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Calls for ongoing support for transgender Queenslanders

Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic has said it is vital that supp Read more
Calls for ongoing support for transgender Queenslanders

Naloxone is safe, easy to use, and can save a life

The national Take Home Naloxone Program aims to increase access to this potentially life-saving medicine across Australia by making it available for free without a prescription. Read more
Naloxone is safe, easy to use, and can save a life

A place to call home: $1.5 million grant program to support housing for Queenslanders experiencing alcohol and other drugs concerns

$1.5 million available to housing and homelessness service providers.  Funding is for initiatives that improve the experience of Queenslanders with alcohol and other drugs concerns, accessing housing and homelessness supports.  Queensland-based, not-for-profit, non-government organisations are encouraged to apply to the Queensland Mental Health Commission by 28 October 2024. Read more
A place to call home: $1.5 million grant program to support housing for Queenslanders experiencing alcohol and other drugs concerns

$158,000 in grants drive community mental health

$158,000 in community grants have been allocated to community organisations across the State to support grassroots community mental health and wellbeing events in Queensla Read more
$158,000 in grants drive community mental health

Commissioner statement regarding Wolston Park

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Commissioner statement regarding Wolston Park

New suicide prevention research grants

The Queensland Mental Health Commission is investing $1.05 million over two years to fund research into suicide and suicide prevention. The Suicide Prevention Research Scheme will support high quality research to build the evidence base on what works to prevent suicide and strengthen Queensland’s ability to deliver high quality suicide prevention initiatives. The grants are now open for applications from Queensland universities. Read more
New suicide prevention research grants
Ivan Frkovic

Queensland Mental Health Commissioner re-appointed

Ivan Frkovic extends his time as Queensland’s Mental Health Commissioner for the next three years. Mr Frkovic will continue to oversee development and implementation of the whole-of government strategic plan to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Queenslanders. Queensland Government has committed a record-breaking $1.64 billion to continue expanding mental health support. Read more
Queensland Mental Health Commissioner re-appointed

Act now: Apply for a grant to support community mental health

Looking to make a positive impact on mental health in your community? Do you have a great idea for a Queensland Mental Health Week event? To assist communities in getting their ideas up and running there are one-off grants of up to $3000 now available through the Queensland Mental Health Week Community Events Grant Program. Read more
Act now: Apply for a grant to support community mental health
Shannon Fentiman, Minister for Mental Health

Commissioner welcomes new Minister for Mental Health

Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic has welcomed the appoi Read more
Commissioner welcomes new Minister for Mental Health

Queensland Mental Health Week grants available to connect communities and strengthen mental wellbeing

More than $100,000 worth of grants are being made available to help organisations across the state host Queensland Mental Health Week events that raise awareness of mental health, bolster belonging, and create connections. Read more
Queensland Mental Health Week grants available to connect communities and strengthen mental wellbeing

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