- Crisafulli Government awards $150,000 in grants to support 150 local events during Queensland Mental Health Week 2025.
- Community-led activities include expos, festivals and workshops to promote wellbeing, reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking.
- Crisafulli Government is strengthening mental health support and delivering health services when you need them.
The Crisafulli Government is investing in grassroots organisations across Queensland to support local mental health and wellbeing events during Queensland Mental Health Week 2025. A total of $150,000 in community grants has been awarded to deliver more than 150 community-led events from Coen to Stanthorpe, and as far west as Mount Isa. Events include wellbeing expos, art exhibitions, workshops, festivals, and morning teas - many of which are connected with local mental health services and focus on education and awareness. Grants range from $500 to $2,000, depending on the scale of the event, and support activities that promote mental wellbeing, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek help when they need it.
The Crisafulli Government is treating Labor's Health Crisis, and delivering health services when you need them, with a fully-funded Hospital Rescue Plan and more free healthcare than ever before. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said Queensland Mental Health Week was a vital opportunity to spark conversations and create connections around mental health. "Good mental health and wellbeing are essential for every Queenslander - from the inner city to the Outback, whatever their postcode," Mr Nicholls said. "I applaud the efforts of the Community Events Grant recipients and acknowledge the role they play in raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and encouraging people to seek support.
"After 10 years of decline due to Labor's underinvestment in rural and regional health, communities across Queensland have been struggling to access essential care.
"In fact, before the last election, the former Minister for Health admitted that on her watch, the Labor Government was playing 'catchup' in the provision of public mental health services.
"Strengthening our mental health system and making it easier for people to access health services when you need them is a priority for the Crisafulli Government. "That's why we've invested $50 million to establish two new youth Step-Up Step-Down facilities, deliver 30 new perinatal mental health beds across the State, introduce new models of care for people presenting to our hospitals, and expand alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services through non-government organisations.
"We've also committed to reinvesting every dollar raised by the Mental Health Levy back into mental health and alcohol and other drug services, and to be more transparent about how the levy is spent." CheckUP CEO Ann Maree Liddy said the organisation was thrilled to receive over 200 applications for this year's Mental Health Week grants. "The funded events will help strengthen personal and community connections and promote mental wellbeing in ways that are meaningful to each local area," Ms Liddy said. "The grants help cover costs like guest speakers and event materials, making it easier for communities to host engaging and impactful events."
Search for local activities on the Queensland Mental Health Week website: https://www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/
Community Events Grant recipients: https://www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/2025-qmhw-successful-grant-applications/ .
