The Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) is a group of people who use their experience of the criminal justice system to advocate for meaningful change.
LEAP meets monthly to contribute to various activities such as co-designing and evaluating ACSO programs, assist with recruitment to our operational services, consult on strategic planning and support external request for consultation and co-design.
LEAP
The Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) is a group of current and previous clients of ACSO services.
LEAP meets monthly to contribute to various activities such as:
- Provide knowledge and guidance regarding what ACSO clients want and need, by co-designing and evaluating ACSO programs
- Represent and participate in ACSO social events, including events that showcase client creativity
- Evaluate and review program brochures and website content to ensure the content is informative and meaningful for clients
- Be present at new employee inductions
- Participate on interview panels for prospective employees
- Consult on ACSO's strategic planning
- Review any matters referred by the ACSO board, management and program leaders
"Being a rep of this group has given me the opportunity to contribute experience and knowledge from a client's perspective. I have been able to turn a negative experience into a positive one by contributing and giving back, which feels good."
LEAP Member
We Always Welcome New Applications
Do you want to help ACSO improve its services? Do you want to share your experiences as a service user to help ACSO understand what consumers want and need?
If you are a current, previous client or have been engaged with an ACSO stakeholder as a person affected by the justice system, we want to hear from you! All applications will be considered.
Members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBT+, Culturally Diverse and Disability communities are encouraged to apply to provide their unique perspectives on designing our services.
