Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic is in Longreach today to discuss the operational challenges faced by mental health services in rural and remote areas, particularly durin Read more
Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) community events spreading from western Queensland cattle yards, to North Queensland tropical rainforests and Sunshine Coast beaches have shared in gra Read more
Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic has welcomed additional funding of $106.4 million for community mental health services announced in today’s State Budget. Read more
Stigma and discrimination can cause far-reaching, long-term harm to people living with problematic alcohol and other drug use, making it difficult for them to seek help and recover. Read more
Two new Queensland representatives have been appointed to the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) to advocate for and influence national mental health policy and reform.
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Townsville’s experience of early transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is providing valuable lessons to mental health service providers across the state. Read more
Providing ‘safe places’ other than a police watch-house is among options to achieve better outcomes between first responders and people experiencing a mental health–related crisis. Read more
Queensland’s Mental Health Commissioner is urging students, parents and teachers to be kind to themselves and each other as schools resume full operations today (Monday 25 May).
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