Carer Support Groups
Arafmi’s support groups provide mental health carers with a supportive space to connect, share experiences, explore coping strategies and support one another. Held monthly, the groups are available both online and in-person. In-person groups take place in South-East Queensland and regional locations, while online groups focus on shared experiences, such as carers of youth or regional carers. These groups offer a valuable opportunity for carers to connect and reduce isolation.
Ready to Connect?
Register your interest for one of the groups below. Not sure which group is right for you? Our friendly Carer Support Team is here to help. Reach out via email: carersupport@arafmi.com.au or call 1300 554 660 or 1800 351 881 (from regional areas).
Face-to-Face Carer Support Group
Arafmi offers monthly face-to-face groups in Brisbane and regional Queensland. New mental health carers are always welcome to join any of these groups.
To register for a group, please contact Arafmi’s Carer Support Team by emailing carersupport@arafmi.com.au, calling 1300 554 660 or 1800 351 881 (regional) or completing the enquiry form below. Once we receive your enquiry form a staff member will contact you to describe how the group runs and provide you with the details of the group.
Online Carer Support Groups
If you’re caring for someone experiencing mental ill-health, we invite you to join our online carer support groups. To join these support groups, you’ll need a device with internet access and a stable connection.
Meeting times are scheduled in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Please note, online carer support groups do not take place on public holidays.
The current online support groups are:
Borderline Personality Disorder Support Group: For carers of a person experiencing a Borderline Personality Disorder
Boundaries Practice Group: A facilitated group for mental health carers to build skills and confidence in setting, communicating, and maintaining boundaries
Caring for a Spouse/Partner Support Group: For carers of a spouse or partner experiencing mental ill-health
Carers of Youth: For carers of a young person experiencing mental ill-health
Dual Diagnosis Support Group: For carers of a personal experiencing a dual diagnosis of mental ill-health and drug and/or alcohol issues
Online Carer Support Group: For carers of people experiencing mental ill-health
Online Regional Carer Support Group: For carers of people experiencing mental ill-health living in regional areas
To register for a group, please contact Arafmi’s Carer Support Team by emailing carersupport@arafmi.com.au, calling 1300 554 660 or 1800 351 881 (regional), or completing the enquiry form below. Once we receive your enquiry a staff member will contact you to describe how the group runs and provide you with the details of the group.
Before the session:
To help everything run smoothly, you will need to download the free Microsoft Teams app on your device (phone, tablet or computer).
Click here to download the Teams app
Camera Use
To help create a supportive and safe group environment, please join with your camera on.
It’s okay to turn it off briefly, but please turn it back on when you can.
Who are the Support Groups for?
Arafmi Support Groups are for people who provide unpaid care for someone living with mental ill-health, whether diagnosed or not. The person they care for may have a mood disorder (such as bipolar disorder and depression), an anxiety disorder, a personality disorder, PTSD, a psychotic disorder (such as schizophrenia) or other mental health needs.
If you’re unsure whether our support groups are relevant to you and the person you care for, please get in touch with us so we can discuss your needs.
Click here to download a copy of our Support Group Guidelines. These guidelines are followed in all of the groups to ensure safe and inclusive experiences are provided.
Interested in facilitating a support group?
We’re always looking for people who want to support carers in their community. If you’d like to facilitate a group, or think your area needs a new one, get in touch.
We’ll discuss your interest and can offer training and support to get a group started.