drawing FROM lived experiences
Also in WA, Trish has been a Housing Choices resident since 2004. Trish was a key part of codesigning the ACT, and helped develop the terms of reference, code of conduct, and training, before becoming the first Chairperson of the Committee. Trish served two terms as Chairperson and has taken this knowledge and experience to her current work as a systemic advocacy officer doing lived experience consulting work. Recently, Trish participated in the Mental Health Act review which collated feedback from residents.
Trish says her past personal struggle with mental health has best placed her to provide feedback during the consultation service. “It grows the level of comfort for people to authentically share their real, true experiences. I’m really proud of that work,” said Trish. Now, Trish is looking at finding a new home in the private market, which she plans to buy and build herself.
amplifying migrant voices
I want to move out of this house because I’ve become self-supported, so someone else can have the start that I had here.
Housing Choices WA resident Luul is passionate about amplifying migrant voices in the community and is leading by example as the WA ACT Secretary. Luul, her husband, Ali and their seven children moved into their Housing Choices home after five years on the community housing waitlist. After connecting with Housing Choices, Luul joined the WA Advisory Committee of Tenants (ACT). The committee represents the State’s diverse residents and their needs, covering broad issues that affect residents through bi-monthly meetings. Luul has sought to reduce barriers for culturally and linguistically diverse people by ensuring interpreting systems were available to residents wherever possible and that simple language was used in committee projects.
Artwork: Lesley Pickett (WA)
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