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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