• Community mental health
    Psychosocial disability

    At Open Minds, we’ve been enabling positive futures for people in the community for over 110 years.

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  • Our support
    services

    Open Minds is committed to enabling an independent and positive future for people living in the community with mental health needs and psychosocial disabilities.

    Our mission is to empower individuals with mental health and psychosocial disabilities to live independently and thrive. We offer inclusive, person-centred services that cater to diverse community needs, ensuring wellbeing and personal growth.

    By placing the lived experiences of those we support at the core of our organisation, we foster collaboration to strengthen community wellbeing.

    Need help navigating our services? Give us a call and our friendly team will help you however we can.

  • We're there for you
    when you need it most

    Formerly the Queensland Wattle Day League, we began our mission of supporting communities when they needed it the most in 1912. 

    As we’ve expanded our reach across Queensland and New South Wales to become a leading mental health and psychosocial disability support provider, we’ve proudly offered tailored care and comprehensive support networks for people accessing our services.

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  • Our impact so far

    Over the course of our 110+ year history, Open Minds has seen constant change in the face of Australian society and in the approach to mental health and psychosocial disability support.

    Over the course of our journey, one thing has remained constant; people deserve a support network that both listens and understands their needs, and has the resources to make sure they are truly supported to ensure people can live their best lives.

    • 113

      years of dedication in supporting mental health and disability

    • 579,000

      people have been supported since 1912

    • 450+

      employees who help deliver support

    • 15

      locations across Queensland and New South Wales

  • What our clients say about us

    • “The Medicare Mental Health Centre team gave me the confidence to pursue my studies. They made me feel comfortable, with no judgment or pressure, allowing me to work at my own pace.”

      Medicare Mental Health Centre client
    • “If there are other young people in foster homes and could benefit from some extra support, joining Open Minds will be the best decision you could make. It’ll change your life.”

      Youth Bloom client
    • “Having my own name on my rental has been a lifelong dream of mine…Open Minds have supported me in achieving this dream. The moment I turned the key, I knew I was home, with the support needed to keep me out of hospital.”

      Open Minds client
  • Simple process,
    timely support

    Open Minds makes it as easy as possible to get in touch with someone who can help you with exactly what you need, when you need it.

    • Speak to our team

      Our friendly customer service team is only a phone call away. Our team has been working within the disability and mental health sector for years and will hear and understand your exact needs.

    • Timely support

      We are here to help Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm AEST. You can also complete our online enquiry form, and we’ll make sure to send you back a response within 48 hours.

    • In your community

      With many locations across Queensland and New South Wales, we’ve established ourselves in a wide range of local communities and provide local outreach services in many regional areas.

  • Find your nearest centre

    Open Minds is here to help you wherever and whenever you need it. If you’d like to stop into one of our support centres, we’re located in a wide range of locations across the Queensland and New South Wales regions.

    You can take a look below to find the centre nearest to you and stop by for a consultation or to learn more about our support networks.

  • Proud hosts of the Queensland Mental Health
    Week Achievement Awards

    Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards 2024

    Open Minds has been proudly hosting the Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards since the inception of the event in 1996, to recognise and celebrate the achievements of all individuals, groups, and organisations in Queensland working to reduce the stigma and empower those living with mental health needs.

  • We partner with industry-leading professionals

    Open Minds works with an extensive range of other support and advocacy organisations across the country, such as the Australian Psychosocial Alliance, Queensland Health and New South Wales Health, Primary Health Networks, Queensland Corrective Services, Bric Housing, SafeSide Prevention, and many more.

  • Your pathway to a fulfilling
    and enriching career

    We know that supporting people with mental health needs and psychosocial disability can be a rewarding and enriching career, which is why Open Minds is always looking for committed, passionate people to work with us in accordance with our values and for a rewarding career supporting others to improve their lives.

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