SolveSquad

Our major partnership announcement and spotlight series for the week coincide with, drumroll please... Multicultural Australia and SolveSquad are teaming up for some exciting volunteer opportunities this year! Please read ahead to find out more and how to be involved: https://lnkd.in/gR48ri5X A big thanks to the team at MA, and watch this space for a similar collaborative feature in the next few weeks ahead!

Excited to kick off the New Year by joining The Precinct's Launchpad community for startups! We look forward to meeting other innovative initiatives in the space come early March, with a lot of exciting things in the pipeline. A big thank you to Holly Hudson for welcoming us in, and hope to explore many opportunities in the upcoming months ahead!

As the year draws to a close, we just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of our supporters, partners, and staff for journeying with us through 2024 ?? This year was huge for us and our community, as we were able to celebrate our new-found status as an award-winning social enterprise, (thanks to the United Nations Pioneers in SDGs Changemaker Award), launched internationally (via our membership with the IAVE and presenting our work at the recent World Volunteer Conference in South Korea), and also won our first government grant (in partnership with Community Partners and in recognition of Queensland Government's Mental Health Week). SolveSquad will be shutting down over the Christmas holidays and will reopen right after New Year's, so we hope you take the opportunity to slow down and celebrate the moments that made the year with family and friends. Wishing everyone a very blessed Christmas and an amazing start to 2025 ?? Image credit: thanks to Queensland Social Enterprise Council for the recent invitation to their End-of-Year gathering, where this photograph was taken ??

That's a wrap! We were able to pull off our inaugural Mental Health Matters Conference today on the eve of the final day of Queensland Mental Health Week! Filled with insightful conversations, eye-opening stories, and a wonderful time of connecting and conversing together. A big thank you to our team behind-the-scenes, as well as the amazing efforts of Olivia A. J. at Community Partners to make this happen! Wonderful to have our esteemed speakers Desire U. from Anchored Care, as well as Lena Nabizada our MC, Priya Virdee-Hero, Jane Chimungeni-Brassington, PhD, Thereze Miburo, Marvin and Keshan Singh from Beyond Blue for sharing their stories with us. Here's to the next one! #QMHW #Connect4MentalHealth #Community

With Queensland Mental Health Week in full swing, we are gearing up to host our first Mental Health Matters Conference this Saturday, and are looking forward to seeing you there! Please make sure you get your tickets before seats are filled. Check out our exciting speaker lineup, panel discussions and networking opportunities to connect with others in the mental health space by reserving your spot at the conference today: https://lnkd.in/ge4NDj63

Introducing our sensational speakers for our upcoming Mental Health Matters Conference 2024 - happening this Saturday! Coming from a range of lived experience, community engagement, and cultural awareness backgrounds, our guest speakers are bound to spark curiosity and conversation towards better mental health advocacy and awareness in our city. To ensure you don't miss out, register below and save your spot to hear these speakers - and more - in person! https://lnkd.in/ge4NDj63

Introducing our outstanding MC for next Saturday, the amazing Lena Nabizada! Lena is a dedicated youth advocate and nonprofit founder, currently in her final year of high school. Originally from Afghanistan, she is driven by her passion for creating meaningful change, particularly for marginalized communities. As the founder of Strive Connecting, Lena leads efforts to address racism, promote cultural diversity, and empower young people. To find out more about our outstanding efforts in the community, including her involvement as a Theirworld Global Ambassador, her work with UNICEF Australia, and U.S. Department of State Youth Advisory Council, come along and find out yourself at our Mental Health Matters Conference 2024! Her lived experience as a refugee and her extensive work in youth advocacy provide a powerful voice and unique perspective on addressing youth mental health challenges. Lena is committed to balancing her studies with her mission to create positive change locally and globally. Register now below: https://lnkd.in/ge4NDj63

In the leadup to Queensland Mental Health Week next week, we are excited to be hosting our Mental Health Matters Conference 2024 here in Brisbane, co-hosted by the amazing Community Partners! Over the next several days, we will be highlighting our featured speakers, amazing MCs, incredible local sponsors and partners, as well as what to expect at our first-ever conference. A big thank you to Olivia A. J. and our team behind-the-scenes working tirelessly to make this event possible, and we look forward to welcoming you to be part of it! Register today to save your seat for next Saturday the 12th of October! Click below for tickets to this incredible event: https://lnkd.in/ge4NDj63

Our biggest event is just around the corner! We are excited to announce that, in partnership with Community Partners, we will be hosting our first-ever Mental Health Matters Conference 2024. Supported by the Queensland Government, CheckUP Australia and the Queensland Mental Health Commission, the event aims to shine a spotlight on mental health and well-being as part of Queensland Mental Health Week. This empowering event will bring together mental health professionals, advocates, and individuals with lived experiences to discuss the unique challenges faced by individuals and families in navigating mental health support systems. The conference will offer interactive panels, insightful workshops, and real-life stories, focusing on breaking the stigma around mental health. In addition, lunch and beverages will be provided and an exciting opportunity for networking afterwards, as well as the official screening of the short film, "Mind Matters". Get your tickets below and join us for this exciting event! https://lnkd.in/ge4NDj63

Thanks to everyone who came by our booth today at the Witton Barracks Community Open Day! Had some great conversations and connections over the course of the event. A big shout-out to Amal Merlin George for volunteering her efforts as part of our youth team today!