$3M Boost for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health
- The Crisafulli Government commits $3 million to seven organisations in second round of First Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing grants.
- First round of grants saw more than $2 million provided to six organisations supporting our First Peoples across Queensland.
- Grant program demonstrates Crisafulli Government’s commitment to Closing the Gap by addressing Target 14 specifically.
The Crisafulli Government has invested a further $3 million to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as NAIDOC Week celebrations continue across Queensland.
Through the second round of First Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing grants, seven organisations have received funding to deliver community-driven initiatives aimed at improving mental health and overall wellbeing of our First Peoples.
In addition to an overarching grant for the Queensland Mental Health Commission, localised grant funding has been awarded to organisations in Wujal Wujal, Rockhampton, Fraser Coast, Inala, Brisbane, and Ipswich.
The grants address Closing the Gap Target 14 by supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have high levels of social and emotional wellbeing.
Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Fiona Simpson said the Crisafulli Government was committed to delivering tangible outcomes that improve the lives of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
“The Crisafulli Government is focused on supporting our First Peoples across Queensland and making a real impact on Closing the Gap,” Minister Simpson said.
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/103054