Open Minds

Today the team from Ipswich Medicare Mental Health Centre (formerly Head to Health) attended the Ipswich NAIDOC Family and Cultural Celebration Day! This awesome community event, supported by Kambu and Ipswich City Council, was an opportunity to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. The theme for NAIDOC Week 2024 is 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud' 🔥 #OpenMinds #NAIDOCWeek #Ipswich

Open Minds is delighted to announce that we are expanding our reach to provide vital suicide 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://lnkd.in/gXeW6XWh #OpenMinds #CommunitySupport #NorthQueensland #MentalHealthMatters

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://lnkd.in/e3_X6Qek #OpenMinds #HealthyNorthCoast #mentalhealthsupport

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 Primary Health Network. 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 suicide prevention service which will provide additional support for individuals experiencing crisis situations. #OpenMinds #NQPHN

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://lnkd.in/gurEFfvk #OpenMinds #headspace #PrideFestMoretonBay

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? Open Minds is currently looking for part time and casual Support Workers with a passion for fostering positive futures in Townsville ✨ We can offer a flexible working roster, competitive penalty rates, ongoing training and development and salary sacrificing opportunities. To learn more, or to apply now, visit https://lnkd.in/gnabFrCz #OpenMinds #careers

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. #OpenMinds #NRW2024 #NowMoreThanEver #ReflectRAP

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 Suicide 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. #OpenMinds #mentalhealthsupport

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⏰ The clock is ticking! ⏰ As proud hosts of the Direct Support Workers Conference, we encourage you to register for now and enjoy exclusive savings with our early bird rate. Don't wait until it's too late - you have less than one week left to secure your spot before prices increase! https://lnkd.in/g2pN9pQY #DSWConference #supportworker #DSWConference #LearnLeadDeliver