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A provider of tailored support for people with mental illness and psychosocial disability.

20/05/2026

Not sure where to start with mental health support?

Open Minds Medicare Mental Health Centres offer free, confidential mental health support with no referral and no appointment needed. Just walk in.

Our multidisciplinary team takes the time to understand your situation, explore your options, and connect you with the right support, whether that is one-on-one assistance, counselling, or community programs. We work at your pace.

Available across Coffs Harbour, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Lismore, and Northern Gold Coast.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/4sHJdC0 or call 1300 673 664.

18/05/2026

This week is Schizophrenia Awareness Week (18 to 24 May).

Led by the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia, this week is an opportunity to look beyond the label and better understand the experiences of people living with schizophrenia.

At Open Minds, we believe everyone deserves to be seen as a person first. This week, we are proud to support MIFA's call for more informed and compassionate conversations.

Learn more about the campaign and download free resources at mifa.org.au.

13/05/2026

Need support to find and maintain stable housing?

For people experiencing mental health challenges, securing and keeping suitable housing can be one of the hardest parts of everyday life. Open Minds Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is here to help.

HASI is a NSW statewide program that brings together support workers, clinicians, and the people who matter most to you, to build a personalised plan focused on your goals and your recovery.

Through this coordinated support, people develop everyday skills, build confidence, and move toward a more stable and independent future.

To get started, speak with your GP or psychiatrist and ask for a referral to the Open Minds HASI team.
Find out more at https://bit.ly/4cDNYqw or call 1300 673 664.

11/05/2026

Today is International Nurses Day.

We recognise and thank the nurses across All About Living who support people every day with professionalism, compassion and care.

Working across aged care and community services, their role goes beyond clinical support, helping people to maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life at home and in the community.

Thank you for the dedication and care you bring to the people we support.

06/05/2026

Looking for support to make positive changes and reconnect with your community?

It can be hard to know where to start, especially when mental health challenges make everyday life feel difficult. Open Minds Community Living Supports (CLS) is here to help.

CLS is a community-based outreach program for people experiencing complex mental health needs in New South Wales. Our team works alongside you to build everyday skills, work toward your personal goals, and strengthen your connections with the people and places around you.

Using evidence-based approaches, we provide personalised support focused on what matters most to you and the life you want to build.

Available across Grafton, Lismore, and Tweed Heads.

To get started, speak with your GP, psychiatrist, or community mental health worker and ask for a referral to the Open Minds CLS team.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/3OxQNRK or call 1300 673 664.

03/05/2026

This Labour Day is a chance to pause and reflect on the role of work, purpose and rest in our lives.

Meaningful activity, whether paid work, study, volunteering or daily routines, can provide structure, confidence and a sense of belonging. Just as important is rest: the space to reset, recover and take care of ourselves.

At Open Minds, we see how finding balance between purpose and rest can support people on their recovery journey, helping build independence, routine and hope for the future.

Today, we acknowledge all forms of work, and the importance of creating spaces where people are supported to move forward at their own pace.

29/04/2026

Looking for support with complex mental health needs?

Finding the right help can be difficult, particularly when needs are complex and services feel hard to navigate. Open Minds Clinical Care Coordination is here to help make that easier.

Our multidisciplinary team works with you to develop a personalised care plan, coordinate with the right services, and provide ongoing support as your needs change. You do not have to work through it alone.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/4vEnVbn or call 1300 673 664.

Referrals can also be made through the Medicare Mental Health Centre Intake, Assessment and Referral service on 1800 595 212.

28/04/2026

Open Minds is proud to be a sponsor of the National Su***de Prevention Conference 2026, taking place this week in Sydney.

Thank you to Su***de Prevention Australia for bringing together researchers, clinicians, practitioners, advocates, people with lived experience and policy makers to advance best practice and drive collective action in su***de prevention.

We’re proud to be part of these important conversations.

Visit https://bit.ly/4sHJdC0 to learn more about our programs.

25/04/2026

Today, on ANZAC Day, we pause to remember.

Open Minds has its roots in this history. Founded in 1912 as the Queensland Wattle Day League, our organisation began supporting returned soldiers after the First World War, helping to fund artificial limbs and care for those coming home.

More than 110 years later, our mission is the same: to be here for people in our community who need support.

We hold space today for all those who have served, and for the families and communities who carry that with them.

Lest we forget.

22/04/2026

Transitioning into adulthood is not always straightforward.

Youth Bloom is Open Minds' support program for young people aged 15 to 21 in the Gold Coast and Logan areas. Our team is here to help you build skills, make connections, and find your own path toward independence.

Call 07 3158 4111 or visit https://bit.ly/4tMbrwE to find out more.

15/04/2026

Our team is at the Community Links Expo this morning at Studio Park, Oxenford.

Come and find us to learn more about mental health support available on the Gold Coast. We are here until 12:30pm.

Address

269 Padstow Road
Brisbane, QLD
4113

Website

https://openminds.org.au/

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