A Conversation About … Building Engagement and Trust through Communication

MHPN Presents

MHPN Presents
A Conversation About … Building Engagement and Trust through Communication
Feb 19, 2025 Episode 77
Mental Health Professionals' Network

In this episode, Victoria Erskine (Communication Lead, Equally Well Australia) and Christine Kaine (Operations Manager, Lived Experience Australia) discuss the unique challenges of communicating in large, multidisciplinary teams, where diverse perspectives must be managed effectively; and offer practical insights into building trust, empowering lived experience, and encouraging collaboration.

They also reflect on the importance of using good communication in the workplace, particularly when treating and supporting people with co-occurring mental and physical health conditions.  

 **Listener’s note: Potentially sensitive content around the Westfield Bondi tragedy is discussed at 21:25 

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