Cross-sector supporters

Arafmi provide quality support, education and advocacy services to people with mental illness, their families and carers. Their vision is to enhance the wellbeing of people with mental illness, their families, carers and volunteers.

CheckUP is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to better health for people and communities who need it most. They work with partner organisations and health providers to create healthier communities and reduce health inequities.

The Department of Education is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. The department delivers world-class education and training services for people at every stage of their personal and professional development.

Every year, ECCQ helps thousands of people from all backgrounds, across all of Queensland. The organisation’s focus is supporting and advocating for the needs, interests and contributions of culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Queensland.

Health and Wellbeing Queensland was established in July 2019 to improve the health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders and reduce health inequities. They work in partnership with others to reduce risk factors that lead to chronic diseases.

The MATES in Construction program is based on the simple idea that suicide is everyone’s business and that if the building and construction industry in Australia is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of its workers and reduce suicide rates, then it cannot be left to the mental health professionals, but rather everyone in the industry must play their part.

The Mental Health Lived Experience Peak Queensland (MHLEPQ) is the Peak Body for mental health consumers in Queensland. They provide policy advice and systems advocacy for consumers of mental health services of all ages in Queensland.

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) works in partnership with our Member organisations to understand the needs and issues for people affected by severe mental illness. MIFA aims to cause positive change and enhance the quality of life for everyone affected by severe mental illness in Australia.

The Office of Industrial Relations offers a range of policy, advisory, compliance and specialist technical services and initiatives. In partnership with stakeholders, they strive to achieve the lowest rate of work-related and electrical fatality, injury and disease in the nation, improved workers’ compensation regulatory services and a fair industrial relations framework in Queensland.

Open Minds delivers mental health, disability and employment supports and is a registered NDIS provider. The Open Minds team works to enhance mental health and wellbeing by delivering a range of tailored options focused on people’s individual needs. They have a strong commitment to working alongside people and focusing on their strengths to enable personal achievement and recovery.

The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) is a leadership and policy organisation. It is the peak organisation representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Services (ATSICCHS) in Queensland at both a state and national level. Nationally, QAIHC represents Queensland through its affiliation and membership on the board of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

Queensland Alliance for Mental Health is the peak body representing the mental health sector in Queensland. They support their members, the wider mental health community and individuals with lived mental health experience. QAMH leads the community mental health sector by supporting members, prioritising needs and building capacity.

The Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC) has been a home for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people and communities in Queensland for nearly 40 years.

The Department of Health provides leadership and direction, and works collaboratively to enable Queensland’s healthcare system to deliver quality services that are safe and responsive. The Department and its partners strive to provide better health outcomes for all Queenslanders through continuous improvement and innovation, to deliver the greatest health benefit with the available resources.

The Queensland Lived Experience Workforce Network (QLEWN) is a state-wide peak body led by, with, and for the Lived Experience workforce within the mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and suicide prevention sectors.

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The Queensland Mental Health Commission is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders and minimising the impact of substance misuse in our communities. They find solutions and guide action to improve the systems that support people with, or who are at higher risk of mental illness or substance misuse, as well as their families, carers, support people.

Richmond Fellowship Queensland is a not-for-profit leader in the provision of psychosocial mental health services, serving the Queensland community for more than 40 years. RFQ empowers people to develop their own personal recovery plans that reflect their vision for the future and the goals they wish to pursue with our support. These plans integrate a recovery-oriented model of practice with leading, evidence-based recovery tools.

The Flying Doctor’s emergency retrieval service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, delivering the finest care to more than 290,000 Australians each year. The RFDS delivers a broad range of essential health care services to rural and remote communities, including general practice, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, child and family health, mental health and wellbeing, women’s health and health promotion.

SANE is the leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues in Australia and for the families and friends that support them.