Queensland Mental Health Week, which runs from 5 October to 13 October, is a timely reminder for the local community to come together and support each other in today’s ever-changing world. This national week aims to raise awareness, encourage social connection and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

To find out more about QMHW, search for events and download free resources, visit Queensland Mental Health Week.

More information on Mental Health events and services in the City of Logan can be found further below, and by reading the full story on Council's Our Logan community-based website.

Phase 2 now complete - Meadowbrook Hope Stairs

UPDATE: The Hope Stairs project, initiated by a passionate community member, brings messages of hope to the Loganlea overpass stairs. This collaborative effort involved various community and health organisations. Launched during Queensland Mental Health Week last year, the project has already had a profound impact, including helping a local man in a dark place find support. We extend heartfelt thanks to all involved for sharing these life-changing messages of hope with our Logan community.

Phase 2 of the project was recently completed in August 2024, and now features new lighting and audio messages shared by community members who have experienced the loss or near-loss of a loved one to suicide.

Silent Disco

Are your 12 to 17-year-olds looking for something new and fun to do for this school holidays?

Book them in for a Silent Disco, one of the KRANK School Holiday program activities, where they can switch between 3 music channels on headphones and dance the night away! They can choose to grab their friends, or fly solo, and get ready to bust some moves and make unforgettable memories.

When: Wednesday, 25 September 5pm to 8pm
Where: Gould Adams Community Centre, 558 Kingston Road, Kingston 
Contact: To book, download and complete the registration form and contact Settlement Services International via email sport@myq.org.au
Cost: FREE 

Stories from the Kitchen

Join us as we enjoy a meal and learn more about local culture!

Bring a plate of food and stories from your culture to share at our upcoming community dinner. We also encourage everyone to wear clothes from their culture to the dinner.

This is a free community event for the whole family! Register below to book your spot at the dinner table.

When: Saturday 29 September 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Woodridge State High School, 323 Wembley Road, Woodridge 
Contact: For more information, email Megan mlave72@eq.edu.au
Cost: FREE 

Kultural Fusion

Karakan's upcoming Kultural Fusion event will be unlike anything else! This Queensland Mental Health Week, join them for an immersive afternoon full of rich culture, community and connection. There will be delicious food from all different cultures, entertaining performances, a variety of fun activities, and much more!

When: Thursday, 10 October from 1pm to 4pm
Where: KENG - Tudor Park Community Recreation Centre, 71-78 Clarks Road, Loganholme
Cost: FREE 

Gunya Meta Mental Health Day

Gunya Meta and Wesley Mission invite you to join them for their Mental Health Day event.

Celebrating the theme of "Connections to mental health, community, family/mob, nature, self" there will be fun activities including:

• coloured leaves
• friendship hands
• drumming circle
• meditation space

When: Friday, 11 October 10am to 12pm
Where: Gunya Meta, 22 Mayes Avenue,
Logan Central
Contact: email admin@gunyameta.org
Cost: FREE 

Jimboomba Men's Meetup

Community gathering for men in the Logan and Scenic Rim areas, with lifestyle and mental health coaches presenting healthy mental health strategies and tips. The event will include a BBQ meal for attendees.

 A new men’s mental health service for Jimboomba will be launched at the event.

When: Friday, 11 October 6pm
Where: Caddies Community Centre, 19-33 South St, Jimboomba
Cost: FREE 

Connect with Community - Live Music and Sports Night

Envision Spiritual Prosperity Inc. Charity is excited to share their annual Queensland Mental Health Week Event!

This is a fun event connecting communities affected by mental health challenges for one night to socialise and enjoy time together with their families.

With live performances from local multicultural artists, volleyball, basketball, U-JAM Dance Fitness, junior sports, kids' games and other fun activities, there’s something for every age group!

When: Friday, 11 October 6pm to 10pm
Where: Mt. Warren Park Sports Centre, 2 Milne Street, Mount Warren Park
Cost: FREE 

National Online Launch of the innerBoy App

She Is Not Your Rehab is a key initiative in New Zealand, which aids men in healing from childhood trauma and managing emotions. In response to the urgent need to tackle high rates of family violence, they developed the innerBoy app, a tool which addresses mental health, trauma and abuse. Through the partnership between She Is Not Your Rehab and DVConnect, the innerBoy app will soon be available in Australia.

Join the launch event to learn more about how this innovative app will create safer, more supportive communities.

Registrations must be made by 9am, Friday 27 September 2024.

When: Monday, 30 September 10am to 11:30am
Where: Via livestream
Cost: FREE 

Join Logan Men's Table 

The Men's Table is a Charitable Organisation established in 2011 with the vision of Healthy Men, Healthy Masculinities and Healthy Communities. The idea is to create an emotionally safe environment for 12 men to meet monthly for a meal and to talk about their feelings and what is happening in their lives. 

The first Logan Men's Table has been a great success and is currently full. They are now inviting men to join Logan Men's Table #2 and #3, planned to launch early next year. Each Table is free to join, and men only pay for their own meal. 

Contact: if you are interested in joining the Logan Men's Table, call Wayne Krueger 0484 332 974 or email wayne.krueger@themenstable.org

Cook up a conversation for mental health with Big Blue Table

This October, Mental Health Month, Beyond Blue is inviting you to fight the stigma of mental health one meal at a time. Host your guests, share a meal, start meaningful conversations and help raise funds for those facing anxiety, depression and suicide.

Whether hosting a pot-luck lunch at home, decking your office out in blue, or having a picnic in the park, each meal you have can lead to life-saving conversations.

Register yourself, workplace or school and receive a free host kit with conversation starters, decorations and more to help you host a Big Blue Table.

Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)

Applications are now open for Round 54 of the Regional Arts Development Fund which supports the development of arts, culture and heritage in Logan.

It is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Funds are available to support one-off projects.

Regional Arts Development Fund support is available under the following categories:

• skills development
• cultural tourism / creative projects
• regional partnerships
• strategic initiatives for Council applications only.

Applications close: 11am Friday 18 October 2024

Community Grants Information Sessions

The Community Development Program delivers a range of information sessions to help organisations and groups apply for grants. There are two upcoming sessions which will include:

• Information on specific grant guidelines and selection criteria
• Grant writing tips and tricks
• A chance to talk face-to-face with a council grant officer and ask questions

Bookings are required for all sessions.

Session 1
When: Thursday 3 October 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Where: The Buzz (Yarrabilba Community Centre), 65 Basalt Dr, Yarrabilba
Contact: Council's Community Grants team to register - phone 3412 4033 or email grants@logan.qld.gov.au

Session 2
When: Tuesday 12 November 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Logan North Library, Corner of Sports Drive and Springwood Road, Underwood.
Contact: Booking required through Logan Libraries.