Puneet is an early career researcher working from a consumer lived experience perspective within the mental health sector. He holds an academic role at University of Melbourne and has recently started as a PhD candidate at La Trobe University exploring trauma informed practices within the legal sector that uphold clients’ human rights. Puneet is also a member of Lived Experience Advisory Panel at Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing. His previous background includes working on frontline as a consumer peer support worker/ consumer consultant within public area mental health services in Victoria