SECTION 2: Professional Category & Eligibility Criteria

Which category best describes your contribution to the psychedelic field? (required)Select your primary category:

  • Do you meet at least ONE of the following criteria? (required)

    • PhD, Master's, or Honours degree in a relevant field (psychology, neuroscience, pharmacology, anthropology, sociology, public health, mental health, trauma studies, etc.)

    • Undergraduate degree with demonstrated research experience or publications in psychedelic, mental health, trauma, or public health policy fields

    Specify your highest relevant degree: (required)

    • Degree type:

    • Field of study:

    • Institution:

    • Year completed:

    Describe your research experience and/or publications: (required) Include current research projects, publications, conference presentations, or research roles related to psychedelics, mental health, trauma, or public health

    Upload required documentation: (required)

    • Academic transcripts or degree certificates

    • CV demonstrating relevant research interests or experience

  • Do you meet at least ONE of the following criteria in psychedelic lived experience? (required)

    • Certificate III/IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent

    • Minimum 12 months employed or contracted in a peer support role

    • Completed recognised peer support training (minimum 40 hours)

    • Published author/speaker on lived experience (minimum 3 instances)

    • Advisory/consultation role based on lived experience expertise

    • Leadership position in a peer-led organisation

    • Specialised lived experience expertise in mental health, trauma recovery, or health policy advocacy

    Provide details of your lived experience expertise: (required)

    For peer support certification/training:

    • Certification name:

    • Issuing organisation:

    • Date completed:

    • Total training hours:

    For employment/contract roles:

    • Organisation name:

    • Role title:

    • Duration (start - end date):

    • Brief description of responsibilities:

    For publications/speaking:

    • List at least 3 instances with dates, titles, and platforms:

    For advisory/leadership roles:

    • Organisation/committee name:

    • Role title:

    • Duration:

    • Brief description:

    Upload required documentation: (required)

    Choose what applies to you:

    • Peer support certification or training certificates

    • Publication/speaking engagement evidence (links, PDFs, or screenshots)

    • Letters of appointment to advisory roles

    • Employment contracts or letters

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    Provide two professional references attesting to your lived experience expertise: (required)

    Reference 1:

    • Name:

    • Organisation/Relationship:

    • Email:

    • Phone:

    Reference 2:

    • Name:

    • Organisation/Relationship:

    • Email:

    • Phone:

  • Do you meet at least ONE of the following criteria in psychedelic advocacy and policy? (required)

    • Leadership role in a recognised advocacy organisation

    • Authored policy submissions or briefing papers (minimum 2)

    • Government or NGO advisory committee membership

    • Organised significant advocacy campaigns or events

    • Regular media contributor on psychedelic policy (minimum 6 instances)

    • Legal qualification with psychedelic policy focus

    • Professional background in mental health policy, trauma-informed policy, or public health policy with psychedelic interest

    Provide details of your advocacy/policy work: (required)

    For leadership roles:

    • Organisation name:

    • Your role/title:

    • Duration:

    • Key responsibilities:

    For policy submissions/briefing papers:

    • List at least 2 with titles, dates, and recipients:

    For committee memberships:

    • Committee/body name:

    • Appointment date:

    • Current status:

    For campaigns/events:

    • Event/campaign name:

    • Your role:

    • Date(s):

    • Reach/impact:

    For media contributions:

    • List at least 6 instances (publication/platform, date, topic):

    For legal qualifications:

    • Degree/certification:

    • Jurisdiction:

    • Practising certificate number (if applicable):

    • Areas of practice focus:

    Upload required documentation: (required)

    Choose what applies to you:

    • Organisation letterhead confirming your role

    • Examples of policy work or submissions (at least 2)

    • Committee appointment letters

    • Media portfolio or campaign documentation (links or PDFs)

    • Legal practising certificate (if applicable)

  • Do you meet at least ONE of the following criteria? (required)

    • Current employment in a psychedelic-focused organisation

    • Minimum 12 months of professional experience in the field

    • Management or coordination role in a relevant organisation

    • Established retreat centre, integration service, or education provider

    • Professional role in harm reduction services in the field

    • Professional role in mental health or trauma-focused organisations with psychedelic programs

    Provide details of your organisational role: (required)

    For employment:

    • Organisation name:

    • Your role/title:

    • Start date:

    • Key responsibilities:

    • Full-time/Part-time/Contract:

    For owner/operators:

    • Business name:

    • Business structure (sole trader, company, etc.):

    • ABN/ACN:

    • Services provided:

    • Date established:

    • Number of clients/participants served (if applicable):

    Upload required documentation: (required)

    Choose what applies to you:

    • Employment contract or letter from organisation

    • Business registration (if owner/operator)

    • Professional liability insurance certificate (current)

    • Organisation's code of ethics or practice standards

    • Evidence of service delivery (minimum 12 months) - this could be client testimonials, case reports, statistical data, etc.

  • Do you meet at least ONE of the following criteria as an educator/trainer in the psychedelic field? (required)

    • Developed and delivered psychedelic education programs (minimum 40 hours total)

    • Teaching position at a recognised institution with psychedelic content

    • Published educational materials or curricula

    • Certified trainer in relevant modalities

    • Minimum 2 years of experience in psychedelic education delivery

    • Educator specialising in mental health, trauma-informed care, or public health with psychedelic integration

    Provide details of your educational work: (required)

    For education programs developed/delivered:

    • Program name(s):

    • Total hours delivered:

    • Number of participants/students:

    • Format (online, in-person, hybrid):

    • Date range of delivery:

    For teaching positions:

    • Institution name:

    • Position title:

    • Course(s) taught:

    • Duration:

    For published materials:

    • Title(s) of materials:

    • Publisher/platform:

    • Date(s) published:

    • Format (book, online course, curriculum guide, etc.):

    For training certifications held:

    • Certification name:

    • Issuing body:

    • Date obtained:

    • Relevant modalities:

    Upload required documentation: (required)

    Choose what applies to you:

    • CV with education focus

    • Course outlines or teaching materials (syllabi, handouts, slides)

    • Student evaluations or testimonials (minimum 3)

    • Institutional affiliation evidence (employment letter, contract)

    • Training certifications

  • Do you meet at least ONE of the following criteria as an allied health professional? (required)

    • Relevant professional qualification (law, ethics, public health, mental health, social work, etc.)

    • Minimum 2 years of applied expertise in the psychedelic field

    • Consultant or advisor to psychedelic organisations

    • Published work connecting your professional field to psychedelics

    • Recognised expertise benefiting the psychedelic ecosystem

    • Public health professional with focus on psychedelic harm reduction or policy

    • Mental health professional in a non-clinical role (research, policy, advocacy)

    • Trauma specialist in educational, research, or policy capacity

    Specify your professional discipline: (required) e.g., law, public health, social work, ethics, counselling, nursing, occupational therapy, etc.

    Provide details of your professional qualification: (required)

    • Qualification type and level:

    • Field/specialisation:

    • Institution:

    • Year completed:

    • Current registration/membership number (if applicable):

    Describe your applied expertise in the psychedelic field: (required) Include specific examples of work, consultation, projects, or contributions over the past 2+ years

    List any publications connecting your field to psychedelics: (if applicable) Include journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, white papers, etc.

    Write a Statement of Contribution to the field: (required) 500 words addressing how your professional expertise benefits the psychedelic ecosystem

    Add Text (500 words)

    Upload required documentation: (required)

    Choose what applies to you:

    • Professional qualification certificate(s)

    • Current registration certificate (AHPRA, professional association, etc.)

    • Evidence of psychedelic-related work (consultation agreements, project reports, letters of engagement)

    • Publications or presentations (PDFs or links)

    • CV demonstrating applied expertise