QMHW eNews Issue #4

Get ready— Queensland Mental Health Week is just one month away. Catch up with what's been happening, and what is yet to come in our fourth eNews issue.

Join us: Register your event

What are you doing for Queensland Mental Health Week?

Whatever it is we want to hear about it. Join the QMHW community right across our state and encourage others to get involved by registering your event now.  It only takes a minute to tell us about your event and activity, and we’ll help spread the word! We know some events are best kept small or private. You can still have the benefits of registering your event, without making public your location.

Our options for registration:

• 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. 

Get involved and promote positive mental health and wellbeing in your community.

What's happening around the state

Congratulations Queensland, you have over 170 registered QMHW events.

It’s not too late get involved. See the QMHW website for brilliant ideas. Registered events include:

• Behind the Song, celebrating 10 years @ Mackay  Celebrating through song the 10 year journey of the Choir of Unheard Voices.  This is a concert like no other, all the songs are originals written by members of the Choir.
• Gateball for mental health and wellbeing @ Redcliffe   Come and have a few laughs and go at Gateball.  A non-contact, interactive and strategic game for all aged between 8-90 with mild physical exercise.
• I am proud of my story @ Townsville This event will bring people from all cultures, including Indigenous Australians, refugees, humanitarian visa entrants, migrants, regional and remote communities, together to openly share mental health and wellbeing experiences. 
• Creative Therapies Week @ Brisbane A 4-day spectacular event encapsulating all modalities of Art Therapy, focused on supporting and improving mental health for our LGBTIQAP+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy young people between the ages of 12-24 and their communities. 
• Working on Wellness @ Bundaberg Bringing together services, community, to spread the Wheel of Wellbeing message to improve our moods, reduce the risk of depression, strengthen relationships, keep us healthy and even add seven years to our lives
•  Hymba Yumba Community Hub - Friendship Morning @ Springfield Lakes Guest speakers will be speaking on cultural engagement and wellbeing.
• Look After Your Mates Forum @ Longreach  Learn about living with depression and coming out the other side, and discuss what communities can do to prevent suicide.
• Feel good festival @ Charters Towers Charters Towers State High School will host an exciting and interactive evening of fun and activities showcasing Mental Health and strategies for coping.  

And so many more…

Registered events are also featured on QMHW Facebook. 

Register your event now, or contact info@qldmentalhealthweek.org.au if you need a hand.

Not too late to nominate 

The nomination deadline for the Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards has been extended by another week until midnight on Monday 10th September!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to recognise someone who works tirelessly to support and empower those with mental illness. 

Check in online

Make sure you visit the Queensland Mental Health Week website, where you’ll find:

• QMHW Poster to display in your staff room, reception, school or business
• Event participant kit jammed full of ideas
• QMHW Logos download and use to promote your QMHW event
• QMHW Media Release template
• Downloadable commitment cards and sharables to help you join the conversation as we promote six steps to value mental health
• check out latest news and participate in the QMHW SANE Forums