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10/06/2026

Australian Federal Police charge a 48-year-old Adelaide woman over an alleged plot to steal $5 million from the National Disability Insurance Service and a disability services provider.

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

Queensland Alliance for Mental Health supports NDIS reform that is sustainable, inclusive and centred on people.

In our submission to the Senate inquiry into the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026, we advocate for genuine co-design, strong safeguards and a carefully planned approach to reform that supports people throughout the transition. We also highlight concerns about the timing and design of proposed changes, including ensuring supports remain in place while alternatives are established.

QAMH has made nine recommendations to help deliver positive outcomes for people living with psychosocial disability, their families and communities.

Thank you to all members who contributed their expertise and insights within a very short consultation period, helping to strengthen QAMH's advocacy.

Read our key recommendations and full submission on our website> https://lnkd.in/gTqRKYSG

02/06/2026

What reforms does the Queensland mental health system need over the next decade? That’s what the sector is considering at this year’s Queensland Mental Health Commission Leading Reform conference.

Arafmi CEO Irene Clelland is onstage as MC and our Lived Experience Advocacy Lead Sue Goodwin has told the conference that family, carers and kin need to be an intrinsic part of any system design.

The day began with some good news: Health Minister Tim Nicholls told the conference that the Queensland Mental Health levy is here to stay!

29/05/2026

Too many Australians still see dementia as an inevitability, according to new data, but there is a list of steps you can take to reduce the risks.

Read more: https://ab.co/43mhlJP

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Caring for someone can often mean putting your own needs aside. Living Well Sessions have been created to give carers supporting someone experiencing mental health challenges a chance to step away from daily pressures and reconnect with themselves, others, and the surrounding community.

Across June, we’ll be offering a range of relaxed, small-group wellbeing days designed to help carers slow down, breathe, feel supported, and connect with others who understand the caring role.

Activities (at no cost to carers) include:
💚 Walk & talk mornings by the water
💚 Creative calm sessions
💚 Nature walks and gentle journalling
💚 Quiet social connection over a warm drink
💚 Grounding and wellbeing activities

The first session next week is EXHALE – Coastal Reset & Nervous System Recovery Day. Spots limited - Register your expression of interest for the days that would appeal to you: https://buff.ly/EQ5UbDp