Earning Criteria

• Earners have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the historical and theoretical constructs related to the development of the consumer and carer movements and the recovery paradigm
• Earners have described the lived experience of consumers, including the perspectives of those from differing cultural or social groups, and the impacts of discrimination and stigma on individuals' lives
• Earners have described the unique perspectives, needs and contribution of families and carers as partners and participants in mental health care
• Earners have demonstrated knowledge of recovery focused approaches and processes for assisting people with mental illness or mental health problems, and understanding of the issues that can arise in their application
• Earners have described the place of hope and empowerment in recovery and have knowledge of service models and methods to integrate these concepts into practice, particularly with regard to peer assisted services
• Earners have described practical ways to foster engagement and collaboration with consumers, carers, professional colleagues and the broader community to enhance consumer and carer participation and outcomes
• Earners have reflected on and described their own values and attitudes regarding people with mental illness and mental health problems, and their role as a service provider in facilitating recovery