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National Reconciliation Week events
23 May 2018
Find out what events are taking place in your local area to celebrate National Reconciliation Week between 27 May - 3 June 2018.
Read moreMeet our Indigenous Engagement Officer, Russell Tighe
17 May 2018
In addition to his official job role as Indigenous Engagement Officer, Russ is also Chair of Open Minds Reconciliation Action Group Committee. Russ has a lot of responsibilities both in his role at Open Minds and outside of work
Read moreThe Client and Carer Forum
02 May 2018
Open Minds is hosting it's first Client and Carer Forum on Wednesday 23rd May 2018. Join the discussions on planned improvements to Open Minds and contribute your feedback if you wish!
Read moreOur programs
02 May 2018
Enhance your recovery journey with our free YOU+ and Living Well workshops - designed for people living with mental illness to enable them to better access the community and work towards recovery.
Read moreThe Transformers
01 May 2018
Riley is a 31 year old Support Worker for the PHaMS team at Open Minds, covering the Bayside area. Six months ago, Riley decided to setup a dodgeball team for people who are transgender, to tackle the problem of isolation and to create a community.
Read moreSupporting the Masso family in the community
26 Apr 2018
The Masso’s love the outdoors and engaging with the community, so it was crucial for Open Minds to offer support services to enable them to do as much as possible of what they enjoy.
Read moreLong-lost family
26 Apr 2018
Liliana, originally from Poland, had lost touch with her family overseas, but with the help of Open Minds was able to hire a genealogist to trace a long-lost cousin
Read moreYou're hired! Choosing my own Support Worker
12 Apr 2018
Reace, aged 27, was over the moon when Open Minds encouraged him to have deeper control over the selection of his Support Worker, Theresa, in Ipswich.
Read moreA positive future for Wayne
09 Apr 2018
With aging carers, it was crucial for Wayne to find somewhere to live, have assistance with daily living tasks, complex support, and positive behaviour support. Wayne and his family were relieved that Open Minds were able to provide the support he needed for a positive future.
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