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Cheryl Rudorfer, Queensland Carer Representative, National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum

Bundaberg woman appointed new national mental health representative

A Bundaberg woman with more than a decade of experience in advocating for people living with mental illness and their carers and families has been appointed to the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) to advocate for, and influence national mental health policy and reform. Read more
Bundaberg woman appointed new national mental health representative

CQ's well-spring of wellbeing

Central Queensland is fast becoming a centre of wellbeing best practice, Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic said in Emerald today, as five more CQ locals received Wheel of Read more
CQ's well-spring of wellbeing

Mental health grants support local action

People at risk of suicide, mental illness, and problematic alcohol and other drug use will benefit from more than $630,000 in grants to fund community programs. Read more
Mental health grants support local action

Mental health reforms need to focus on people

The needs of Queenslanders must be front and centre in further reforms to mental health, alcohol and other drug, and suicide prevention services. Read more
Mental health reforms need to focus on people

Colourful events send serious message

A record of over 200 community mental health and wellbeing events are scheduled across the State for Queensland Mental Health Week (8-14 October). Read more
Colourful events send serious message

Grants add burst of colour

Forty-four community groups around the State will share $88,600 in grants to host community events during Queensland Mental Health Week (8-14 October). Read more
Grants add burst of colour

Joint media release: Take a minute, change a life

The Queensland Mental Health Commission and Health and Ambulance Services Minister Cameron Dick are encouraging Queenslanders not to shy away from conversations about suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day. Read more
Joint media release: Take a minute, change a life

New grants boost QMHW

Grants totalling $85,000 are available to communities across the State to host Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) community awareness events. Read more
New grants boost QMHW

Renewed focus on physical wellbeing

The Queensland Mental Health Commission has pledged support to an initiative focused on promoting the physical health of people living with mental illness. Read more
Renewed focus on physical wellbeing

Wheel of Wellbeing rolls on

A capacity building project to enhance Queenslanders’ mental health and wellbeing awareness and knowledge continues to roll out this month. Read more
Wheel of Wellbeing rolls on

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