Register your interest QAMH is hosting a range of workforce consultations to discuss the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Strategy Implementation project in-depth with interested colleagues. The agenda will include conversations on the Core Competency Framework, mapping career pathways, the traineeship model and workforce issues for the multicultural and First Nations communities. Queenslanders working […]
Members Only At this online Members Forum we will be joined by Canice Curtis (he/him), Senior Practice Lead at Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) Mental Health Services. Children and Young People consistently identify the Climate Crisis as a significant factor impacting their emotional wellbeing. In early 2024 Wesley Mission Queensland Mental Health Services launched an innovation […]
Members Only Arising from the work of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, the Australian Human Rights Commission developed the National Statement of Principles, which were endorsed by states and territories in February 2019. The National Principles are underpinned by a child-rights, strengths-based approach to Child Safe Organisations and are designed to be flexible […]
Members Only Come along to our Members Forum where we will be joined by Georgia Thomas (She/Her/They/Them) and Laura Oakley (She/Her) from Eating Disorders Queensland (EDQ). This is an introductory training session about eating disorders designed for people who may interact with someone experiencing an eating disorder but are not providing clinical/medical treatment. This presentation […]
Members Only QAMH Members are invited to join us for a relaxed and engaging afternoon of connection at the QAMH Member Networking Event. This is your opportunity to catch up with peers, make new connections, and share insights with others working across the community mental health and wellbeing sector. In addition to informal mingling, we’ll […]
Members Only At this online Members Forum we will be joined by Lucy Quinn, Fundraising Programs Manager, and Hannah Jesson, Community Engagement Manager, at LifeFlight, for an insightful session on driving fundraising success through strategic appeals and meaningful community connections. Lucy brings a wealth of experience from her time as a fundraising consultant in the […]
Members Only At this online Members Forum we will be joined by Dr Louise Byrne, international expert on Lived and Living Experience, for a session titled 'First things first, building understanding of Lived-Living Experience to enable more effective workforce development’. Whole of sector, cross-sectoral understanding and valuing of authentic Lived and Living Experience principles and […]
The Connecting for Impact Conference 2025 is a premier event designed to bring together key stakeholders, including policymakers, service providers, and individuals with lived experience. The theme for this event is Bridging Gaps & Building Futures. In a rapidly evolving mental health landscape, bridging gaps between services, communities, and lived experience perspectives is critical. Our sector […]
Members Only Join us at the next QAMH Member Forum as we welcome Fiona Loughlan, CEO of the Institute for Healthy Communities Australia (IHCA). With over 25 years of leadership experience across government, not-for-profit and private sectors, Fiona brings a deep understanding of the quality improvement landscape. In this session, Fiona will provide a practical […]
Members Only People living with mental illness often face complex legal challenges that intersect with housing, income support, decision-making rights, and treatment under mental health laws. In this forum, experts from Queensland’s community legal centres will explore the key legal issues affecting people with mental health conditions – and how community workers can help connect […]
Registrations required to attend QAMH is hosting community consultations in Townsville as part of the Psychosocial Approaches to Thriving Health Systems (PATHS) Project, an initiative to bridge gaps in mental health service delivery and improve access to psychosocial supports. These workshops will give community members the opportunity to share their experiences, challenges, and ideas to […]
QAMH Members and stakeholders are invited to our Annual Alliance Members Meeting on Friday 14 November 2025. At the Annual Alliance Meeting we will hear from QAMH CEO Emily Wolter, Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic, QAMH Board Chair Cathy O'Toole, and Board Finance Chair Chris Skelton on the year that was, achievements made, and what's to […]
