RFQ - Richmond Fellowship Queensland

29/12/2025

A great afternoon in Graceville bringing our Metro South clients together for a BBQ. Good food, good company, and meaningful connections made it a really special day.

25/12/2025

Season’s greetings to our clients, staff, and supporters. We wish you a safe and restful holiday period.

Please note that our offices will be closed on public holidays and will be open during normal business hours on all other days.

Richmond Fellowship Queensland is not a crisis service. If you require immediate support during the holiday period, please contact one of the following services:
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
• Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

23/12/2025

Congratulations to Larry Stapleton, recipient of the pauseful Mindful Leader of the Year Award.

As Executive Manager, Service Development at Richmond Fellowship Queensland, Larry exemplifies mindful leadership through grounded presence, values-led action, and purposeful decision-making. During a period of significant organisational transformation, he continues to lead with compassion, clarity, and courage, challenging old ways while creating space for reflection and growth.

This award recognises leaders who embed mindfulness into everyday leadership practice, and Larry’s example truly sets the standard. Congratulations, Larry.

21/12/2025

Our Metro North team recently hosted a end of year celebration for clients and staff, creating a relaxed and welcoming space to connect, share conversation, and enjoy time together. They even took a moment to show off some moves on the dancefloor to the live music.

19/12/2025

Proof that wellbeing and festive flair go hand in hand 🎄
Our Townsville office embracing the Christmas spirit in true RFQ style.

16/12/2025

Several weeks ago, RFQ representatives met with Minister Trevor Watts to discuss RFQ’s services and capabilities, including our research partnerships and positive psychology focus. The conversation explored the value of innovative, evidence-based models that deliver measurable outcomes and support long-term community wellbeing. We also discussed the importance of collaboration across health, housing, justice, and community services, alongside approaches that build individual capacity, stability, and purpose.

05/12/2025

Episode 5 of 'Hope Works' - a 6-part wellbeing podcast collaboration between RFQ's Interim CEO, Alex Couley and Langley Group's CEO, Sue Langley - is now available!

In the fifth episode, entitled 'Creativity and Curiosity', Alex and Sue explore the interplay between curiosity and creativity, and how we can really understand creativity in a more open way. We can all be creative in our own way to bring more fun, fluidity, energy, and wellbeing to our lives.

Check out episode 5 on Spotify now 🎙https://bit.ly/4oMHolG

05/12/2025

Check out this fantastic article with illustrations by Recovered Futures Art Exhibition artist Mark du Potiers! 🙌😍

International Day of People with Disability scholar Mark du Potiers shares how attention deficit hyperactivity disorder impacts him day-to-day and what he does to make life more manageable.

01/12/2025

Episode 4 of 'Hope Works' - a 6-partwellbeing podcast collaboration between RFQ's Interim CEO, Alex Couley and Langley Group's CEO, Sue Langley - is now available!

In the fourth episode, entitled 'Positive Emotions', Alex and Sue discuss how emotions help us. Let's 'get comfortable with the uncomfortable emotions' and learn
to introduce more positive emotions into our lives with simple, practical tools.

Check out episode 4 on Spotify now 🎙https://bit.ly/4or0BJi

25/11/2025

A productive day in Maryborough.

On Monday, RFQ’s Karen and Naomi met with Assistant Minister John Barounis for a constructive conversation about mental health, community wellbeing, and opportunities to strengthen support across the Wide Bay region.

We shared updates on RFQ’s services and highlighted the success of our Social Shift Art Workshops.

A big thank you to Assistant Minister Barounis for his time, insight, and genuine commitment to community mental health and wellbeing.

📷 A great meeting captured with a photo opportunity to finish the day.

21/11/2025

Episode 3 of 'Hope Works' - a 6-part wellbeing podcast collaboration between RFQ's Interim CEO, Alex Couley and Langley Group's CEO, Sue Langley - is now available!

In the third episode, entitled 'Meaning and Purpose', Alex and Sue unpack the science and practice of these terms. More than just 'find your purpose', we discuss simple, everyday ways to bring a sense of connection and consistency to what really matters.

Check out episode 3 on Spotify now 🎙https://bit.ly/48avyvl