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QMHC MEDIA RELEASE_Mental illness myths debunked

Mental illness myths debunked

One of the biggest challenges for people recovering from mental illness is the confronting and negative attitudes of other people. Read more
Mental illness myths debunked
QMHC MEDIA RELEASE_New Mental Health Bill welcomed

New Mental Health Bill welcomed

The Queensland Mental Health Commission has welcomed the introduction of the Mental Health Bill 2015 into the Queensland Parliament. Read more
New Mental Health Bill welcomed

New Suicide Prevention Action Plan to reduce loss of lives

Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services The Honourable Cameron Dick 10 September 2015 Read more
New Suicide Prevention Action Plan to reduce loss of lives

Launching the Queensland Suicide Prevention Action Plan

This morning I was pleased to launch the Queensland Suicide Prevention Action Plan with The Honourable Cameron Dick MP, Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services, at the Australian In Read more
Launching the Queensland Suicide Prevention Action Plan
PIC Media Release_Alcohol and tobacco excesses harming Queenslanders

Alcohol and tobacco excesses harming Queenslanders

Excessive alcohol and tobacco use is a bigger problem and doing more harm than Queenslanders realise. Read more
Alcohol and tobacco excesses harming Queenslanders
PIC Media Release_Grants Program

Grants available to improve mental health and wellbeing

New funding to strengthen social inclusion and community participation is now available from the Queensland Mental Health Commission. Read more
Grants available to improve mental health and wellbeing
PIC_QMHC MEDIA RELEASE_Two Indigenous communities shaping their future_WEB_Page_1

Two Indigenous communities shaping their future

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of Cherbourg and Kuranda have focused on identity, family and wellbeing to shape a more positive future for themselves and their children. Read more
Two Indigenous communities shaping their future
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Let kids 'mix it up' when they go back to school

Queensland's Mental Health Commissioner has encouraged parents to take off the cotton wool and let their children "mix it up" with kids from different neighbourhoods when they go back to school. Read more
Let kids 'mix it up' when they go back to school
PIC_Media Release Three strikes policy must consider tenants with complex needs

“Three Strikes” policy must consider tenants with complex needs

An examination of Queensland’s “three strikes” anti-social behaviour management policy has identified systemic issues affecting social housing tenants with complex needs. Read more
“Three Strikes” policy must consider tenants with complex needs
READ MEDIA STATEMENT_QMHC Mental Health Bill submission

Mental Health Bill improves rights, promises reform

The Queensland Mental Health Commission says the Mental Health Bill 2015 improves patient rights and offers promising reforms. Read more
Mental Health Bill improves rights, promises reform

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