Open Minds

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Come and say hello to our team at the (Coomera Indoor Sports Centre) 👋

At Open Minds, we’re proud to support people to lead full and happy lives. Which is why we’re excited to meet with the local Gold Coast community today from 9am to 3pm.

Make sure to stop by Booth 8 and speak to our friendly team about the range of services we provide.

PLUS enter our competition for your chance to WIN the ultimate footy snacks hamper! 🏉

Open Minds is delighted to announce that we are expanding our reach to provide vital su***de prevention response in North Queensland. Thanks to funding from the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), we're gearing up to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Open Minds along with 16 other mental health care providers have been selected to be part of a revamped mental health stepped care service model across Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, and rural areas of North Queensland. Together, these organisaitons are on a mission to offer comprehensive support and care to our community members in times of crisis.

With mental health needs on the rise, it's essential to have robust services in place to support our community's well-being. We're honored to be part of this initiative and look forward to making a meaningful impact together. 💙

You can read more here, https://openminds.org.au/news/open-minds-will-be-providing-su***de-prevention-response-to-north-queensland/

We are excited to announce that Open Minds has been chosen to deliver services through the new Coffs Harbour Medicare Mental Health Centre 👏

The centre will co-locate with Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre and will become our most southern service.

We are looking forward to collaborating with the Coffs Harbour community and partner agencies to create a warm and welcoming space for people needing mental health support, with doors set to open in July.

Open Minds was appointed lead agency following a comprehensive tender process led by Healthy North Coast, the Australian Government’s North Coast PHN Program.

You can read more on our blog: https://openminds.org.au/news/open-minds-to-improve-access-to-mental-health-support-through-coffs-harbour-medicare-mental-health-centre/

Attention Gold Coast residents 📣

Open Minds will be attending the Gold Coast Disability Expo at the Coomera Indoor Sports Centre from 9am to 3pm tomorrow 7 June and Saturday 8 June.

If you'd like to learn about our services, come by our booth and say hello to our friendly staff!

For more information, give our friendly team a buzz on 1300 673 664.

Open Minds is pleased to have the opportunity to provide acute mental health support services in the North Queensland region in partnership with Northern Queensland PHN.

We have been selected as one of 17 providers that will deliver the redesigned Mental Health Stepped Care service model from 1 July 2024.

Open Minds will assist those with high intensity needs by offering a su***de prevention service which will provide additional support for individuals experiencing crisis situations.

NQPHN announces 17 providers to deliver codesigned Mental Health Stepped Care model in North Queensland | Northern Queensland Primary Health Network Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is pleased to announce the 17 providers that will deliver the redesigned Mental Health Stepped Care service model in North Queensland from 1 July 2024. 

Get in the right headspace with a silent disco! 🎧💚

We are so excited to be involved with Moreton Bay's biggest LGBTIQA+ celebration, PrideFest Moreton Bay, this Saturday 8 June 🏳️‍🌈

headspace Strathpine and headspace Redcliffe, operated by Open Minds, will be hosting a silent disco from 2pm to 7pm, featuring THREE different channels:

🌈 Iconic LGBTIQA+ anthems
🧠 Mental health mix curated by headspace
🎵 You're in charge! Crowd-sourced playlist

Join us to celebrate our LGBTIQA+ family!

Tickets are on sale NOW: https://www.moretonbaypridefest.com.au/

This week is National Reconciliation Week ✨

It brings into focus the importance of strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-First Nations Australians.

This National Reconciliation Week, Open Minds is incredibly proud to launch our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which will lay the foundations for tangible and meaningful change within our organisation.

We are excited to grow together as we continue on our reconciliation journey and increase awareness of First Nations cultures, histories, knowledge and leadership.

Open Minds, in partnership with Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN, is incredibly proud to be providing accessible mental health and crisis support to the Ipswich community with the official opening of Ipswich Medicare Mental Health Centre (formerly Head to Health).

The Hon. Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Su***de Prevention unveiled the plaque yesterday to formally mark the opening of the centre.

Open Minds has been delivering services to more than 220 individuals through the Ipswich Head to Health pop–up service since late 2023.

The new, permanent location on Nicholas Street in the Ipswich CBD features 12 consult rooms, including a family room, low sensory room, shower and laundry facilities, and pet friendly room.

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🌷 To all the amazing mothers in our community, we wish you a day filled with joy and appreciation.

Happy Mother’s Day from Open Minds! Your dedication makes a world of difference 💖

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Deadline extended! 📣

The Queensland Alliance for Mental Health has announced an additional 40 places in the latest round of Mental Health Peer Work Scholarships to study the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.

Applications now close at 11.59pm on Monday 6 May 🕚

Apply now to broaden your career opportunities in mental health: https://www.qamh.org.au/scholarships/

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Lest We Forget.

Today we commemorate those who have served for Australia and New Zealand, past and present.

For Open Minds, ANZAC Day is particularly special. In 1917 Open Minds, formerly the Queensland Wattle Day League, supported returned soldiers following WW1, and funded the build of an Orthopaedic ward at the Rosemount Hospital.

In fact, The League continued to raise money for former soldiers and the upkeep of the hospital for years after the war had ended.

We had an awesome day at the Disability Alliance Expo yesterday!

Events like this are a great opportunity to connect face-to-face and discuss our quality service offerings.

Didn't get the chance to visit? You can always call our friendly team on 1300 673 664 with any questions 😊

Open Minds is excited to be attending the Disability Alliance Expo at the Gold Coast on Tuesday 23 April.

It will be held at the Broadbeach Cultural Centre from 9am to 4pm and entry is free. For more information visit: https://disabilitytrust.org.au/events/disability-alliance-expo/

We hope to see you there! 👋

Attention Bundaberg 📣

Come and visit us at the Bundaberg Regional Disability Expo this Friday 19 April at the PCYC Bundaberg.

Register for your free ticket here: https://disabilityexposc.com.au/

We hope to see you there!

We're so happy one of our clients is finding their strength with Community Living Support (CLS) ✨

CLS helps people with mental health needs to access services and integrate into the community.

To learn more about support with Open Minds, call our friendly team on 1300 673 664.

As proud hosts of the eighth Direct Support Workers Conference, we are excited to announce the release of the Conference program.

Filled with engaging and informative speakers, interactive workshops which will provide tangible applications to all attendees and inspiring keynote speakers, you can't afford to miss this year's Direct Support Workers Conference.

Program highlights include:
• Interactive workshops; how to avoid burnout, leading with integrity, implementing positive behaviour support and practical tips on how support workers can assist in group music therapy sessions.
• Informative sessions with topics such as sexuality for people with disability and creating change for LGBTI+ people with disabilities.
• Deep diving into person-centred healthcare for people with complex care needs.
• Panel discussion led by our MC Kim Skubris - Channel 7 ex-journalist - to facilitate interviews with people with disabilities and leading industry professionals.

For further program details, visit https://dsw.org.au/program/

headspace Redcliffe, operated by Open Minds, has partnered with True Relationships & Reproductive Health (TRUE) to provide sexual and reproductive health services in the Redcliffe area.

headspace Operations Manager, Nick Martin said it highlights the incredible outcomes that can be achieved when community organisations work together.

You can read more on our blog: https://openminds.org.au/news/new-headspace-partnership-improves-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services/

Some lucky Open Minds clients will receive Easter care packs, thanks to the generous donation from Calvary Care.

These kind gifts include Easter eggs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, washers/loafers, roll-on deodorant, combs, pads, and tampons.

🎉 Easter greetings to you and your family.

May this day be filled with joy and gratitude. Happy Easter! 🐣🍫

The team at Kingaroy Head to Health had a fantastic time celebrating Harmony Day over the weekend!

More than 300 members of the community attended the free event in Kingaroy, complete with live music, food stalls, arts and crafts and cultural activities.

Harmony Day is held on 21 March and celebrates bringing people of all backgrounds together 🌏

Head to Health provides immediate, face–to–face support for people experiencing distress or crisis, as well as short to medium–term mental health care.

Enabling independent and positive futures 🚀

Open Minds works to enhance mental health and wellbeing by delivering a range of tailored options and core supports focused on the individual needs of each person.

Join us in making a difference today by making a donation: https://openminds.org.au/donations/

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, which encourages us to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences 🧠

Open Minds Regional Manager, Grant Blest was diagnosed with ADHD late in life and has a keen interest in helping people gain an understanding of the complex disorder.

"I found myself wondering what my life would have been like if I had been diagnosed earlier. Problem with that is, living in the past can lead to depression, because I can’t go back and change it," said Grant.

"What I choose to focus on is all the experiences that have made me who I am today. With knowledge comes understanding. With understanding comes acceptance. Accept yourself for your uniqueness. I have."

Yesterday was International Day of Happiness 😄

When it comes to boosting mood, we know simple actions can have a big impact.

Check out these 10 tips for increasing happiness: https://openminds.org.au/news/international-day-of-happiness-10-tips-for-increasing-happiness/

We are proud to be hosting the 2024 Direct Support Workers (DSW) Conference and are looking forward to sharing the amazing program with you.

Be sure to register to see keynote speaker Kath Koschel in action 🎤🏏💕🤗

Kath isn’t your normal athlete. In fact, she’s so modest she wouldn’t even consider herself an athlete. But the former NSW cricketer has more fight in her than most.

Kath’s story is one of inspiration and utter strength. She has pulled herself through challenges that most of us could not comprehend, without letting them shake her belief that we all have the capacity for kindness.

Now known worldwide for her kindness adventures, Kath shares her journey of how she turned adversity into triumph, leaving her home with nothing but the clothes on her back, attempting to prove that you really can survive physically, mentally, and emotionally, on kindness.

To find out more about Kath and our other speakers, visit https://dsw.org.au/speakers/