Are Peer Mentors used in Australia?

[JimandBarbinAus]

Hi everyone, I currently work as a drugs professional in the UK but I am looking to explore opportunities within community development, health promotion and mentoring with disadvataged groups. Is there much need for this in Aus? Any help will be appreciated. Cheers

[Guest Zoot]

Hi everyone, I currently work as a drugs professional in the UK but I am looking to explore opportunities within community development, health promotion and mentoring with disadvataged groups. Is there much need for this in Aus? Any help will be appreciated. Cheers

 

I have seen quite a few jobs advertised which appear to include those elements - often called things like a project officer or community officer. that said, how big the market is I cant really tell you - probably find that State and Local Government are big employers of that type of work.

[JimandBarbinAus]

Thanks Zoot. Once again you prove to be a fountain of knowledge. Cheers