Eyez on Ice empowers Zenadth Kes communities
Members of QAIHC’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team travelled to several Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) communities to deliver Eyez on Ice community information sessions.
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QAIHC helps Brisbane secure International Indigenous Wellbeing Conference
QAIHC has proudly assisted the Brisbane Economic Development Agency in its successful bid to bring the prestigious International Indigenous Wellbeing Conference to Meanjin (Brisbane). The event is scheduled for 20-21 October and will be hosted in Brisbane city.
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Mind the gap: Growing links to culture and identity key to wellness
Despite national commitments to Closing the Gap as well as national mental health strategies and agreements, mental health outcomes for Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples remain deeply unequal to non-Indigenous Queenslanders. In some areas, the gap is growing. Recent findings from the Productivity Commission’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement Review interim report found the Agreement was “not working as intended” and that current arrangements were too focused on jurisdictions and funding flows rather than on delivering better outcomes for people.
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Culture and connection at QAIHC SEWB Gathering
Culture was front and centre at the QAIHC Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) State Gathering 2025 in June, with SEWB workforce coming together to celebrate the role of culture in keeping mob strong, connected, and supported. Held from 17-18 June at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Brisbane, the event, themed Yarning to Heal, provided an opportunity for people working in SEWB to share, connect and strengthen their response to mental health in their communities.
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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
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