with complex trauma and mental illness to help guide research

• Was a key point of contact for focus groups and meetings

• Liased with many phD students, researchers, professors/academics, doctors and more

• Used my knowledge of (and personal experience accessing) community groups/events/services in Western Australia to help inform clinicians of gaps in said services

• Participated in discussions of, and focus groups for, the creation of the Trans Pathways report (published Sept 2017 - Professor Ashleigh Lin, Penelope Strauss, Dani Wright Toussaint et. al.)

• Used my community connections to help recruite more LGBTQIA+ (particularly gender diverse individuals) to the focus groups

• Attended regular meetings for the development of the SPARX-R video game CBT-based program, and was also one of the first to test it myself and give my feedback before it was released officially

• Attended regular online meetings for the Australian Regional INQYR Advisory Group

• Used my lived experience to discuss gaps in services in Australia for youth

• Safe story-telling experience and discussions

• Kitchen team member - creating burgers, wraps, and operating the deep fryer/grills

• Punctuality, respecting customers and handling complaints, de-esculating certain situations, knowing when to call police etc

• Barista coffee making skills - latte art, operating the machine, cleaning the machine

• Early morning opens, late night closes, and overnight shifts - adapting to a variety of situations

• Liasing with other colleagues to provide a timely and efficient service

• Reporting to managers directly when needed to raise a question or customer complaint

• Working in a very fast paced environment, constantly learning to adapt and remain calm under pressure

• Team Leader in the Kitchen from August 2019 - December 2020; managing around 2-3 other employees at a particular given time to ensure the kitchen operated smoothly