Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out Schizophrenia Awareness Week - Sunday May 12th, - Saturday 18th May 2013
MIFNQ - Rotary Club of Townsville Daybreak Sunflower Awards In 1998 we commenced recognising individuals who have made great strides in their recovery, and who are an example of what is possible with the Sunflower Awards. They also acknowledge the efforts and achievements of many wonderful individuals and organisation that work, volunteer or support our mission, vision and values. From humble beginnings the Awards have grown in size and prominence. Now, we not only focus on involving individuals, organizations and government departments within the health sector, but the corporate sector and wider community. Schizophrenia was chosen initially because so little was known about the illness, its effects on the people who have it, and the burden on the families/carers, friends and the community, too. It is during this week, Sunday 13th May through to Saturday 19th May that a concentrated effort is made to highlight the issues for those who have the lived experiences of mental illness. Schizophrenia is one of the most recognised illnesses, but, with the least known about it. There are so many myths about mental illnesses and about Schizophrenia in particular. It is so important that the facts are put out there in the public arena for people to learn what mental illnesses are really all about. People in the community don’t just want to know the problems or the issues - they want to know how they can help.
“Townsville Daybreak Rotary has been associated with Mental Illness Fellowship for almost 20 years. In the early days we enjoyed providing an informal BBQ evening for the Sunflower Award’s, getting to know the many clients of the Fellowship and enjoying a fun filled evening of food, speeches, poetry and music. Times have changed and the venue and event is more civilised but we still value our association with the Fellowship and hope to continue for many years to come.” Tony Caruana, President Rotary Club of Townsville Daybreak
SCHIZOPHRENIA and the SUNFLOWER The Sunflower, in ancient times was called in Creek, helianthus, from HELIOS, (the sun) and ANTHOS (a flower), and in Latin, helianthus. According to folklore, the Sunflower is the symbol for Clytie who, became a flower that always turned its face to the sun. Through the years artists have immortalised the sunflower as a symbol of light, hope and constant unwavering love. It is these gifts of light and understanding, love and hope that Schizophrenia Fellowships across Australia seek to foster. Page 1
Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out
2013 Sunflower Awards
As we have in previous years, we celebrated the achievements of many in our regional communities at a breakfast held at the Mercure Townsville which was attended by close to 90 friends of the Fellowship not only those from Townsville but friends from Cairns and Mackay. This year marked the 15th anniversary of the Sunflower Awards and befitting the significance of this, we were fortunate to have a number of key guest speakers and presenters who shared their visions, passions and sometimes very personal stories. Our MC for the breakfast was Philippa Harris, who kept us all entertained during the morning with “exercises” that had us in fits of laughter and presented us with some hilarious photo opportunities!
For those who may not know, Philippa is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with over 30 years experience working in acute, rehabilitation and community mental health settings in both the United Kingdom and Awards MC, Philippa Harris Australia. She began working with the Schizophrenia Fellowship NQ in the early 1990’s and became Manager in 1998 and Chief Executive Officer in 2006. In 2001 under Philippa’s stewardship, the organisation changed to the Mental Illness Fellowship North Queensland. Philippa resigned as CEO in 2008 to pursue her passion for community education focusing on mental health and wellbeing.
Cr Jenny Hill, Mayor of Townsville was also on hand this year to present two Awards, the Recovery Award and the Employer Award. Cr Hill had this to say during her initial speech. “I commend the Mental Illness Fellowship North Queensland for staging the awards, which began during Schizophrenia Awareness Week in 1998. Since then, the awards have grown in size and prominence.” Cr Hill then went on to say “Council is also proud to continue its support the Sunflower Awards, as a means of supporting people with mental illness, and to help remove the myths and stigma surrounding the condition. Three years ago, the Mayor’s office gave special recognition to the awards, by endorsing the Recovery Award. This award recognises an individual who has made great strides in their recovery and who is an example of what’s possible. The Mayor’s Recovery Award recognises that recovery is a personal journey and that stories of success bring Cr Jenny Hill, Mayor of hope and encouragement to others.” Townsville
Bob James, President of MIFNQ, also addressed the gathering and spoke of the importance of these awards, the work of the Fellowship and the important role we, the community, plays in promoting awareness. MIFNQ’s CEO Jeremy Audas, shares his thoughts with us. “The Sunflower Awards provide an opportunity to recognise and celebrate those exceptional people and organisations who, in a significant way, have made a valuable contribution to their communities. Such recognition is important because it validates the experiences of the award nominees and winners, acknowledges their commitment and exemplifies how, even through adversity, hope guides us to a better future. We also need to understand that while the Sunflower Awards are a very important part of the MIFNQ community, and indeed the broader Bob James, MIFNQ community, they provide a touchstone for our thinking about mental illness. “ President “These annual Awards remind me of all those who have been touched by mental illness. While we celebrate the achievements of nominees and award winners alike we must also acknowledge and celebrate the everyday achievements of those others in our communities who follow their own dreams and aspirations of a better life. My sincere thanks go to the organisers and contributors to yet another wonderful Sunflower Awards ceremony.” Page 2
Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out Tony Caruana, President of the Rotary Club of Townsville Daybreak Tony was a child immigrant from Malta in the early 50’s. He is the eldest son of 12 children. The Family settled in Mackay. At aged 20 Tony was conscripted as a National Servicemen during the Vietnam War. He served a total of 30 years in the Australian Army Catering Corp exiting at the highest non-commissioned rank of Warrant Officer 1st Class. In 1986 Tony was the Executive Chef for Australia at EXPO 86 in Vancouver, British Columba, Canada. On leaving the Army, Tony specialized in the management of Hospital Food Services and was the Executive Chef at Princess Alexandra Hospital, 1,200 beds, a position he held for 10 years. Since coming to Townsville in 2003 Tony has owned and operated Fasta Pasta Restaurant, at Cannon Park, Freelance Food Service Management and now owns and operates Whitsunday Natural Therapies, contract to My Masseur where he is a Remedial Massage Therapist. For various charities and Rotary, Tony has crossed the Simpson Dessert (on foot and mountain bike); cycled a bike from Townsville to Melbourne (10,000km); climbed Mt Kilimanjaro to 4600m for the School of St Jude’s new school bus and in Aug 2014 he will again climb Mt Kilimanjaro and this time it will be to the top as he now has a new body; having lost a total of 50kg. Tony is currently the President of the Rotary Club of Townsville Daybreak. Alison Fairleigh, 2013 Qld Rural Woman of the Year Alison is a passionate advocate for rural communities and rural mental health services who grew up on a cattle property in South-East Queensland before going to uni to become a teacher who spent 13yrs teaching in Australia and overseas. In 2007 she left teaching to take a position with an agricultural college in Nth Qld, and in 2008 her life was forever changed when three men in the community took their own lives within the space of three weeks. Determined to develop a better understanding of the issues surrounding suicide and its impact on rural communities, she became a volunteer team leader with the local CORES Program to help educate on how to recognise the signs of someone who may be contemplating suicide. It was here that she saw a need for greater awareness within rural communities about mental health and how to point people in the direction of available support services, thus began her involvement in social media. Through social media Alison created a stage for rural advocacy: co-founding “RuralMH” - a platform aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues in rural communities. Alison is MIFNQ’s Nth Qld Regional Coordinator for “Living Proof” - a mental illness education program reaching into rural and regional schools to help reduce stigma and discrimination; improve mental health knowledge and literacy; encourage early help seeking behaviour; and support individual and community recovery.
Adrianne Hicks, 2013 Cairns Region Woman of the Year Adrianne Hicks is a Social Worker who has had a lifetime of living with mental illness. Adrianne’s Mother lived with Bi-polar disorder and as the eldest of five children born over 23 years she became a young carer, an adolescent carer and a young married carer. She was married to a person with bi-polar disorder and now lives with her adopted son who has experienced schizophrenia for the past 15 years. She feels that she was born with ‘Carer” stamped on her head. Adrianne founded the Mental Illness Fellowship NQ in Cairns in 2007 and is the Manager of the Cairns Mental Health Carers Support Hub. The Carer’s Hub supports families and friends of those living with a mental illness through counselling, emotional support and mental illness education programs. The Mental Illness Fellowship NQ’s Carer Support Hub has proven to be a great success and now she is hoping that the organisation will gain a Club House for those living with a mental illness. Page 3
Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out Mary-Ann Kirkman A Registered General and Mental Health Nurse with a Masters in Mental Health and Education, Mary-Ann has been nursing for 35yrs. She chose to specialise in mental health where she has worked for the past 30yrs in Victoria and Queensland as well as Canada and England. After working briefly in both Villawood and Baxter Immigration Detention centres as a mental health nurse and experiencing the plight of Asylum seekers first hand, MaryAnne developed a particular interest in Multicultural Mental Health. She is now the Multicultural Mental Health Coordinator for the Mental Health Service of the Townsville Hospital & Health Services. The position was developed to serve in the facilitation of culturally responsive mental health care to consumers and their families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
We would like to especially thank Mercure Townsville for allowing us to again stage the Awards at their wonderful venue and providing us with sponsorship.
The Mental Illness Fellowship of North Queensland along with the Rotary Club of Townsville Daybreak, would like to congratulate not only the winners but all nominees on their inspirational achievements and contribution to the North Queensland community.
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Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out Nominees Mayor's Recovery Award
Mental Health & Wellbeing Community Award Employer Award Outstanding Reform/Service Coordination Award Media Award Employee Award
Mayor’s Recovery Award
Brad Page Jeremy Nyambane John White, Flinders Shire Council Community Care Personal Helpers & Mentors Program (PHaM’s) David Sop Ann Burke, Artworks! (Kith and Kin Association) Gregory Power SOLAS Cornetts Supa IGA - Riverside Gardens Woolworths - Castletown
Kay Blackney, Commonwealth Carelink Respite Service Sheila Kenny, Queensland Health Leanne Mizzi, SOLAS RU OK? Head Space
John Hobbs, SOLAS Ben Keith, Motoco Melissa Moussie, SOLAS
‘A special award to recognize an individual, who has made great strides in their recovery, and who is an example of what is possible.’ (presented by Cr Jenny Hill, Mayor of the City of Townsville) Judges’ Comments: “This year we received some outstanding nominations all worthy of this award. What was highlighted this year was the importance of connection for people, connection with others, connection with community and connection with people's own unique skills and abilities. What we noticed was that when the environment is welcoming and the spirit is willing people are able to make their own recovery and in turn even support the recovery of others.”
Winner: Brad Page
Two years ago Brad Page started attending the D2DL art classes in Mackay just to do something. As he sat and coloured in he started to feel like he had somewhere to belong and now he has acrylics and oil paintings on his walls. Brad had many hidden talents, he played guitar and now he is an integral part of the Choir of Unheard Voices. He has written an original song that the choir performs and he supports other choir members with guitar lessons and teaches them how to put their words to music. He provides a Karaoke session and music for events and is in demand as a DJ. Page 5
Jenny Hill, Mayor of Townsville presenting the Mayor's Recovery Award to Brad Page
Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out Music has given him the avenue to increase his confidence and to develop his skills and abilities and now writes and performs his own songs. Brad also has an incredible gift of using the computer creating power points, and displays for various events and activities and provides IT support to workshop facilitators. Brad developed a power point called ‘The Plan’ which he presented at the National D2DL conference in Sydney. He has inspired many and gives so much of his newly discovered talents to all he meets. He never stops trying and gives everything a go. Brad is continually looking for ways to improve his skills and even in times when he doesn’t feel like facing the world, he still comes along and feels like he is part of something which in turn helps him to cope with where he is.
Employer Achievement Award
‘For an employer, who has shown outstanding commitment to support the recovery of an individual, or group of people, in the workplace.’ (Presented by Cr Jenny Hill, Mayor of the City of Townsville)
Winner: Cornetts Supa IGA – Riverside Gardens
“The employer and staff of Cornetts Super IGA at Riverside Gardens have been most supportive of our client going above and beyond the required support. They have been flexible in his working hours when needing to attend medical appointments and understanding his mental health concerns.” Tracey Wells, Mylestones Employment Services Townsville. IGA’s Commitment: All Store Managers with their teams are encouraged to participate within the community through IGA Community Chest and other local sponsorship and involvement.
Outstanding Reform/Service Coordination Award
Jenny Hill, Mayor of Townsville presenting the Mayor's Recovery Award to Andrew Howarth of Cornetts Supa IGA-Riverside Gardens
‘For a service initiative, that has demonstrated the ability to effectively integrate/co-ordinate services, in order to provide better outcomes for consumers and their families. This award is open to government and non-government providers.’ (Presented by Mary-Ann Kirkman, Townsville Hospital & Health Services) Judges’ Comments: “The three nominations for this award represent three different initiatives all worthy of recognition. Each is about linking people together and bringing services to the people who need them. We trust that people receiving these nominations will be inspired to continue with their community partnerships to see this great work continue.”
Winner: Leanne Mizzi, Supported Options in Lifestyle and Access Services
Leanne received a grant from the Qld Alliance for Mental Health to run a number of community fun days within the Hinchinbrook Shire post cyclone Yasi. Leanne was the leading organiser of the event but worked in collaboration with the youth services, men’s shed, local progress association plus many more. The purpose of the fun days was to bring people back together after the ordeal of cyclone Yasi and to promote resilience with each other as well as the community. All of the days were very well attended by the community and was very well coordinated. In the planning of the days many new friendships were formed, community connections as well as business link. I believe that Leanne is a worthy recipient of the award for all the work that she did in collaborating the fun days. Page 6
Mary-Ann Kirkman presenting Leanne Mizzi with the Outstanding Reform/Service Coordination Award
Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out Mental Health & Well Being Community Award For an individual or organization that has given exceptional support to the promotion of mental health and wellbeing awareness throughout the community. (Presented by Adrianne Hicks, 2013 Cairns Region Woman of the Year)
Winner: Ann Burke – Artworks!, Kith and Kin Association
Artworks! Has facilitated many groups, and has had many exhibitions and showcases of the arts, including dance, music photography for consumers of the mental health services, especially in the last couple of years. All of these programs have achieved huge success throughout the Townsville Community with many success stories. Artworks! received funding from The Mental Health Association Australia with the theme “Breathing Space, during Mental Health Week 2012. The objective was to do something completely different that allowed people to relax and forget about their everyday woes, even for a few short hours. The new idea was to host a Brownsville Olympics 2012 in Townsville. Artworks! always endeavours to put in a huge effort working hard to lift the spirits, self-esteem and confidence of people with mental illness to Adrianne Hicks presents Ann Burke socially engage and become valued members of the community. The with the Mental Health & Well Being Brownsville Olympics is one event that should be recognized for an Community Award outstanding team effort in more ways than one.
Media Award
‘For an individual or media organisation that has provided high quality coverage of issues relating to emotional health and wellbeing’. (Presented by Alison Fairleigh, 2013 Qld Rural Woman of the Year) Judges’ Comments: “Traditionally, this award has had in mind general media organisations or people in those organisations, such as newspapers or broadcast media. Reflecting different times and the changing ways in which we communicate, this year’s nominations are slightly different. They are, firstly, for a media campaign designed to help people feeling isolated but needing help; and secondly, for a website giving our youth somewhere easily accessible to ask questions and seek advice without initially experiencing the discomfort of confronting a person face-to-face with personal problems.”
Winner: R U OK?
The R U OK? Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging all people to regularly, meaningfully ask 'are you ok?' to support those struggling with life. Their vision is for a world where all people are connected and protected from suicide. R U OK? Day is their national day of action held on the second Thursday of September (12 September 2013), and dedicated to reminding people to regularly check in with family and friends. The Foundation recently won the inaugural Don Ritchie Award for its work in preventing suicide by encouraging people to regularly and meaningfully connect. The NSW Don Ritchie Award is auspiced by the NSW Government and recognises individuals and organisations in NSW that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to suicide prevention in their local area. [As Rachel Lewis from R U OK? was unable to attend to accept the nomination and Award, she asked MIFNQ’s CEO, Jeremy Audas to accept these on her behalf and to read a prepared speech.]
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Alison Fairleigh presenting the Media Award to Jeremy Audas who accepted the award on behalf of R U OK?
Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out Employee Achievement Award ‘For an employer, who has shown outstanding commitment to support the recovery of an individual, or group of people, in the workplace.’ (presented by Tony Caruana, President Rotary Club of Townsville Daybreak)
Winner: John Hobbs, Supported Options in Lifestyle and Access Services
John is a peer support worker whose core role is to offer peer support to those experiencing mental distress. He has excelled in this area and continues to share his lived experience with people offering hope and strength to others living with mental illness. People see John as a representation of hope, he is a person who lives with mental distress who once said that if he could have anything in the world he would ask for peace of mind. He continues to achieve both on a professional and personal level. He is a valued employee and a valued person; it takes a good heart and compassion to do what he does in a selfless manner. His work changes lives through his offering of numerous strategies to others around ways to cope with mental distress and push through difficult times.
Tony Caruana presents John Hobbs with the Employee Achievement Award
Our CEO Jeremy Audas picked at random a piece of art done by a participant of our Mackay Day to Day Living Program to present to Cr Jenny Hill, Mayor of the City of Townsville. Little did he know that the artist was none other than our Mayor’s Recovery Award recipient, Brad Page who took great pleasure in presenting his work to the Mayor.
About the Artist: Brad Page I was told by my psychiatrist about the Day to Day Living Program in Mackay. They were trying to find ways for me to find the person inside my shell. I was deeply depressed. I came along to the art class just to do something. I brought my colouring books and pencils with me I didn’t think I could do art, No not me I thought Through the art sessions I was able to start to explore with paint, colour and technique it was fun and a great way to make friends, my art group of friends encouraged me, they often told me my art work was great and slowly my confidence grew. My Grandfather was an artist and would often share his knowledge and techniques with me, with my growing confidence I attempted to create a painting using my grandfather’s art work as my inspiration. When I brought it in to show my friends at the fellowship they were amazed, I placed my art work in an exhibition and my pieces proudly hang on the fellowships walls. I walked into the Fellowship with my pencil case and feeling I can’t achieve anything, 2 years later I am a musician with the Choir of Unheard Voices, I have written my own songs and recently performed at the D2DL conference in Sydney, I’m a n established DJ for hire in our community, Events Organiser through Mackay Club House, and Artist. I can see what I have achieved. Nothing is impossible when you put your mind to it. Page 8
Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out
SOLAS nominees and winners with Rhonda Clarke (middle) L to R: John Hobb, Melissa Moussie, Leanne Mizzi and Gregory Power
Raeli Badger accepted John White’s nomination in the Mayor’s Recovery Award
Nominee Jeremy Nyambane with his mother Jenny Nyambane (left) and Lyn Tyson (right)
Outstanding Reform nominees and winners with presenter Mary-Ann Kirkman (far right): Kelly Wing (accepting for Kay Blackney, Sheila Kenny and winner Leanne Mizzi
President of the Rotary Club of Townsville Daybreak Tony Caruana Winner Ann Burke (centre) with Jacki Davey and (far right) with nominees in the Employee Award: John Hobbs, Ben Alfred Wimblett from Kith and Kin Association Keith and Melissa Moussie
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Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out
Allison Fallon (left) accepting the nomination for Woolworths Castletown from Mayor Jenny Hill
Left to right: MIFNQ's CEO Jeremy Audas, Margaret Corby (Living Proof CQ) with Brad Page the recipient of the Mayor's Recovery Award
Getting to know each other before the awards ceremony began
Just when we were getting comfortable again, MC Philippa Harris had us all up out of seats and moving around.
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Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out Official MIFA Press Release
Major new campaign highlights that it is high time schizophrenia was on the political radar because the physical health of people in Australia with schizophrenia is the worst physical profile of any population group in this country. The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia’s CEO David Meldrum says their physical health has not improved in the last 100 years, and it is this - not schizophrenia that is literally killing them. A major new campaign is under way highlighting that more resources and support are needed to help people in North Queensland with schizophrenia because of the huge health issues they face. 1 in 100 Australians will develop schizophrenia at some stage in their life. Mental Illness Fellowship of North Queensland highlights that people in Australia with schizophrenia have the worst physical health profile of any population group in this country. The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) highlights people with severe mental illness on average live 25 years less than the general population. People with schizophrenia in Australia currently have 2.5 times the premature death rate of the general population. MIFA's CEO David Meldrum says this is literally killing them, with life expectancies even less than some of the world’s poorest countries. MIFA says people with mental illness have now become some of the most economically and socially marginalised people in Australia. David Meldrum says it is high time governments started putting much more resourcing into supporting people with serious mental illness like schizophrenia. He says MIFA is out to categorically bury the stigma. MIFA says it is alarming that Australia is only spending about 50% of what other OECD countries are spending on mental illness services and says it's time we got much more serious. They estimate up to 600,000 Australians have a serious mental illness and less than 50% are even receiving treatment. At least 100,000 Australians affected by serious mental illness are missing out on vital services. David Meldrum bluntly warns people with schizophrenia have been neglected and demonised in the community for too long. MIFA says whilst there has been strong progress in Australia with depression and mood disorders, there's been hardly any progress whatsoever with schizophrenia. Mental Illness Fellowship of North Queensland's CEO Jeremy Audas said, “Recovery is possible for everyone with serious mental illness. We want people to understand this is an illness like any other. Instead of it affecting the heart or liver, it affects the brain. There needs to be more empathy in the community for people with schizophrenia. All too often people with schizophrenia face huge financial poverty, isolation and rejection." MIFA estimates up to 200,000 Australians have schizophrenia. This is enough people to almost fill a big capital city like Hobart or almost two thirds of Canberra. The new campaign highlights: People with schizophrenia are 50% more likely to die of a heart attack. People with schizophrenia are 20% more likely to get cancer. People with schizophrenia have the highest rate of Type II Diabetes in Australia and a reduced lifespan of 25 years. Around 75% of the premature deaths of people with serious mental illness are actually caused by physical illness - everything from cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and obesity related diseases. 28% of people with schizophrenia have diabetes. That's the three time that of the general population. Up to 15% of people with schizophrenia will die of suicide and will die within the first 2 years. It is believed up to 50% of people with schizophrenia will attempt suicide. Jeremy Audas said, “Schizophrenia is a complex brain disorder. The huge myths are out there for all to see. People with schizophrenia do not actually have split personalities. They are not intellectually disabled. Aggression is uncommon. It is believed schizophrenia is a group of psychological conditions that can't easily be distinguished from each other and appear to overlap." David Meldrum added, "We now have a national support network which provides support, information and a 'front door' to mental health services. Anyone wanting support should call 1800 985 944 or go to www.MiNetworks.org.au. People often don't know where to go to or where to start. We do know many people can't find available services when they need them. The Mi Networks initiative will help." Page 11
Schizophrenia Awareness Week Sunflower Awards Lift Out MENTAL ILLNESS FELLOWSHIP NQ INC - WHO ARE WE AND OUR HISTORY A specialist mental health services provider in North Queensland– from the Sunshine Coast in the south, Mt Isa and the border in the west and the Torres Strait Islands in the north with offices in Townsville, Cairns and Mackay and the Sunshine Coast. Our mission is to: promote the welfare of people with mental illness and/or psychiatric disability and their families, in the North Queensland region; and spread a greater understanding of the special problems arising from mental illness and/or psychiatric disability, for example homelessness, discrimination, lack of equity, poverty etc, through providing information, education and training, support, advocacy, respite and accommodation.
Mental Illness Fellowship of North Queensland Inc., (formerly known as Schizophrenia Fellowship of North Queensland Inc) was formed by and for people who experienced mental illness and their families in 1986 and incorporated in 1987. The organisation was born through the pain and suffering of people and families experiencing mental illness, who were without access to information, support or hope. Little by little, under the stewardship of its Management Committee, (individuals living with mental illness, their family members, business and professional leaders) we gained funding from State, Federal and Philanthropic groups to provide a range of services. In 2001, our organisation changed its name to Mental Illness Fellowship of North Queensland Inc (“MIFNQ”). MIFNQ has a proud history of service to individuals, families and communities in North Queensland for over 25 years and looks keenly to the future and the opportunities to see its vision move closer to becoming reality.
MIFNQ Office Locations CAIRNS
MACKAY
Suite 7,129a Lake St, Cairns Q 4870 PO Box 816N Cairns Q 4870 P: (07) 4041 2543 F: (07) 4041 2872 E: cairns@mifnq.org.au
14-16 Wood St, Mackay Q 4740 PO Box 729 Mackay Q 4740 P: (07) 4951 2955 F: (07) 4953 0509 E: mackay@mifnq.org.au
159 Kings Rd, Pimlico Q 4812 PO Box 979 Hyde Park Q 4812 P: (07) 4725 3664 F: (07) 4725 3819 E: townsville@mifnq.org.au FREE CALL: 1800 455 455
PO Box 5080 Nambour Q 4560 P: (07) 5442 1651 F: (07) 5442 1651 E: coolum@mifnq.org.au
TOWNSVILLE (Head Office)
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