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QMHC staff sock it to stigma for Odd Socks Day
Friday October 3, 2014
The Queensland Mental Health Commissioner and staff stepped out in odd socks on Friday 3 October to remind Queenslanders that anyone can have an odd day.
Odd Socks Day is the initiative of Grow, a community-based mental health organisation seeking to tackle the impact of stigma on the lives of people with mental illness and their families, friends and carers.
Stigma is still one of the greatest barriers to people seeking help and recovery. The way you treat a person does make a difference.
More information about Odd Socks day and Grow, can be found at Odd Socks Day.
Wednesday October 8, 2014
Queensland Mental Health Week was launched this morning at Brisbane City Hall with a Q&A Panel Discussion hosted by former ABC and The Courier-Mail journalist Madonna King.
Over 170 people attended the event, which focused on mental health at work.
Commissioner Dr Lesley van Schoubroeck was one of the Q&A panel members along with Troy Holland, Anita Link, SGT Michael Lyddiard, Dominic McGann and Pedro Diaz.
Thursday October 9, 2014
Launch of the Queensland Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Strategic Plan.
The Courier Mail: Queensland Mental Health Commissioner says not enough being spent to give those with mental illnesses a purpose in life
ABC612 Brisbane: Commissioner Dr Lesley van Schoubroeck spoke to Steve Austin on ABC612 about the launch of a plan to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders. Listen now via ABC612 Brisbane.
Culture in Mind: Executive Director Carmel Ybarlucea launched the Culture in Mind program which is collaborative approach to providing support to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The program focuses on supporting people with non-acute mental health problems living in the community and addresses a range of issues including resettlement for those who have just arrived, housing, employment, education and training.
Friday October 10, 2014
Expo: Executive Director Carmel Ybarlucea gave the opening address at the North Brisbane Community Resource Expo which is sponsored by a wide range of industry partners including the North Brisbane Partners in Recovery and the Queensland Government. The Expo included sessions on the Benefits of Exercise for Positive Mental Health and a Housing Panel discussion.
Queensland Mental Health Achievement Awards at Brisbane City Hall
Sunday October 12, 2014
Walk for Awareness with the Mental Awareness Foundation
