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Blueprint for building Queensland's lived experience workforce

14 Nov 2019
A toolkit for embedding people with lived experience of mental health challenges into public, private and NGO workplaces has been launched Read more
Blueprint for building Queensland's lived experience workforce

Community rallies for CQ mental health

6 Nov 2019
Queensland’s Mental Health Commissioner has applauded the work of community volunteers who are building on social connections to improve t Read more
Community rallies for CQ mental health

QMHC welcomes reform report

1 Nov 2019
The Queensland Mental Health Commission has welcomed the National Productivity Commission’s draft report on mental health released this week. Read more
QMHC welcomes reform report
Productivity Commission report

QMHC eNews - October 2019

31 Oct 2019
QMHC eNews - October 2019
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Why governments should prioritise wellbeing

31 Oct 2019
There's a growing trend for governments around the world to measure the success of their country on the wellbeing of the people. Read more
Why governments should prioritise wellbeing
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NZ's ground-breaking approach to child wellbeing

31 Oct 2019
Following the release of New Zealand’s Wellbeing Budget, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern backed it up with the launch of a Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy in August. Read more
NZ's ground-breaking approach to child wellbeing
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Advisory Council visits West Moreton and Darling Downs

31 Oct 2019
The Queensland Mental Health and Drug Advisory Council met in West Moreton and Darling Downs on 2 and 3 October. Read more
Advisory Council visits West Moreton and Darling Downs
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ABS releases 2018 Causes of Death data

31 Oct 2019
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Causes of Death data released in September showed a slight drop in suicide across Australia, with a sl Read more
ABS releases 2018 Causes of Death data
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Queensland welcomes first Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Officer

31 Oct 2019
Queensland's first Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Officer took up her new role in October. Read more
Queensland welcomes first Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Officer
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Consultations start on the path to treaty

31 Oct 2019
Queensland took a significant first step towards treaty in Cairns on 17 October, with the start of statewide public consultation. Read more
Consultations start on the path to treaty

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