Queensland Mental Health Week

Save the date for #QMHW 2024! Sat 5 to Sun 13 Oct. Mark your calendars for a week of impactful events and initiatives! Subscribe to our eNews to stay up to date with the latest bit.ly/48xqkIg or follow along on our QMHW socials bit.ly/3wpTcVm

Have you applied for funding through the #QMHW Community Events Grant Program yet? If you have an event idea, make sure to apply before the program closes off to applications on Friday. Eligible organisations can apply for either $500, $1000, or $3000. qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/grants/

Only 1 week left! ⏳️ Applications for the #QMHW Community Events Grant Program close on 26 May. Funded by the @Qld_MHC and administered by @CheckUP_Aust this program provides one-off #grants of up to $3000. qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/grants/ #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness

Do you have an event in mind for QMHW? You might be able to apply for a grant to boost your efforts! Read the #QMHW #GrantProgram guidelines and learn if your organisation is eligible for this funding. qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/grants/ @Qld_MHC @CheckUP_Aust #mentalhealth

“The Commission has been proud to support communities to run events during Queensland Mental Health Week over many years, and we look forward to another round of engaging activities..." - Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic, @Qld_MHC Read more: bit.ly/QMHWMediaRelea… #QMHW

In 2023, more than $100,000 worth of grants will be made available to eligible organisations to help host #QMHW events that bolster belonging and promote mental health awareness. bit.ly/QMHWMediaRelea… @QldGov @Qld_MHC @CheckUP_Aust #mentalhealthawareness #grants #funding

Exciting news! 🎉The 2023 #QMHW Community Events Grant Program is now open to applications. The program is funded by the @QldGov through the @Qld_MHC & administered by @CheckUP_Aust Learn more & apply > bit.ly/3oKjFJp #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #grants

Do you want to help shape the next phase of mental health, alcohol & other drugs, & suicide prevention reform in Queensland? @Qld_MHC is currently running 2 surveys. 👉 Renewing #shiftingmindsQLD : bit.ly/3DwWqHn 👉 Phase Two of #everylifeQLD : bit.ly/3JxWxWS

Developing a Carer Statement (Online) Thu, 2 Feb 2023 12:00 PM When applying for NDIS funding, a statement from a carer can provide valuable information to assist someone to successfully gain access. buff.ly/3x43g3z

It’s a common phenomenon that couples will try to make it through Christmas and separate in the new year. Rachael Sharman, Snr Lecturer in Psychology at @usceduau offers advice in @ConversationEDU on how to protect children from the impacts of #divorce → bit.ly/3WdYfAb

Save the date! With #QMHW all done and dusted for 2022, we are pleased to confirm the dates for 2023 will be 7 Oct - 15 Oct 📅 News about grants, resources, and events will be announced via the eNews, so make sure you subscribe if you haven't already → bit.ly/3v5KGqo

The holidays can be hard for many reasons and it’s different for everyone. Knowing this time of year can be difficult, here are some tips from @blackdoginst for how you can support yourself, friends, family and colleagues who may be feeling this way → bit.ly/3jfWNyw

We hope you enjoyed following along with the #ABCsOfMentalHealth prompts this month! 🧠 Are there any activities you engaged in that you'll be taking forward to help maintain your mental health? 🤔 #QMHW #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

😴 Quality #sleep can have a significant impact on your #mentalhealth 🧠 Make sure you are catching enough Zzz's 🛌to give your brain the downtime it needs to process and store the information it receives during the day. #ABCsOfMentalHealth

🧘 Yoga focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost your physical and mental wellbeing 🧠 Here is a beginner yoga sequence from Healthier. Happier. 👉️bit.ly/3TK1IW6 #ABCsOfMentalHealth

Everybody is different and your uniqueness helps make the world a better place 🌏️ Celebrate your strengths and focus on what you enjoy! Who knows, you might inspire somebody else to embrace themselves 💜💚 #ABCsOfMentalHealth

A daily stroll does wonders for your overall wellbeing! 🚶 Where is your favourite place to walk? 🌄 #ABCsOfMentalHealth #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness

It was incredible seeing schools across the country utilising collaborative project developed in partnership with Twinkl during #QMHW 🙌 Congratulations to the competition winners! 👏 Early years Y2: Strathaird Primary School TheirCare Y2 & upwards: 4B at Arundel State School

What gives you vitality? What makes you feel infused with positive energy? 😄 What we eat, how we rest, exercise and socialise all play a role in our mental health and feelings of vitality 🧠. #ABCsOfMentalHealth #vitality #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

Understanding the things we need to maintain and boost our mental wellbeing 🧠 and knowing when we need to reach out for help and where to get it. #ABCsofMentalHealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #QMHW