About MHPOD Communities of Practice

Do you learn best by engaging in lively discussions with your colleagues and bouncing ideas off each other? MHPOD recognises that different people learn in different ways. MHPOD Communities of Practice aims to support people who enjoy learning in collaboration with their peers.

This page lists relevant ‘Communities of Practice’ that meet online for interactive learning. We’ve included important information like the meeting type, frequency and any joining requirements.

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What are the benefits of interactive learning?

Every person has their own preferred learning style. However, there are recognised, evidenced-based benefits of case-based learning through engagement with others. These include:

encourages self-evaluation and critical reflection;

integration of knowledge and practice; and

development of learning skills.

Do you learn better in short bursts using bite-sized chunks of learning material?

Visit our MicroLearning page for more information.

What sort of Communities of Practice are listed?

At MHPOD, we know that before COVID-19, many learning communities met regularly for face-to-face discussions. Since the pandemic, most moved to an online format.

The Communities of Practice listed here mainly operate exclusively online, although some may have a combination of online and face to face meetings. All of them offer an opportunity for members of Australia’s mental health and related workforces to connect and learn from each other.

While some communities also cover areas outside of mental health, only those related specifically to mental health are listed. We’ve also included pertinent information about each organisation – such as eligibility criteria – to help you decide if it’s the right community for you.