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Your pathway to Specialist Disability Accommodation and Supported Independent Living
21 Jul 2021
Open Minds has partnered with Adapt Housing to offer clients a range of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) housing with Supported Independent Living (SIL). Here's a run-down of what SDA and SIL mean, and the pathway to get funding for that dream-home!
Read moreSupporting cultural heritage this NAIDOC Week
08 Jul 2021
Gerard, aged 39 years from Townsville, loves celebrating his Aboriginal heritage during NAIDOC Week by attending the NAIDOC March followed by the dance celebrations at the NAIDOC Deadly Day Out.
Read moreCOVID-19 Vaccine rollout and resources
06 Jul 2021
The health and safety of our clients and employees are of the highest importance to us. As such, Open Minds is treating COVID-19 as a top priority and is taking all possible steps to reduce the risks to our clients, their families, our employees and the wider community.
Read moreSIL roommates making holiday memories to improve health
03 Jul 2021
Jeffery, aged 67 years and Ryan, aged 57 years from the Redlands Bay area recently enjoyed a short holiday at the Gold Coast thanks to detailed planning and facilitation from the Open Minds team.
Read moreOpen Minds reaches new highs in meeting clients’ needs
01 Jul 2021
Results from a client experience survey conducted in late 2020, reveals that Open Minds achieved a new record in client satisfaction.
Read moreUsing a lived experience of post-natal depression and PTSD to help those with mental illness
01 Jul 2021
Kylee, Support Worker with Open Minds, experienced post-natal depression and PTSD many years ago. Today she uses her personal experiences to help guide clients through their own challenges with mental health.
Read moreTick of approval through obtaining National Standards for Mental Health Services
24 Jun 2021
Open Minds is pleased to have recently achieved accredited certification of the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
Read moreNominate now for the Queensland Mental Health awards!
23 Jun 2021
Open Minds have opened nominations for the annual Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards, with $5,000 available in prize money. The Awards, now in their 25th year, recognise and celebrate the achievements of those working to reduce stigma and empower those living with mental illnesses.
Read moreSDA and SIL free event in Loganholme
02 Jun 2021
Join us for a free SDA and SIL tour and Q&A, including a walk-through of a brand new SDA Improved Liveability apartment in Loganholme.
Read moreReflecting on National Reconciliation Week's theme
27 May 2021
Open Minds Lifestyle Planning Administrator, Karen, took some time this week to share her thoughts on Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action.
Read moreReaching new heights and independence
26 May 2021
Jas, who lives with Cerebral Palsy, was assisted by the Open Minds team to move into a SDA High Support Needs home. She has access to a hoist and other accessible life-changing features that are improving her quality of life.
Read moreShedding weight for better physical and mental health
13 May 2021
Michael, age 47 from Townsville, has so far lost a whopping 6kg on his quest to get fit, healthy, and improve his mental health and wellbeing.
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