There are a range of resources available for download from the QMHW website to help you celebrate the week! There are posters, social media tiles and even bunting. Plus, there will be a more school resources released in the coming week, so keep an eye out if you want ideas for classrooom activities.

• Community resources
• School resources
• Media resources

Wear our merchandise to help raise awareness! There are lapel ribbons available from the QMHW website. These are sold in packs of 10, 25, 50, or 100. We have already sold 1000 ribbons (thank you to everyone who has purchased packs), so we are getting more stock soon with 2000 units set to arrive in the coming week. You can also buy t-shirts and homewares from our store with The Tshirt Mill.

Join Workplace Health and Safety Queensland on World Mental Health Day for a breakfast event to hear from their new Queensland Mental Health Ambassador Hayley Lewis.There will also be a panel discussion, led by facilitator Mark Oostergo, General Manager and Principal Psychologist of Communicorp, on the role of different regulators and legislation for mental health at work.

You can attend a fun-filled community festival to uplift wellbeing and celebrate QMHW, featuring yoga, meditation, mindfulness, ayurveda and more. The Wellbeing Day Festival will be held on Sunday 16 October in West End.

Brisbane’s arts precinct will burst into song and prose when Upbeat Arts choruses the importance of Awareness, Belonging and Connection at its “A Night to Remember” concert on Thursday 13 October.

Together Sing is an opportunity for groups of people to sing together. During Queensland Mental Health Week, schools and community groups across Australia opt in to sing a song specifically composed for the occasion. The lyrics of this commissioned work focus on singing together for mental health and wellbeing. A digital package including lyrics, audio files, scores and other support material will be available to schools and community groups free of charge.

Walk for Wellbeing is an event being held on Sunday 16 October by The Hub Capricorn Coast to mark QMHW. Attendees will walk from Farnborough Beach with a drink stop at Ross Creek and morning tea at Lioness Park Lammermoor Beach then finishing at Kemp Hill. The walk will be approximately 8km. Registrations are now open and organisers are also seeking volunteers to help out on the day.

Mental health expert Prof Ian Hickie and author & broadcaster James O’Loghlin explore all aspects of mental health; the different types of mental health issues we can experience, their causes, how they affect us, and what we can do to get help and find solutions.

The conversation guide contains tips to help you ask “are you OK?” and lend support to the people in your world every day of the year. Because when we genuinely ask, “are you OK?", and are prepared to talk to them about how they’re feeling and what’s going on in their life, we can help someone who might be struggling feel connected and supported, long before they’re in crisis.

The 'Find help' page on our website links to helpful websites covering 24/7 help lines, gambling assistance, relationships, eating disorders, parenting and more.

If you'd like to have your organisation's mental health resources added to the page, please get in touch.

The Department of Education is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. The department delivers world-class education and training services for people at every stage of their personal and professional development.

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) works in partnership with its member organisations to understand the needs and issues for people affected by severe mental illness. MIFA aims to cause positive change and enhance the quality of life for everyone affected by severe mental illness in Australia.

Open Minds delivers mental health, disability and employment supports and is a registered NDIS provider. The Open Minds team works to enhance mental health and wellbeing by delivering a range of tailored options focused on people’s individual needs. They have a strong commitment to working alongside people and focusing on their strengths to enable personal achievement and recovery.