Recorded at the Burra Brewing Co. in Korumburra VIC. Social worker and Advocate, Natalie Alfonso speaks to us about why everyone benefits from people with a lived experience of mental illness being part of the workforce and what people with a mental illness need to consider when entering the field.

00:00 Introduction to Burra Brewing Co.

02:15 Introduction to Natalie Alfonso

03:44 Beer Introduction

05:43 Why this Topic?

09:50 What difference does it make?

14:50 Geoffrey’s life and death

15:45 Mental Health as a worker

16:40 External and Internal Stigma

22:00 Disclosure of Mental Illness

25:05 Looking for the right

29:30 Being prepared/Practical Tips

40:20 Beer Check-In

43:00 Good Workplace Policy

49:45 Workloads and Mental Health

54:35 Lived Experience is a Strength

59:35 Beer Review

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Intro and Outro Music:

El Camino del Alce by Silva de Alegria

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