Queensland Mental Health Commission

Storm season is part of life in Queensland — but the mental load it creates is often underestimated. ⛈️ Uncertainty, heightened alerts and memories of previous severe weather can all take a toll. As we prepare our homes and workplaces, it’s equally important to look after our mental wellbeing and support those around us. A few small actions can make a meaningful difference: 💛Plan early and focus on what you can control 💛Take regular breaks from news updates 💛Use grounding techniques to manage stress 💛Stay connected with colleagues, neighbours and loved ones 💛Reach out for help if you need it. Storm season affects everyone differently. A kind conversation or a simple check-in can go a long way. 🤗 🔗Need support? https://lnkd.in/gNiE7gic #GetReadyQueensland #BePrepared #StormSeason

As Perinatal Mental Health Week comes to an end, it’s a reminder that the support we offer parents shouldn’t stop here. The early days of parenthood can be both beautiful and overwhelming. Here are a few gentle ways to support the parents in your life: 💛 Ask how they’re really going. Not just about the baby, about them. A moment of genuine care goes a long way. 💛 Offer practical help. Drop off a meal, hang the washing, hold the baby while they shower, or run an errand. Small acts, big impact. 💛 Include them. New parents often feel disconnected. A simple invite even if they can’t make it helps them feel remembered. 💛 Listen without fixing. Sometimes parents don’t need solutions, just space to talk openly and without judgement. 💛 Look out for signs they may be struggling. Persistent sadness, anxiety, withdrawal, overwhelm, or feelings of inadequacy can all signal that support is needed. We also want to acknowledge our friends over at Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness. Their advocacy continues to shape how we understand and respond to the needs of parents across the state. If you or someone you know needs support, here are places to start: ✨ PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia – 1300 726 306 ✨ Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 ✨ Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness ✨ Dads Group ✨ Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 ✨ SMS4dads ✨Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Helpline – 1800 882 436 ✨ 13YARN – 13 92 76 (support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) ✨ Your local Child Health Nurse or GP Let’s keep looking out for the parents around us, not just this week, but every week. #PerinatalMentalHealthWeek #QMHC #CheckIn #MentalHealthSupport #ParentsAndFamilies #CommunityWellbeing #PerinatalMentalHealth

Now that we’ve paw-sed your scroll 🐾 …here are some fantastic opportunities to strengthen Queensland’s Lived-Living Experience (Peer) Workforce. 👉 The latest addition to the Peer Work Practice series is now available: Insight 4.01 – Working Out Boundaries. This resource explores how peer workers can maintain safe and ethical boundaries while preserving the authenticity that makes peer work unique. 🔗 Access the resource here: https://lnkd.in/gmreXRbN 👉TAFE Queensland are commencing a new intake for this accredited course designed to build foundational knowledge in mental health and peer support. 📅 New intake begins 27 January 2026 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gcWEarVp 👉 We’re just getting started! More partnerships are on the way to help the build capability and confidence in the sector. Stay tuned, we’re sniffing out what’s next. 🐶

Every baby needs a village, and every parent deserves one too. This Perinatal Mental Health Week, we are proud to highlight programs that support parents, babies, and families across Queensland, because early connection and care make all the difference. 🔹 Murilla Mums & Bubs Connect – Murilla Community Centre Creating supportive spaces for mothers in rural and remote regions, helping reduce isolation and build community during the first two years of parenthood. 🔹 The Bamboo Parenting Program – James Cook University Providing culturally informed, wrap-around mental health support for mothers in northern Queensland through the First 1,000 Days Framework. 🔹 Masterclass for Mums – My Kind of Tribe An 8-week group program supporting women through the transition to motherhood, building resilience and wellbeing during early parenthood. 🔹 State-based Perinatal Family Mental Health Registry – University of Queensland Mater A centralised registry improving understanding of perinatal mental health needs across Queensland, informing better services and policy. 🔹 Mindfulness App – University of Queensland A co-designed mobile tool increasing access to mindfulness and wellbeing support for perinatal women, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities. These initiatives reflect the Commission's commitment to early intervention, local solutions, and strong community support, because when parents are supported, families and communities thrive. 💛 #PerinatalMentalHealthWeek #MentalHealthMatters #EarlyYears #CommunityWellbeing #Queensland

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Perinatal Mental Health Week is a reminder that behind every new baby is a parent finding their way. New and expecting parents deserve to feel supported, not just this week but every week. ✔️ Check in with parents and carers ✔️ Offer time, kindness and genuine listening ✔️ Remember that parent wellbeing is family wellbeing A simple “How are you really going?” can open the door to connection and support. Let’s use Perinatal Mental Health Week as a moment to connect, show care and strengthen our communities. #PerinatalMentalHealthWeek #QMHC #MentalHealth #EarlyYears #CommunityWellbeing #Queensland Ivan Frkovic

It’s Friday... if your wellbeing battery feels a little low, you’re not alone. Short breaks, fresh air and small moments of rest can make a big difference to how we reset heading into the weekend. 💚 So, a quick Friday check-in: How’s your wellbeing battery level today? Vote in the poll below 👇 Wishing everyone a gentle end to the week.

How you speak to yourself matters. Your brain listens. Your body responds. Your day shifts. Here’s a gentle reminder: If you wouldn’t say it to a friend, don’t say it to yourself. Swap “I’m so bad at this” with “I’m still learning.” Swap “I’m not enough” with “I’m doing my best.” Swap “I failed” with “I tried, and I can try again.” Small shifts. Big impact. 💛 Be kind to your mind.

As the year winds down, many of us feel that mix of pressure, fatigue and anticipation. ⌛ This is your reminder to slow the pace, protect your energy and care for your wellbeing — because you deserve to finish the year feeling whole, not worn out. 💭 Pause. Reflect. Reset. Let’s thrive through year-end fatigue, together. 🌿 #WellbeingFridays #Fatigue #MentalWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters

Have your say on the National Human Rights Survey 📣 The National Mental Health Consumer Alliance has launched Australia’s only Human Rights Survey designed by and for people with lived-living experience of mental health challenges. This is your chance to share your experiences and help report on how human rights are being upheld across mental health, justice, health and other systems. Your anonymous feedback will help track Australia’s progress under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and strengthen national advocacy. 📅 Closes 31 December 2025 🔗 Take the survey https://lnkd.in/gPCNQUXw Please note: You may find some of the questions in this survey distressing. If you need someone to talk to, please consider reaching out to one of the following support services: ▪️Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention) ▪️Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention) ▪️Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (24/7 support for young people aged 5 to 25) ▪️Headspace: Visit https://lnkd.in/gRr6Que3 for mental health support for young people ▪️13YARN: 13 92 76 (national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping) ▪️QLife: 1800 184 527 (3pm - midnight)