Hearing Voices Network Approach

Three women who work together as part of the Hearing Voices Network WA

Hearing Voices Network WA Training

Enhance understanding and confidence when supporting people who hear voices, experience visions or have other sensory experiences. 

Richmind WA’s Hearing Voices Network Approach training is grounded in lived experience, recovery-oriented practice and over a decade of experience delivering Hearing Voices Network WA. This training challenges traditional assumptions, reduces stigma, and provides practical tools for supporting people in a respectful, person-centered way. 

Why choose Richmind WA?

Since 2012, Hearing Voices Network WA has been supporting individuals across Western Australia who hear voices, experience visions or have other sensory experiences. As the only dedicated Hearing Voices Network service in Western Australia, we bring extensive practical experience, lived expertise and evidence-informed approaches to this specialised training. 

Our approach focuses on understanding experiences rather than attempting to eliminate them, supporting people to build meaning, connection and recovery in ways that are personally significant to them. 

Why attend?

Many professionals and support workers report feeling uncertain about how to respond when someone shares experiences of hearing voices or seeing visions. This training increases understanding, reduces stigma and provides practical strategies that help participants respond with confidence, curiosity and compassion. 

Participants gain a deeper appreciation of the lived experience of voice hearing and learn practical approaches that support recovery, connection and wellbeing. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Understand the principles of the Hearing Voices Network Approach 
  • Recognise that hearing voices and other sensory experiences can be meaningful and diverse 
  • Develop confidence when supporting people who hear voices 
  • Apply practical strategies to assist people experiencing voices, visions or other sensory experiences 
  • Reflect on current practice and identify opportunities for improvement 
  • Respond respectfully and collaboratively using recovery-oriented principles 
  • Reduce stigma and challenge common misconceptions about voice hearing 

Course content

This interactive workshop combines theory, lived experience perspectives and practical application, covering: 

  • The history and foundations of the Hearing Voices Movement 
  • Understanding voice hearing and other sensory experiences 
  • Current research and evidence 
  • The Hearing Voices Network Approach in practice 
  • Building supportive and recovery-focused relationships 
  • Practical strategies for supporting Voice Hearers 
  • Reflective practice and self-awareness 
  • Voice Hearing Simulation experience 

Interactive and practical learning

Training is highly engaging and provides opportunities for discussion, reflection and real-world application. Participants are encouraged to explore how the Hearing Voices Approach can be applied within their own workplace, service or community setting. 

Additional practical application workshops and ongoing consultation can be provided to support teams seeking to further embed the Hearing Voices Approach into their service delivery. 

Course information

Duration: 2 hours to Half Day (3-4 hours) 
Format: Delivered in person or online 
Suitability: Community services workers, mental health professionals, peer workers, support workers, healthcare staff and anyone supporting people who hear voices or experience other sensory experiences. 

Cutomisation

Content can be tailored to your organisation, professional setting and participant group. We can incorporate workplace-specific scenarios and facilitate practical discussions relevant to your service environment. 

Invest in your Workforce

Complete our enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your training needs, provide a personalised quote and confirm available training dates. 

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