SECTION 2: Professional Category & Eligibility Criteria
Which category best describes your contribution to the psychedelic field? (required)Select your primary category:
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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
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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:
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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