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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 - May 2023

Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic has welcomed the appoi Read more
Commissioner welcomes new Minister for Mental Health - May 2023

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

Commissioner commends government action on drug diversion

Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic has welcomed legislative amendments that allow police to divert more people found with small quantities of drugs for personal use to a health response, instead of the courts. Read more
Commissioner commends government action on drug diversion
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$130,000 awarded in event grants to promote positive mental health

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$130,000 awarded in event grants to promote positive mental health
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Grants available to support mental health events

Today (4 April 2022) a grant program totalling $100,000 has been launched to support Queensland Mental Health Week events that raise community awareness, foster belonging, and create connec Read more
Grants available to support mental health events

Grants open to support QLD Mental Health Week events

Communities across the State will benefit from a grants pool of $100,000 to support Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) awareness events. Read more
Grants open to support QLD Mental Health Week events

Significant investment in mental health welcomed

Federal investment of $2.3 billion into mental health and suicide prevention over four years has been welcomed by Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic. Read more
Significant investment in mental health welcomed

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