The Northern and Western Queensland Wellbeing Hub was established in 2016 by SOLAS and MIFNQ as an initiative of the Queensland Mental Health Commission. Good mental health and wellbeing is the foundation for thriving individuals, families and communities. Stronger mental health and wellbeing brings benefits in terms of:
- improved physical health and life expectancy
- better learning outcomes and
educational achievement
- enhanced creativity
- increased productivity
- greater community engagement
- a higher quality of life. It also builds resilience in individuals and communities, who are more able to cope in difficult times such as drought, flood, fire or challenging economic circumstances. The Queensland Mental Health Commission has invested in three regional Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs across Queensland to nurture flourishing, connected and resilient communities. The hubs are a key initiative of the Early Action: Queensland Mental Health Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention Action Plan 2015-17. The three regional hubs will pilot a locally-led approach to building and embedding awareness, knowledge and capacity for improved mental health and wellbeing in key groups and the broader community. Each hub will tap into existing services, share localised knowledge and expertise, and create stronger regional mental health and wellbeing networks.
