Queensland Alliance for Mental Health, 109 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, Greenslopes (2025)

19/11/2025

QAMH is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron Thayer as Board Member – Elected Director.

Cameron brings extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing services across Queensland. He says, "It is truly a privilege to join the QAMH Board and team and to add my lived experience and professional leadership to supporting the advocacy and work needed for better mental health and wellbeing services across Queensland. As someone who is passionate about effectively challenging and changing the status quo so that we can reshape service systems to meet community needs, I look forward to working with the QAMH Board and team to help guide and deliver an ambitious and focused strategic plan that represents what is core to the wellbeing of our community and the success of the community mental health sector."

A community-focused executive leader, Cameron has 18 years’ experience driving mission-led growth across community and commercial sectors. With qualifications in psychology and an MBA, he is recognised for strategic leadership, strong partnerships and his dedication to improving community wellbeing. At Karakan, he leads place-based, recovery-oriented services across Logan, South Brisbane and Ipswich, advancing initiatives including STEPS Transitional Living and YouthKan.

QAMH also extends sincere thanks to Melanie Sennett who, after 6 years of service concludes her tenure as Deputy Chair (Elected Director). Melanie’s clinical insight, system-reform expertise and global perspective have strengthened and added lasting value to QAMH and the wider community mental health sector.

19/11/2025

We were pleased to officially launch the new QAMH website on Friday, along with Queensland’s first searchable Community Mental Health Services Map. This redevelopment represents much more than a refreshed look; it marks a deliberate step forward in how we share information, strengthen visibility of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Sector, and support Queenslanders to find the community-based mental health supports they need.

The new website is designed to be clearer, easier to navigate and more accessible for our Members, partners and the public. It provides a stronger platform to showcase our advocacy, workforce projects and sector insights, and reflects the professionalism and energy of a sector that continues to grow in both scope and influence. A major feature of this work is the new Community Mental Health Services Map. This map brings together the breadth of community mental health and wellbeing services across Queensland in one place, creating a practical entry point for people seeking local supports and offering greater visibility of the organisations that contribute so much to their communities. Over time, the map will continue to develop, including the introduction of filters that will allow people to search by service type to find support that meets their needs. We encourage our Member organisations to ensure their information is up to date and to contact us at members@qamh.org.au if they would like to add any additional service locations.

We are proud to share this next stage of QAMH’s digital presence and look forward to continuing to build tools that connect people to support, elevate the work of our Members and strengthen understanding of the sector’s impact across Queensland. Explore the new website and the Member Services Map at qamh.org.au.

17/11/2025

Wednesday 19 November 2025 from 3.00pm to 4.00pm - you are invited to explore QAMH’s brand-new micro-credential, Introduction to the Community Mental Health Sector, created for our sector, by our sector! This first-of-three micro-credentials is funded by the Queensland Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) and is designed to enhance sector learning. In this session, Sasha Sullivan, QAMH’s Learning Designer, will walk you through the core features and goals of this resource, shaped by insights from across the community mental health sector. Learn how it can support new staff or those transitioning from related fields, providing a clear, engaging introduction to the sector’s values, services, and key approaches.

If you are part of a Member organisation and you do not have the link in your calendar, email us at members@qamh.org.au and we’ll make sure you’re included.

14/11/2025

Today at our Annual Alliance Meeting we were proud to launch the QAMH Strategic Plan 2025 to 2030. This plan reflects what our members have told us matters most for the future of community mental health in Queensland. Built around four pillars of Advocacy, Innovation, Connection and Sustainability, the plan sets out a clear direction for how we will champion community-led mental health supports and strengthen mental health for all Queenslanders.

Emily Wolter facilitated a panel with our Member-elected directors, Melanie Sennett, Tanya O'Shea, and Belinda CHELIUS, who shared their insights on where QAMH is headed and the opportunities ahead for our sector. Their perspectives remind us that our direction is grounded in lived experience, community expertise, and the realities of frontline service delivery.

You can view our Strategic Plan here: https://lnkd.in/gBRX-hZc

We look forward to partnering with our Members, communities, and stakeholders to turn this bold plan into impact.

11/11/2025

The Australian Psychosocial Alliance’s Access Denied: Psychosocial Disability and the NDIS report exposes the alarming decline in NDIS access for people with psychosocial disability – a reduction far greater than for any other disability group.

QAMH's own advocacy has repeatedly highlighted the growing gap between people excluded from the NDIS and the absence of alternative community-based supports. While governments work to design a system of Foundational Supports, the reality is that many people with moderate to complex mental health needs are being left with nowhere to turn.

We echo the report’s call for urgent action to restore fair, expert-led access to the NDIS and to invest in a robust system of community psychosocial supports outside it. air access and strong community supports must go hand in hand to ensure people aren’t left waiting, or worse, left behind.

Read the Access Denied report here: https://psychosocialalliance.org.au/campaign

05/11/2025

This week QAMH proudly Spotlight Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation and their Chief Operating Officer, Alison Schultz.

Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation is a mental health, not-for-profit, supporting young people aged 8–18 who are growing up in families impacted by mental health challenges.

Through fun, evidence-based programs, Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation help kids build mental health literacy, learn to reach out for help, and connect with peers who understand - empowering young people with the tools they need for lifelong wellbeing.

We thank Alison and her team of clinicians, program staff and volunteers for the work they do every day to help their Kookaburra Kids.

29/10/2025

Join us for the 2025 QAMH Annual Alliance Meeting on Friday 14 November 2025 at the Precinct in Fortitude Valley.

Hear from QAMH CEO Emily Wolter, Board Chair Cathy O'Toole, Board Finance Chair Chris Skelton and Queensland Mental Health Commission Ivan Frkovic about achievements and future plans. We will also facilitate a panel of our Member-Elected Board Directors to launch the QAMH 2025 -2028 Strategic Plan and our Member Service Map. Members and non-members welcome! RSVP by Friday 31 October 2025.

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/qamh-annual-alliance-meeting-2025

This event will also be live-streamed and recorded. To RSVP for the livestream only event, please register using the above link by Tuesday 11 November 2025.

27/10/2025

The Productivity Commission’s final report on the National Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Agreement is now with Parliament, and its release is imminent.

The Interim Report made it clear: the current system is not fit for purpose. It failed to deliver reform, leaving hundreds of thousands of Australians without the psychosocial supports they need to live well in their communities.

Real reform starts with sustained investment in community-based, culturally safe and person-centred supports - so people can get the right help, at the right time, close to home.

Read our past Response to the Productivity Commission’s Interim Report: National Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Agreement from our website: https://www.qamh.org.au/works/interim-report-national-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-agreement/

24/10/2025

Connect with community mental health and wellbeing providers across Rockhampton. Join our online session to share local updates, discuss system challenges and opportunities, and influence QAMH’s advocacy and policy priorities.

It’s also a chance to strengthen existing connections and make new ones with others working across the community mental health and wellbeing sector.

Date: Monday 3 November 2025
Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Online via Microsoft Teams

Register your interest by emailing Justine at jbastow@qamh.org.au and share this invitation with your networks.

21/10/2025

The election for the QAMH Board Member-Elected Director position opened at 9am today, 22 October 2025, and closes at 10am on Monday, 10 November 2025. Voting is via secure electronic ballot, managed by TrueVote. Check your inbox! Eligible General Alliance Members will receive an email with voting instructions and a link to nominee profiles.

Questions? Contact the Company Secretary at qamhboard@qamh.org.au.

20/10/2025

QAMH’s Regional and Rural Roadshow: 5,600km of Advocacy and Insight

Over the past 3 months, Deputy CEO Chloe Jesson and Policy and Impact Officer Justine Bastow hit the road, travelling over 5,600km to connect with eight Queensland communities. At six events and multiple service visits, locals shared insights on service gaps for children under 12, workforce shortages, and the difficulties faced by the sector to deliver services across vast distances. Despite the challenges, the message was clear: community truly is at the heart of regional mental health services which are powered by collaboration, creativity, and unwavering dedication. Thank you to all who joined us, your voices were heard. Stay tuned for our Regional, Rural and Remote Insights Report, which will shape and strengthen our advocacy beyond the south-east corner.

17/10/2025

Join Irene Clelland, CEO of Arafmi Ltd, on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, from 3:00pm - 4:00pm for an insightful session on Working with Carers, Family, and Kin. Irene will introduce a new resource to help healthcare professionals engage unpaid carers, access support services, and improve care outcomes. The session covers vital information on carers, available services, and practical tips for enhancing healthcare delivery. Don’t miss this essential opportunity.

If you are part of a member organisation and you don’t have the link in your calendar, email us at members@qamh.org.au and we’ll make sure you’re included.

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