QMHW eNews Issue #3

Get ready— Queensland Mental Health Week is six weeks away and Queenslanders are busy preparing. There are already over 140 events registered and the number is growing! In this issue we'll showcase some of the events on offer and give some tips and information for those still planning. How will you be involved?

Hold a QMHW event at work

Mentally healthy workplaces are good for people and businesses. Why not celebrate what you do in your workplace to value mental health by hosting an event during Queensland Mental Health Week?

With most of us spending a lot of our time at work, creating a happy and healthy workplace is incredibly important. Holding a morning tea, lunch, or a get-together outside of work hours where employees can have a chat, a laugh, and open up about their mental wellbeing at work is a great step towards a happier workplace. 

Value mental health and wellbeing at work during Queensland Mental Health Week and don't forget to register your event.

Join Us

If you are planning to have an event for QMHW, please register it here. Some events already registered that might interest or inspire you include:

• Odd Socks Day 2018 - held nationwide on Friday October 5
• Walk for Awareness - in Brisbane
• I am Proud of My Story - in Townsville
• ArtBeat: Music & Arts Festival - in Southport
• Art and Lunch for Mental Health - in Gladstone

Plus many more up on our website.

Event Spotlight: Unleash the Beast

Unleash the Beast Writing and Wellbeing Symposium is an exciting event, happening for the first time this year. To be held in Toowoomba on Wednesday October 10, the symposium boasts a huge program. With lots of speakers, events, and a 'Managing the Beast' market, showcasing different mental health and wellbeing goods and services, Unleash the Beast has a lot to offer. The event is supporting Lifeline Darling Downs and Southwest QLD Ltd. Check out their website for more details.

Make a commitment

For Queensland Mental Health Week 2018, we are focusing on the six steps to value mental health. We will be focusing on one of the steps each week in the six weeks leading up to QMHW itself. We'll be starting this on the 27th of August, dedicating a week to our first step, 'Be Active'.

As part of our campaign, we've created some commitment cards to go along with each of the six steps. Download your cards below and make a commitment to yourself and others by taking a photo holding the card. Our first week is dedicated to being active. Inspire others with photos of you being active!

Resources

Looking for ideas, tips, and inspiration for your event or activity during Queensland Mental Health Week? We have developed a range of resources just for you.

• QMWH Poster to display in your staff room, reception, school or business (stay tuned as we’ll be releasing more posters)
• Event Organiser Kit jammed full of ideas for your QMHW event
• QMHW Logos download and use to promote your QMHW event
• QMHW Media Release template

Take a moment to visit our website – there are so many ways to get involved as we build towards QMHW in October.