Hayley Harris Training

03/08/2026

I have been invited to give evidence to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee at the public hearing into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026, this Thursday here in Perth.

Fifteen years ago, I was a participant in a program called PHaMs (Personal Helpers and Mentors). It saved my life.

When the NDIS rolled out, programs like PHaMs and Partners in Recovery were switched off on the assumption the NDIS would catch those same people.

That assumption was wrong.

Those gaps still haven’t been filled and this bill is going to create even bigger gaps.

The bill in its current form is NOT the answer.

The hearing is public and I will be appearing from around 3pm AWST, with 5 minutes to speak.

28/07/2026

Some days it can be hard to get in the zone with workshop design.

I’m a people person, so sitting at my desk and brainstorming solo doesn’t always get me out of bed.

But a great client meeting first thing sparked the momentum, and it carried me through the rest of the day.

I ended up drafting 3 workshops to assist in creating a training proposal!!

21/07/2026

Today, I’m off to an induction for a new committee I’m joining! This role is very close to my heart and I can’t wait to share more 💕

(Also, shout out to sitting on the couch with a blanket whilst reading the board pack 🥰)

06/07/2026

I'll be delivering Standard Mental Health First Aid for MIFWA in September!
Learn more & get your tickets here: https://www.mifwa.org.au/event/standard-mental-health-first-aid-course-3/

Learn how to help when it matters most.

Our 2-day Standard Mental Health First Aid course gives you the practical skills and confidence to recognise the signs of common mental health challenges, respond when someone is in crisis, and connect them with the right support.

📅 21 to 22 September 2026 (2 days)
⏰ 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 MIFWA Midland

Whether you're looking to build your own knowledge to support someone close to you or you want to strengthen mental health awareness in your workplace, this accredited course can make a real difference.

✅ Learn practical, evidence-based skills
✅ Gain nationally recognised accreditation (valid for 3 years)
✅ Help create safer, more supportive communities

Find out more and book your place: https://bit.ly/SMHFA-SEPT26

01/07/2026

Feedback like this means the world;

“Hayley was fabulous. She was passionate, knowledgeable, respectful and gave everyone an opportunity to participate. I would go so far as to say she was the best instructor I have ever had training with.”

Creating a space where every person feels safe enough to show up, ask questions and take part is at the heart of how I run trainings.
Thank you to this participant for the kind words.

23/06/2026

This work week is quiet, so I finally managed to clean my office!

I struggle with executive function, so I really struggle to sort and tidy regularly. Mess often accumulates around me and I have to work hard to shut it out in order to focus.

It feels AMAZING to have a tidy office again!!

I’m certain the clutter will build up again soon, but it’s nice to know that I can tackle it when I have the headspace and a good YouTube video to watch!

What do you think??

18/06/2026

I recently had the pleasure helping celebrate their first birthday and newly acquired Incorporated Association status, with some homemade cupcakes.

Thank you for my cute crocheted froggy!

Be sure to follow and support the amazing work of Integrity Initiative.

10/06/2026

Great news for peer workers in Victoria!

I’ve been approved as a Lived Experience Supervisor with the Access to Supervision Project (ASP), run by The Collective.

If you’re an eligible lived experience worker in Victoria, you may be able to access up to $1,500 in funded supervision - and you can choose me as your supervisor through the Lived and Living Experience Supervisor Database.

Supervision with me is co-produced and shaped around you. It’s a reflective space that sits separate from line management, where you can make sense of the work and stay connected to your why.

How to access the funding:
1️⃣ Apply through The Collective — email [email protected] to check your eligibility and apply. If approved, they’ll send you a letter confirming your allocated funding (up to $1,500).

2️⃣ Once you’re approved, search the Lived and Living Experience Supervisor Database and choose a supervisor who fits — that could be me!

3️⃣ Get in touch and we’ll set up your sessions. Funding must be used by 25 September 2026.

Not sure if you’re eligible? Send me a DM and we can try work it out together.
Not in Victoria but would like me as your Peer Supervisor? DM me and I can send you some more info.

08/06/2026

Four years in the making.

I’m presenting “Turning Lived Experience into Lived Expertise” at the WAPSN conference on day 2.

📅 Tuesday 16 June, 3:00–4:00pm
📍 Banquet Hall

This workshop is about the gap between having lived experience and knowing how to use it. What does peer practice actually look and feel like?

It’s for peer workers and lived experience practitioners.

You’ll (hopefully) leave with a clearer picture of what peer practice looks like across five key domains, and an honest sense of where your own practice sits right now.