Queensland Mental Health Week brings people together to promote positive mental health and wellbeing across Queensland.
About QMHW
Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) is an annual event held across the state. It encourages people to connect, participate and support mental wellbeing in their communities. In 2026, QMHW will run from 3 to 11 October.
QMHW brings people together through local events, conversations and activities that support mental health and wellbeing.
It aims to:
- raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing
- increase understanding of mental health challenges
- reduce stigma
- support positive wellbeing for all Queenslanders.
The Commission is the primary funder and driver of Queensland Mental Health Week on behalf of the Queensland Government. We engage a delivery partner, Queensland Alliance for Mental Health, to coordinate the week and associated grant programs.
2026 theme: Build Community, Build Wellbeing
The 2026 QMHW theme, Build Community, Build Wellbeing, celebrates the power of connection.
It highlights that: connection and belonging support wellbeing
- strong communities help people thrive
- everyone can help create communities where people thrive
- mental health support goes beyond clinics and healthcare services.
Small acts of connection can make a meaningful difference. Try chatting to a neighbour, attending a local event, joining a community group or supporting someone through a difficult time.
Why it’s important
Mental health and wellbeing affect everyone.
QMHW is an opportunity to:
- raise awareness
- encourage people to seek help when they need it
- promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
Get involved
Queensland communities, schools, workplaces and organisations can get involved through:
- community gatherings and activities
- morning teas and social events
- workplace wellbeing activities
- school and youth programs
- cultural celebrations
- local awareness events
- showing support, by sharing messages, information and resources.
QMHW Grants
Two grants are available for QMHW 2026:
- Community Events Grants Program, which supports local events during QMHW. We're supporting this program with $150,000 in funding.
- Mental Health First Aid Training Grants, which supports individuals and organisations to develop Mental Health First Aid skills. We're supporting this program with $150,000 in funding.
Find out how to apply for grants.
How it supports reform
QMHW helps deliver Shifting minds actions focused on strengthening mental health and wellbeing. These are:
- increase individual literacy and community awareness, and address stigma and discrimination
- support mental health and wellbeing in educational settings and workplaces
- include regional, rural and remote communities
- enhance, support and build community capacity and resilience including:
- approaches to social isolation and loneliness
- responses to natural disasters and other adverse events.
Learn more
For information about events, resources, grants and ways to participate, visit the Queensland Mental Health Week website.
