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How mental health affects physical health and vice versa
04 Oct 2019
Ahead of this years’ World Mental Health Day and Queensland Mental Health Week, Open Minds has taken a look at how mental health affects our physical health and vice versa. There’s a clear link between our minds and our bodies, and if one declines, the other can be impacted.
Read moreFocusing on Supported Independent Living
27 Sep 2019
Nick has recently stepped in to the role of Care Leader and has oversight of our Supported Independent Living Services across Metro South. Nick has a focus on growing our accommodation profile to provide additional Supported Independent Living services to our participants.
Read moreAchievement Awards Finalists Announced!
26 Sep 2019
30 finalists for the 2019 Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards have been shortlisted by the judges! Read about their incredible work and achievements in mental health here.
Read moreWalking and talking thanks to the NDIS
25 Sep 2019
Robert, 46 from New Farm, QLD, is now able to speak and walk with confidence as a result of NDIS funding and the commitment of his Open Minds Support Workers. Living in Open Minds Supported Independent Living has enabled Rob the independence he needs to lead a fulfilling life.
Read moreImproving the mental health of communities – introducing RANZCP
17 Sep 2019
RANZCP has chosen to sponsor the Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards again for forth year running. With the Awards now less than a month away, find out how RANZCP aims to improve the mental health of communities through high quality psychiatric care, education, leadership and advocacy.
Read moreSupporting people to apply for the NDIS
13 Sep 2019
Meet Grahame, one of our Transition Support Workers helping people to apply for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding as the Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) program phases out.
Read moreCommon myths about Eating disorders
10 Sep 2019
With 9-15 September being Body Image & Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we’ve taken a look at what eating disorders are and what are some common myths. Only by understanding the facts, can we provide the best support to people living with an eating disorder.
Read moreGrowing with my employer
05 Sep 2019
Glenn, Area Manager South West, started out five years ago with Open Minds as a Support Worker and now leads a team of 65 people across three offices. Read about Glenn’s story of career progression, and how he shares his knowledge to support his team to excel.
Read moreThe history of Open Minds and our connection to Wattle Day
04 Sep 2019
There aren’t many Australian organisations that can claim 100 years of service to their community. Open Minds was founded back in 1912 as the Queensland Wattle Day League, from then until now, Open Minds has always been closely associated with the golden wattle.
Read moreDeadline extended for QLD Mental Health Week Achievement Awards!
02 Sep 2019
Due to popular demand, the deadline to submit a nomination for the Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards has been extended by one week until Monday 9th September 2019.
Read moreCongratulations to our competition winner!
30 Aug 2019
We recently ran a competition to subscribe to our newsletter to be in the draw to win a $100 gift card - congratulations to the winner: Alethea Wallace from the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women!
Read moreSupporting the Indigenous community
30 Aug 2019
Meet Shaquillah, an Open Minds Support Worker based in Townsville, who is passionate about helping clients to achieve their goals and especially enjoys connecting with Indigenous clients.
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