We’re partnering with Beyond Blue and investing in mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and community wellbeing so more Queenslanders can access support earlier, stay well, and thrive.
Backed by more than $4 million in funding over five years, the partnership will support Queenslanders to access trusted mental health information, resources and support earlier, before challenges escalate or reach crisis point.
Why it’s important
Mental health challenges affect many Queenslanders, however there are barriers to seeking information and support including stigma and shame, uncertainty including about where to find trusted support and what supports are available as well as service costs. .
Beyond Blue's free, accessible and evidence-based services help Queenslanders access information, support, and advice before mental health concerns escalate.
Through this partnership, Queenslanders will continue to benefit from a broad range of supports, including:
• digital mental health resources
• online peer support forums
• community engagement initiatives
• and mental health promotion activities designed to improve wellbeing and encourage help-seeking.
How it supports reform
The partnership builds on more than two decades of collaboration between the Queensland Government and Beyond Blue. It reinforces a shared commitment to helping more Queenslanders stay well, access support early and thrive in their communities. It aligns closely with Shifting minds: The Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan 2023–2028.
The partnership will focus on:
• strengthening prevention and early intervention efforts
• improving mental health literacy and reducing stigma
• increasing access to support across rural, regional, and remote Queensland
• ensuring people with lived-living experience help shape, deliver, and evaluate activities
• enhancing reporting, evaluation and accountability to demonstrate outcomes and impact for Queenslanders.
