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Ambitious plan for mental health reform launched

Queensland has a new plan for improving the mental health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders. Read more
Ambitious plan for mental health reform launched

Human rights vital for people with mental illness

Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic today welcomed the introduction of a Human Rights Bill to Parliament, saying increased accessibility to appropriate mental health care was Read more
Human rights vital for people with mental illness

One million Queenslanders face mental health challenge

The mental health and wellbeing of Queenslanders should be a more important measure of our State’s success than wealth, says Queensland’s Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic. Read more
One million Queenslanders face mental health challenge

LONGREACH: Drought requires focused mental health strategies

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 during Read more
LONGREACH: Drought requires focused mental health strategies

QMHW grants promote happier, mentally healthier communities

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 gran Read more
QMHW grants promote happier, mentally healthier communities
QMHW Grants now open!

Grants open for QMHW 2018

A grant pool of $85,000 is up for grabs as the Queensland Mental Health Week grant program opens for 2018.  Read more
Grants open for QMHW 2018

Budget boosts mental health

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
Budget boosts mental health

Report challenges stigmatisation of people with problematic alcohol and drug use

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
Report challenges stigmatisation of people with problematic alcohol and drug use
International Family Drug Support Day

Embracing Brisbane families on International Family Drug Support Day

Supporting families impacted by alcohol and other drug use will be the focus of a series of events in Queensland next week. Read more
Embracing Brisbane families on International Family Drug Support Day

Townsville experience lights way

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
Townsville experience lights way

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