Connect For Mental Wellbeing With Selectability

This year Queensland Mental Health Week starts from 4-12 October and is the perfect time to come together and raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing.

One in five Australians aged 16-85 (22%) are estimated to have experienced a mental disorder in the last 12 months, while more than two in five (43%) have experienced one in their lifetime.

The theme of the year -connect for mental health - invites us all to reflect on the importance of connections  with ourselves, others, our community, and nature, and how it can positively impact mental health.

With a strong focus on tailored support, the team are committed to fostering community connections by providing accessible support through a wide range of services, programs, and initiatives.

Julie Ross, selectability Ingham regional coordinator, said programs like the Clubhouse offer a safe and welcoming environment for individuals to build new skills, share experiences, and work towards improved mental wellbeing.

Whether its getting involved in self-reflection activities, engaging with others through cooking classes, or connecting with the community and nature through the community garden or out of town trips, said Julie.

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