Central Queensland suicide prevention network wins state award

Key points

• A volunteer-run suicide prevention group from Central Queensland has been named winner of the Not-For-Profit (Small) Award at the 2026 Queensland Mental Health Awards. The honour recognises its work through free education, training, community awareness drives and collaborative projects.
• The presentation took place at Brisbane City Town Hall on Friday, 9 October 2026, and was hosted by Open Minds, part of Vertaview Group. Open Minds chief executive Karen Hale-Robertson praised the winners for showing what compassion and innovation can achieve in mental health.
• The awards, now marking 30 years, celebrate achievements across the state's sector.