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The connection between homelessness and mental health
05 Aug 2019
With National Homelessness Week 2019 (4th – 10th August) upon us, we have taken a look at the connection between mental illness and homelessness. Living with mental illness can cause an increased risk of homelessness, and living without a home can increase the risk of mental illness.
Read moreWelcome message from our new CEO
01 Aug 2019
Read a welcome message from our new CEO, Paula Mayson, who discusses what she intends to focus on in her new role, and what exciting things there are to come for Open Minds.
Read moreChanges to how Open Minds provides transport
11 Jul 2019
As of the 1st July 2019, Open Minds will no longer be providing transport in Open Minds vehicles to our clients for community access support. Historically, Open Minds was provided with direct government funding enabling us to have a fleet of vehicles to transport clients. With NDIS individual funding, we no longer have access to funding for this fleet.
Read morePHaMs and PIR to cease
28 Jun 2019
After many years of running the Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) and Partners in Recovery (PIR) programs, funding is coming to an end and these programs will cease to exist. Here’s what we’re doing at Open Minds to help ensure our clients have access to other forms of support.
Read moreMeet one of our Sunshine Coast Lifestyle Planners
25 Jun 2019
With the NDIS transition on the Sunshine Coast, Rebecca has been instrumental in expanding the Open Minds services to provide Support Workers and other NDIS supports to those who need it all over the Sunshine Coast.
Read moreOpen Minds welcomes new CEO
20 Jun 2019
The Board of Open Minds is delighted to announce the appointment of Paula Mayson as the new Chief Executive Officer of Open Minds.
Read moreOpen Minds new Acting CEO
18 Apr 2019
We recently said farewell to our CEO, Simon James, who after two years of service has left Open Minds for pastures new. One of our existing leaders, Dr Peter Anderson, is taking on the role of Acting CEO while the Board sources a replacement.
Read moreConsolidating to be bigger and stronger
14 Mar 2019
With over 400 employees, Open Minds is moving towards a more mobile and responsive workforce by combining some of our office locations.
Read moreNDIS: The Melting Pot a success!
28 Feb 2019
Open Minds hosted a successful NDIS event with guest speaker Lucy Brogden, National Mental Health Commission, and expert panel members, debating how the NDIS market is functioning, views across the sector, and how providers should move forward.
Read moreCongratulations to the winners of QLD Mental Health Week Achievement Awards
15 Oct 2018
It’s their time to shine! Congratulations to the winners of Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards.
Read moreCongratulations to the 2018 QLD Mental Health Week Achievement finalists
28 Sep 2018
It’s their time to shine! Congratulations to the 30 finalists for the 2018 Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards.
Read moreNDIS new participant booklets
12 Sep 2018
In a bid to help people clearly understand and navigate the NDIS, new booklets have been developed.
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