Welcome to the June edition of the Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) eNews! We have some important reminders and sector updates to share with you.

Firstly, thank you to everyone who applied for the QMHW Community Events Grant Program. We saw a record number of applications this year - a total of 272! The applications are now in the assessment phase, with outcomes to be announced in July.

We're excited to announce that the first wave of QMHW 2023 resources is now available to download from our website. Featuring the 2023 theme 'Awareness, Belonging, Connection', the resources include posters and social media tiles. These valuable materials will help you plan events that promote mental health awareness and wellbeing. Additional materials will be available in the coming months and merch will be available to purchase shortly.

Additionally, applications for the Recovered Futures Art Exhibition closed earlier this month. The exhibition will be held from Friday 6 to Thursday 12 October at King George Square. Hosted by the Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ), this curated exhibition will showcase more than 200 artworks by artists with lived experiences of mental health challenges.

Thank you for your support of QMHW. Let's persist in our collaborative efforts to promote mental health awareness and emphasise the importance of belonging and connection.

We are looking for stories that will help raise awareness of the importance of mental health and wellbeing, increase understanding of mental illness and recovery, and highlight the positive impact QMHW events can have on Queensland communities. You can share your story here.

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year, the week will be held from 2-9 July. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.

To find out more about NAIDOC Week and this year's theme click here.

Recently, the results of the Voice of Queenslanders with Disability survey were released. The survey results show that most Queenslanders feel progress is being made, but there is still a lot of of room for improvement, with nearly a quarter (24%) of respondents stated they felt life has worsened in the last year.

To find out more and read the full survey report click here.

Funded by the Queensland Government through the Queensland Mental Health Commission, Queensland Mental Health Week is coordinated by CheckUP and delivered through strong cross-sector collaboration.

• Read our sponsorship prospectus to get involved as an official partner in 2023.
• Learn about our valued cross-sector supporters and their involvement in our governance groups.

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live and recognise their continuing connection to the land, water, and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present and future leaders.

We also acknowledge people living with mental health challenges, problematic alcohol and other drugs use, as well as those impacted by suicide, their families, carers and support people.

24/7 Crisis Helplines

If you need immediate support, Lifeline (13 11 14) and the Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467) are available 24/7. In an emergency, call 000.

Contact CheckUP

Email: info@qldmentalhealthweek.org.au
PO Box 3205, South Brisbane Queensland 4101