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Queensland Mental Health Commission

We drive reform of the mental health, alcohol & other drugs, & su***de prevention sectors in QLD. In an emergency call 000. Need support?

More information about support services can be found at www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/find-help. As a statutory body, we do not provide clinical services but you can find crisis and support services at qmhc.qld.gov.au/need-help.

07/06/2026

Last month, more of our team travelled to Cherbourg, a community with a deep and complex history. Today, Cherbourg is primarily home to people of the Wakka Wakka and Gubbi Gubbi Aboriginal language groups.

Experiencing the Ration Shed Museum tour was both powerful and deeply moving, leaving a lasting impression on those who attended.

One staff member reflected:

"Hearing the stories of the Domo boys and girls weighed heavily on my heart, yet I was deeply moved by the immense resilience they showed. The trip taught me a great deal about both the intended and unintended impacts of policy."

This was the Commission’s second visit to Cherbourg, and each visit continues to provide valuable insights that strengthen our understanding of history, culture and the ongoing impacts of policy.

We encourage other organisations to experience this important learning opportunity and book a tour through the Ration Shed Museum. https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Ys7z0

04/06/2026

Over recent weeks, Commissioner Ivan Frkovic has had the opportunity to connect with communities across a range of important events and initiatives.

From supporting Karakan’s Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2026, to hosting Hon Matt Doocey, New Zealand’s Minister for Mental Health at our office, and participating in the AddictionZ Conference 2026, these conversations continue to highlight the value of collaboration in improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

The 2026 Leading Reform Summit provided an opportunity to connect with stakeholders from across the sector, fostering conversations about innovation, partnership and the future of mental health and wellbeing in Queensland.

We were also pleased to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre, recognising three decades of supporting culturally responsive mental health care for Queensland’s diverse communities.

Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute their expertise, experience and commitment to building a mentally healthy Queensland.

03/06/2026

This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, “All In,” is a powerful reminder that reconciliation requires the commitment of all Australians, every day.

We began the week with a moving National Sorry Day address from Commission staff member Jermane Herbohn, Program Manager Social and Emotional Wellbeing, at the Leading Reform Summit, reflecting on the significance of truth-telling, healing and shared responsibility.

Earlier in the week, we were also honoured to receive a beautiful artwork inspired by our visit to Townsville last year, where we learned more about the innovative FASD Tracking Cube project delivered in partnership with Griffith University. Original artwork created by local youth Mikayla Peter.

These moments remind us that reconciliation is strengthened through listening, learning, building relationships and recognising the knowledge, cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As the week comes to a close, we encourage everyone to take these conversations beyond this week and turn reflection into meaningful action throughout the year.

02/06/2026

Looking for more ways to get involved in the sector? Checkout the opportunities below!

Register to attend the QLD Infant Mental Health Symposium which we are proud to be sponsoring. The event will bring attendees together to promote the social and emotional wellbeing of infants and their families. Register now: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Xj400

Free membership is available for 12 months at the Australian Association for Peer Workers (AAPW). This is an opportunity to elevate the national voice of peer workers and strengthen recognition of peer work as an essential component of Australia’s mental health and su***de prevention systems. Get in contact with AAPW and join here: [email protected]

Last change to apply for the Recovered Futures Art Exhibition. Your artwork could be on display in Brisbane's city centre this October. We'd love to see your work! https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Xhls0

Apply for the latest Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunity. $18.83 million will be provided under the grant for medical research and innovation projects that inform early interventions for new trends in substance use and mental health conditions in children and young adults and are led by mid-career researchers. Learn more: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0XhfW0

01/06/2026

📣Have you worked or engaged with the Queensland Mental Health Commission in the past year?
Our 2026 Pulse Survey is now open and we want to hear from you!

It’s anonymous, takes just 8 minutes, and helps shape the way we work to support mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and su***de prevention reform in Queensland.

👉 https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0X9FG0

Tag or share with others who have been involved too.

28/05/2026

Join us in congratulating the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients and our first every Emerging Leader Award Recipient. These awards honour the significant work by individuals in the mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and su***de prevention sectors.

⭐Dr Peggy Brown AO
⭐Prof. Marilyn Campbell
⭐Sandra Eyre
⭐Fiona Harrington
⭐Dr Jeremy Hayllar
⭐Amanda Hendren
⭐Tanja Hirvonen
⭐Larry Stapleton OAM
⭐Dr Stephen Stathis
⭐Karyn Walsh AM

Emerging Leader Award
🌠Dr Timothy Piatkowski

26/05/2026

Over the past two days, leaders, advocates, lived-living experience voices, practitioners, researchers and changemakers came together for the 2026 Leading Reform Summit to explore what meaningful reform can look like for Queensland.

Thank you to every speaker, showcase partner and attendee who contributed their insights, honesty and energy throughout the summit. A special congratulations to our award recipients, whose leadership and commitment continue to shape the future of the sector.

The conversations sparked across the summit will continue long after the final session. From bold ideas and shared challenges to practical actions and new connections.

Thank you for being part of it and keep your eyes peeled for more photos and recordings soon!

What did you enjoy most from the summit?

25/05/2026

Day 1 of the 2026 Leading Reform Summit is a wrap, and the conversations in that room today were ones that matter. 👏

From the opening Welcome to Country through to a live simulation of what it really takes to commission a mental health system under pressure, today was a reminder of why this Summit exists: because reform requires all of us, and it has to be built around the people it's meant to serve.

The Commissioner left us with this: "Reform requires collective action. It needs the momentum that comes from joining together, taking stock, listening carefully and asking whether our collective effort is focused on the outcomes that matter most to Queenslanders."

Tomorrow is the final day. We take everything we heard today and turn it into the commitments that carry us forward.

Joining us? Come ready to be challenged. If you're following along, watch this space.

24/05/2026

A beautiful morning in Brisbane for day 1 of the 2026 Leading Reform Summit. What are you most looking forward to?

22/05/2026

Something big is brewing for the 2026 Leading Reform Summit 👀

Join us for a special keynote breakfast conversation with Georgie Harman AO, CEO of Beyond Blue, alongside outgoing Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic.

Together, they’ll reflect on the evolution of mental health reform in Australia, the challenges, the strengths, and what’s next for population-wide mental health support and wellbeing.

🗓️ Keynote Discussion & Networking Breakfast
🕢 26th May 2026, day 2 of at 7:30am

This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Calamvale, QLD

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+611300855945

Website

http://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au/

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