Support Groups Queensland

14/10/2026

Another beautiful potluck lunch today, as Jess visited Roshni, Dee and the growing Multicultural Seniors Wellness group at Zillmere Community Centre. We spoke about welcoming new people to the group, how the group has evolved since its start with World Wellness Group, and ideas for 2027 group meetings ~ including a session on cyber safety with us!

Catch them at local seniors expos in Sandgate & Brisbane's north, and for Diwali celebrations coming up!

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10/10/2026

Looking after ourselves is a kind act of care that ripples toward everyone we’re connected with. Taking care of yourself might feel like quality time to yourself, connecting with loved ones, culture or Country.

🌻 How do you look after yourself?

There are many areas of caring for yourself - whether it's social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) if you're First Nations, or considering self-care dimensions of physical, emotional, social, spiritual, personal, space, financial and work.

[Image description: When you take care of yourself, you're a better person for others. When you feel good about yourself, you treat others better. Solange Knowles. Background photo of someone sitting down under a tree overlooking a waterway in the dappled sun. In the distance closer to the water, two people are sitting together.]

10/10/2026

Wellbeing grows when we connect. When we share a bit about ourselves and show up for each other, we grow community.

Peer support groups are a beacon of hope for many. Connecting with people who are going through similar experiences can be powerful way to navigate together through challenging times.

➰Is there a group you connect with? Do you want to start a group? 🌱

Check out our support groups guide: https://supportgroups.org.au/sgq-ebook/

We’re happy to chat too - whether it’s helping you find a group, a place to meet, connecting you with more resources, or sharing your group’s story in our newsletter spotlight 😊

📧 Email [email protected]
📞 Call (07) 3344 6919
PS: We're in the office Tuesday to Friday 🌞

08/10/2026

What’s your story? Sharing a memorable moment or life experience can grow genuine connections. When we realise we’re not alone in our struggles, it can help to break down the barriers that keep us from seeking answers and mutual support.

We want to celebrate you and the power of togetherness. We’re asking peer support groups all around Queensland for your memorable moments together, to be featured in our newsletter & social media as continues..

08/10/2026

Peer support groups can be a judgment-free space for people to come together and share their experiences when discussing challenges in other settings has been difficult.

👋 Start or grow your group with our guide: https://supportgroups.org.au/sgq-ebook/

We’re happy to help, whether it’s helping you find a place to meet, connecting you with more resources, or sharing your group’s story in our newsletter spotlight 😊

Chat with us to brainstorm ways we can support you and your group:
Email [email protected]
Call (07) 3344 6919

PS: We're in the office Tuesday to Friday 🌞

[Image description: "The superpower of peer support groups is to harness the power of togetherness to create a better life for all." The quote is emboldened on a bright red circle background, amidst swooping patterns and colourful art by Chloe Watego, a Iman & South Sea Islander woman residing on Gubbi Gubbi Country, whose artwork reflects the flow of community as a living system.]

07/10/2026

Connecting with people who just understand what we’re going through is a powerful protection through challenging times. Empathy more than explanation, healing community gatherings, sharing tools to navigate it all together.

That’s how Sisters Support and Bint Al Neel started – multicultural women naturally helping each other, growing in partnership with places like us to host more activities, events, and programs that are culturally grounded to meet the needs of their communities.

Their weekly healing sessions "Queens Connect is more than a community; it is a space where women come together to share experiences or challenges , uplift one another, and build meaningful connections."

Sisters Support and Bint Al Neel continue to connect regularly at Inala Community House as part of CHAA, a Community Healing and Accountability movement.

🌐 Connect with Sisters Support: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-support/

💌 How can you play a role in creating a community free from violence? Let’s chat: [email protected]

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06/10/2026

Exciting to hear of Melody's sessions in , an online wellbeing event for autistic adults hosted by Neurokindred this .

You can join Melody, our magnificent Board member, in these supportive group activities and discussions tomorrow and on Thursday ~ book online: https://neurokindred.com/thriving-autistically-2026/

🌱 Wandering and Wondering with Melody Edwardson of Wellbeing Wise
A nature journaling group for Autistic adults. Wander, notice, and wonder, then put it on the page.
🌞 Wednesday 7th October 1:00-2:00pm Brisbane-AEST

🐦‍⬛ Unleashing the Crone with Melody Edwardson of Wellbeing Wise and Karen Noble of Noblekinnections
Content note: this session works with the Bluebeard fairy tale, which involves violence against women and murder.
🌛 Wednesday 7th October, 6:00-7:30pm Brisbane-AEST

😌 EFT Tapping Topics with Melody Edwardson of Wellbeing Wise
A focused tapping session exploring a specific topic each time, using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to address common Autistic experiences such as rejection sensitivity, burnout, sensory overwhelm, and more.
🌞Thursday 8th Oct, 10:00-11:15am Brisbane-AEST

🎶 Melodic Mantras with Melody Edwardson of Wellbeing Wise and Laura Walker of Marnie Bee Mindful
A gentle sound and mantra space for Autistic regulation. Using simple melody, chant, and repeated phrases, this session offers a soothing, low-demand way to settle and steady yourself. Sing, hum, speak, or simply listen.
🌛 Thursday 8th October, 6:00-7:00pm Brisbane-AEST

05/10/2026

When we come together to build community, wellbeing flourishes for everyone.

Our team likes to connect with a group activity, like going for an afternoon walk or enjoying a delicious treat together from a Sunnybank eatery.

🌳 What do you and your groups do to connect and build community? 🍵

[Image description: Build Community, Build Wellbeing. Queensland Mental Health Week 2026. Photo of Support Groups Queensland team smiling while on a bushwalk. Background illustration of colourful curving artwork reflecting the flow of community as a living system, by Chloe Watego, Iman and South Sea Islander woman residing on Gubbi Gubbi Country. Logos of Queensland Mental Health Week, Queensland Mental Health Commission, and Queensland Alliance for Mental Health ]

03/10/2026

Happy ! Mental health is shaped by the everyday moments of community life. A conversation at the bus stop. An afternoon walk after lunch together at work. A support group that makes you feel like you belong.

When we feel connected, valued, and supported, we’re better equipped to face life’s challenges. Strong communities don’t just feel good, they’re one of the most powerful protective factors for mental health and wellbeing we have.

You don’t have to be a mental health expert to make a difference. Whether you’re going to a community event, inviting someone over for tea, or simply checking in on a neighbour, it all counts.

That’s why this year’s theme is an invitation to all of us — individuals, organisations, workplaces, schools, and local groups — to play an active role in building mentally healthier communities.

Connection protects wellbeing. What’s one small step you can take?

Why not check out an event near you: https://qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/events/list/

30/09/2026

starts this weekend ~ Chloe Watego, Iman & South Sea Islander woman residing on Gubbi Gubbi Country, shared this moving message: "There is something powerful that happens when people choose to stand beside one another. Like waterways moving across Country, our lives are shaped by connection. By the quiet exchanges, shared stories, and moments of care that remind us we are not alone.

This artwork reflects the flow of community as a living system. Rivers and waterways weave, symbolising life, movement, and the unseen ties that connect people across generations, cultures, and experiences. Just as water finds its way through the landscape, people find strength through belonging. Through being welcomed, included, and supported within community.

Gathering places and pathways speak to the importance of shared responsibility for wellbeing. Mental health is not carried by one person alone, it is nurtured through relationships, understanding, and the willingness to walk alongside each other during both celebration and hardship. Each element within the artwork represents the value of lived experience and the wisdom people carry through survival, healing, growth, and hope.

The work also honours the connection between people, place, and culture. Country holds memory, knowledge, and care. It reminds us that wellbeing is deeply connected to feeling grounded, seen, and part of something greater than ourselves.

At its heart, this piece is an invitation to build community through kindness, inclusion, and genuine connection. Because when belonging is strengthened, wellbeing has space to grow."

Learn more: https://qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/about/behind-the-artwork/