QMHW eNews Issue #2

Get ready for Queensland Mental Health Week

5-13 October 2019

There's still plenty of time to organise a great event for Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) - so get planning!

Looking for event inspiration?

Want to host a QMHW event but aren't sure what to do yet? Events don't have to involve lots of planning to have an impact. A morning tea at your workplace, school, or community group can be a great way to get involved and bring people together.

For more ideas, download our Event Kit.

Register your event

Don’t forget to register your event! By registering you'll be joining the statewide QMHW community and be recognised as being involved in this important week.

Events can be public or private.

Public events: your event is published and promoted on the website as being open to the whole community.
Private events: your event name and details will be published, but the location omitted. Your event will also be listed as private. Good for school or workplace events.

Head to our website and register your event now. If you have any questions before registering, feel free to email us at info@qldmentalhealthweek.org.au

Event Spotlight: Walk for Awareness

In Brisbane during Queensland Mental Health Week?

Why not join other passionate people in the 8th annual Walk for Awareness dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention.

Held in Brisbane on Sunday morning on the 6th of October, the 8km walk is an inclusive and accessible walk through some beautiful scenery around the Brisbane river, starting and ending at Kangaroo Point. The walk is open to people of all ages, and children under 13 are free. The walk is wheelchair friendly and you can even bring your furry friends.

The amazingly uplifting morning includes information about community-based mental health service providers; great entertainment including live music and a jumping castle and face painting for the kids; and a yummy selection of breakfast meals and coffee.

You can register as a team or individual. Early bird registration available now at https://walkforawareness.org.au/

Nominate Now - QMHW Achievement Awards

Nominations are now open for the Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards.

The awards recognise individuals, groups, and organisations who do outstanding work to reduce stigma and support and empower those living with mental illness, with 10 award categories available.

If you know a individual, group, or organisation who deserves recognition for their work in mental health, nominate now.

Nominate Now

Merch shop is open!

Show you value mental health by buying, wearing and sharing our merchandise at your Queensland Mental Health Week event!

The QMHW online shop is now open, with:

T-shirts
Balloons
Pens
Caps

Canefields Clubhouse is again the QMHW merchandise partner— taking orders, packing and mailing them directly to you.

Get in contact

Have thoughts, ideas, or feedback on Queensland Mental Health Week to share with us?

We’d love to hear from you. Visit our website to contact us.

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