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Reflecting 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.
Read moreIsland holiday dream comes true under NDIS goals
04 May 2021
Shane, aged 47 from Sunnybank, was able to go on the holiday of his dreams to Tangalooma Island thanks to the NDIS and his Open Minds support workers who were there to support him every step of the way.
Read moreBuilding a new life after Domestic Violence
29 Apr 2021
Jennifer*, from Logan, has made friendships and reconnected with family members since receiving Open Minds support to leave a long-term abusive relationship.
Read moreLive in total privacy, with 24/7 support at hand
17 Mar 2021
Supporting clients around the clock, whilst they maintain the privacy of living in their own home - welcome to the concierge model!
Read more10 Key components of Positive Behaviour Support
10 Mar 2021
Learn the 10 key components of positive behaviour support – a framework we use to improve a person’s quality of life when they have challenging behaviour.
Read moreOpen Minds Team of the Year 2020
02 Mar 2021
Congratulations to the Open Minds team who worked with complex care client, Andrew*. The team overcame numerous hurdles to help improve his quality of life, and in doing so earned themselves team of the year 2020.
Read moreSupporting young people transition from childhood to adulthood
25 Feb 2021
The transition from childhood to young adult can be challenging, and when people are transitioning out of care at 18 years of age, the challenges can be overwhelming. This is where the Transition Post Care Support Initiative (TPCSI) steps in.
Read moreOpen Minds Employee of the Year 2020
11 Feb 2021
Katrine, Reception Manager at the Mental Health Hub at Morayfield, has earned the accolade of Employee of the Year 2020 for going above and beyond to help both clients and her team, whilst showing kindness, resilience and dedication.
Read moreMeet the new Sunshine Coast Team
03 Feb 2021
Have you met the new and expanding Sunshine Coast team? The team, led by Area Manager, Elise Hagger, is ready to take on new clients with mental illness and disabilities to help them live the life they want.
Read moreThe importance of friendship
23 Dec 2020
Whilst we may not have been able to see each other face-to-face as often as we wanted in 2020, the importance of friendships has never been more important.
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