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Small Business Minister Di Farmer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 13, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

An extension of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s “Smile4Biz” program is part of an $8.76 million mental health campaign launched by the State Government on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Small Business Minister Di Farmer said Mental Health Week was a good time for business owners to stop and consider the impact recent pressures were having on their wellbeing.<\/p>\n

The Small Business Wellness campaign will include radio, digital and social media advertising to remind small business owners they are their business\u2019 greatest asset and to reach out if they need help.<\/p>\n

The campaign includes six new wellbeing coaches who will be located in Cairns, Mackay, Townsville, Toowoomba and North and South Brisbane, joining the existing statewide network of more than 40 rural, tourism and small business financial counsellors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe expanded network of counsellors and coaches will provide free, independent, confidential, one-on-one support to address the stressors and psychological support needs of small business owners,\u201d Minister Farmer said.<\/p>\n

The package also includes a $3 million Small Business Support Service Fund to assist with alleviating stresses for small business owners.<\/p>\n

“We are also extending the very successful proactive education program \u2018Small Business Smile4Biz\u2019 developed by the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce,” Minister Farmer said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“We are working with the Queensland Mental Health Commissioner and CCIQ to enable more chambers to activate a \u2018Smile 4 Biz\u2019 program to deliver local mental health support that is tailored to their local needs.”<\/p>\n