The document explains levels of lived experience (LEX) engagement in projects, from initiation to tokenism, emphasizing decision-making roles.

• Projects initiated by LEX involve shared decision-making, with site leadership in a supportive role, or LEX leading with site support.
• When site leadership initiates projects, decision-making may be shared with lived experience participants.
• LEX provides advice on projects designed by site leadership, with input shared but outcomes decided by leadership.
• LEX roles can be defined or superficial; sometimes LEX is informed or given a voice without genuine influence.
• LEX may be used to support causes indirectly, with leadership claiming inspiration or using LEX for their support without true involvement.