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Story Bridge will be lit Purple, Orange, Blue, Yellow, Pink and Green to support Recovered Futures Art Exhibition

The Recovered Futures Art Exhibition raises awareness during Mental Health Week. The event supports approximately 180 artists with a lived experience of mental illness to showcase and sell their artwork, and has been held in Brisbane for 34 years.
Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) is a leader in the provision of professional recovery-oriented psychosocial services throughout Queensland, and nationally via telehealth services. Incorporated as a not-for-profit company in 1974, RFQ builds on its traditional values with progressive thinking and world leading research to realise its vision: a future recovered for people facing mental health challenges and social disadvantage

This Light Up is organised by: The Richmond Fellowship of Queensland

Story Bridge will be lit Teal to support Sexual Violence Awareness Month

SVAM - Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVAM) is a month-long awareness campaign that is recognized statewide in Qld in October each year. It is a time where organisations and community members throughout the state join together to work toward raising awareness about this significant social issue - highlighting survivors' voices, sharing information about the reality of sexual violence, and championing initiatives that see the community come together to create change and eradicate this violence.
Zig Zag - a Brisbane based community organisation that works with young women/people around the issues of sexual violence and homelessness. Zig Zag works in a range of ways - individual support, groups/workshops, community engagement/action.

This Light Up is organised by: Zig Zag Women's Resource Centre Inc

Story Bridge will be lit Red to support Go Dotty Day 2025

Go Dotty Day 2025 - Our nationally recognised "Go Dotty Day" on 2nd October annually raises awareness of Ladybird Care Foundation and the support we provide to bereaved parents. The date, 2nd October coincides with the birthday of Emma Pascoe, daughter of the founders of Ladybird Care Foundation. Emma passed away just before her 18th birthday and is the inspiration for Ladybird Care Foundation, who provides bereavement care to parents who have lost a child (of any age) through our Peer Mentoring program.

This Light Up is organised by: Ladybird Care Foundation Ltd

Story Bridge will be lit Red, Yellow and Black to celebrate Brisbane German Week

Brisbane German Week celebrates the vibrant partnership between Germany and Australia through a series of captivating events that warmly welcome the Brisbane community. Kicking off on October 1st, this fortnight of festivities is packed with enriching experiences for all. One of the standout moments is the German National Day, known as the "Day of German Unity," on October 3rd. This day commemorates the historic reunification of East and West Germany in 1990, following the end of the Cold War. In 2025, we proudly celebrate 35 years of German reunification, a significant milestone, as part of our 10th annual Brisbane German Week. With around 22,000 German citizens calling Queensland home, we continue to nurture the strong connections between Queensland and Germany. Our mission extends beyond celebration, offering hope and inspiration to those from countries that are affected by conflict.

This Light Up is organised by: Office of the Honorary Consul of Germany

Story Bridge will be lit Maroon and Gold as the Brisbane Broncos face the Melbourne Storm for the 2025 NRL Grand Final, and the NRLW Brisbane Broncos take on the NRLW Sydney Roosters, for the NRLW Telstra Premiership.
 

With both Grand Finals to be played on the same day - Sunday 5 October at Accor Stadium Sydney, it’s a great day to wear your colours with pride and cheer on the Broncos in their campaign to bring both Premierships home.
 

This light up has been organised by the Brisbane City Council.

Story Bridge will be lit Purple to support World Meningitis Day

World Meningitis Day is an international day to raise awareness of Meningitis and supports the CoMO (Confederation of Meningitis Organizations) Global Road Map to defeat Meningitis by 2030. The Meningitis Centre Australia, aims to defeat Meningitis, Meningococcal, Pneumococcal ad other related diseases through awareness, education, and community support.

This Light Up is organised by: Meningitis Centre Australia Inc

Story Bridge will be lit Pink and Purple to celebrate Queensland Seniors Month

Queensland Seniors Month is a month-long celebration for our beloved Queensland Seniors, bringing together people of all ages, cultures and abilities. The Queensland Government - Seniors and Carers in partnership with Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland, are jointly committed to advancing the rights, needs, interests, and futures of people as we age.

This Light Up is organised by: Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety

Story Bridge will be lit Red Orange Yellow Green and Teal to support Light Up the Steps to Recovery

Stepping Stone Clubhouse is a member-based, recovery-focused organisation supporting nearly 4,000 people across Brisbane. Our evidence-based, non-clinical model empowers individuals living with mental ill-health to rebuild their lives through connection, purpose, and opportunity. Tonight’s Light Up event, held during Mental Health Week 2025, celebrates the transformative impact of the Clubhouse model and raises awareness of mental health in our community. We focus on strengths—not symptoms—supporting members to reconnect with family, friendships, education, employment, housing, and community life. We invite you to join us on October 9th for A Night to Nourish—a gala to reduce stigma, increase understanding, and raise funds for a commercial-grade kitchen at our newest North-side Clubhouse. More than a place to prepare meals, this kitchen will be a hub for hospitality training, nutritious food, and meaningful connection—supporting recovery through purpose and belonging.

This Light Up is organised by: Stepping Stones Clubhouse

Story Bridge will be lit Lime Green to support the Eve of Headspace Day

Headspace Day is being held on 9 October 2025 and is an annual national day, dedicated to promoting young people's mental health and wellbeing.

This year’s theme, “make space" is about making space for what matters to young people. It’s not about doing more, it’s changing the ways we do things and being creative with our time. We understand that mental health isn’t about adding more or doing big things. Sometimes it can just be about planning our time and doing the small things that matter.

headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, helping thousands of young people access vital support through our headspace centres in communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools. headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.

This light up has been organised by Stride Mental Health

Story Bridge will be lit Red to support the Eve of Firefighters Remembrance Day

Firefighter Remembrance Day, held annually on October 10, is a day to recognise the ultimate sacrifice Firefighters have made in the line of duty and to continue to risk their own lives for the safety of others. On this day Firefighters Remembrance Day is honoured every year, with flags at all fire stations flown at half-mast and a minute silence observed at 10am. It is a day to reflect, remember and pay tribute to brave and heroic Firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, who will be remembered for their bravery, courage and community service.

This Light Up is organised by: Queensland Fire Department