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Posted On: October 14th 2026, 10:21 pm
Last Friday saw EDQ attend the Queensland Mental Health Week 2026 Cairns Community Gathering at the Healing Gardens on the Esplanade; opposite Cairns Hospital. As many parts of our city gathered, staff, clients, carers, students and friends we shared the common goals of chatting about mental health and breaking down stigma.
Mandy, Sharday and Lauren (EDQ) along with Tarnia, CNC at NQuEDS (North Queensland Eating Disorder Service) shared a stall and we and were able to talk about the step up/step down program joining our two services providing continuum of care for clients both as inpatient and in the community.
Our stall had constant engagement of people sharing their own journeys, carers expressing their stories and general interest in our work in the eating disorder sector.
It was great to see Laura, one of our previous lived experience workers drop in to say hello! Cairns @tafeqld Teacher, Becca bought her Certificate IV MH students to the event and we were able to chat about student placements and lived experience pathways.
Overall, it was a busy chatting day, with connections and referrals; all the while Cairns weather did not disappoint; showing off our beautiful landscapes. Many thanks to Kate and @cairnshinterlandhhs s + @qldhealth staff for organising another successful event.
We look forward to 2027!
Mandy, Sharday and Lauren (EDQ) along with Tarnia, CNC at NQuEDS (North Queensland Eating Disorder Service) shared a stall and we and were able to talk about the step up/step down program joining our two services providing continuum of care for clients both as inpatient and in the community.
Our stall had constant engagement of people sharing their own journeys, carers expressing their stories and general interest in our work in the eating disorder sector.
It was great to see Laura, one of our previous lived experience workers drop in to say hello! Cairns @tafeqld Teacher, Becca bought her Certificate IV MH students to the event and we were able to chat about student placements and lived experience pathways.
Overall, it was a busy chatting day, with connections and referrals; all the while Cairns weather did not disappoint; showing off our beautiful landscapes. Many thanks to Kate and @cairnshinterlandhhs s + @qldhealth staff for organising another successful event.
We look forward to 2027!
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