First Nations Peoples
Concerningly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples report that they are often treated poorly in mental health systems which are not delivering culturally appropriate models of care. Historical and ongoing colonisation, […]
NDIS Related Information
We know that the NDIS can sometimes feel like a maze of bureaucracy. To ease the pain, we have tried to curate a list of relevant resources that can further your understanding of the NDIS and can be used in your organisational planning and advocacy work.
QAMH Forum Resources
The QMH fortnightly online forums attract member representatives from across Queensland to attend, learn from topic experts and contribute in discussion. Topics focus on the advocacy work within the Community […]
Policy, Reports and Frameworks
In the past 30 years, there have been 55 major inquiries into mental health in Australia. This equates to more than 55000 public submissions, 9000 witnesses, 1000 hearing days and […]
Child and Youth Mental Health
Mental distress is on the rise among young people in Australia. The pandemic, social media, climate change, social isolation and rising inequalities are likely to be all playing a part. Compounding the problem is […]
Climate Change and Mental Health
Climate change poses serious risks to mental health and wellbeing, concludes a WHO policy brief released in June 2022. Climate change can lead to job loss, force people to relocate, and harm […]
Useful Statistics
Sometimes it can feel like we’re drowning in statistics. We are constantly bombarded with reports, data updates, analyses and evaluations. Knowing where to go for the right facts and figures […]
Peer Resources
QAMH strongly supports people with lived experience in peer worker roles. They are an essential component of a thriving mental health workforce in Queensland, bringing unique knowledge, insights and expertise. […]
Wellbeing First
We know that the NDIS can sometimes feel like a maze of bureaucracy. To ease the pain, we have tried to curate a list of relevant resources that can further your understanding of the NDIS and can be used in your organisational planning and advocacy work.
Wellbeing First Innovation Hub
The following list of resources will assist the Wellbeing First Innovation Hub team to progress with their innovative service design. We encourage Wellbeing First Innovation Hub participants to regularly check […]