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What is Positive Behaviour Support?
01 Jul 2019
Positive behaviour support is a way of working with people with mental illness and disabilities to improve their life with positive strategies and by addressing challenging behaviours.
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 moreUnderstanding Trauma and PTSD
27 Jun 2019
The 27th June 2019 is global PTSD Awareness Day. Understanding what trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder is and how it effects people is the first step towards knowing how to best support people experiencing it.
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 moreThe importance of good infant mental health – the early years
14 Jun 2019
This week is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2019, a time to focus on the importance of the connection between caregivers and infants under 3 years old. We’ve spoken to experts within the Morayfield Health Hub to find out why the bond between infants and their caregivers is so important for future mental health.
Read moreMen’s health week – how Open Minders stay mentally well
14 Jun 2019
Due to the health status of men being generally lower than females, the spotlight this week is on the health of our Australian men for Men’s Health Week 2019. As mental health is a key part of a man’s overall health and wellbeing, we spoke to a few men at the Open Minds Woolloongabba head office to find out how they stay mentally well.
Read moreEasy Read documents to understand the NDIS
12 Jun 2019
Open Minds is delighted to share the NDIS easy read documents, to help people living with mental illnesses, acquired brain injury, and intellectual disabilities to understand information in an easy to read way.
Read moreLiving the life I want on the stage
05 Jun 2019
Alison, aged 21 and based in Redcliffe, has found her passion for acting in comedy plays with the support of Open Minds.
Read moreCoastal Supports mental health support now available
27 May 2019
Open Minds has launched a new program on the Sunshine Coast and in Gympie - Coastal Supports NPS (National Psychosocial Supports) - for those living with mental illness who are not eligible for NDIS funding.
Read moreNational Reconciliation Week events 2019
24 May 2019
National Reconciliation Week commemorates two milestones: the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision. Find out what events are taking place in your local area to celebrate National Reconciliation Week between 27 May - 3 June 2019.
Read moreDJ Davy D mixes his way to recovery
22 May 2019
David, known as DJ Davy D, has been getting back into doing what he loves most: mixing music and playing the keyboard, with the support of Open Minds.
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