Policy and Advocacy Archive

What happens when I can no longer care? Initial findings of the Future Planning Project

Developed with Mental Health Carers Australia, this summary presents early research, focus group findings, service models and practical solutions for carers planning for a future when they can no longer provide care.

Submission to the Review of the Queensland Carers (Recognition) Act 2008

Drawing on a targeted discussion, a survey of 84 carers and Arafmi's ongoing research, this submission recommends stronger recognition and practical support for Queensland's unpaid carers.

Future Planning for Mental Health Carers: Stage One Report

This report examines carers' preparedness, financial and emotional support needs, the current service landscape and what mental health carers want from future planning assistance.

2026-2027 Queensland State Budget Submission

Arafmi's supplementary submission identifies additional priorities for the 2026-2027 Queensland Budget to improve recognition, support and outcomes for unpaid mental health carers.

Future Planning Project: Literature Review

A review of future planning tools and service models, including circles of support, microboards, coordination and navigator roles, housing approaches, neighbourhood networks and social prescribing.

National Carer Strategy Consultation Submission

Arafmi's consultation response calls for the distinct needs, experiences and priorities of unpaid mental health carers to be recognised in Australia's National Carer Strategy.

Submission to the Review of Queensland's Human Rights Act 2019

This submission examines carers' rights, forced and unpaid work, privacy and liberty gaps, and barriers to the social and economic participation of unpaid mental health carers.

At what cost? The experiences of unpaid mental health carers in Queensland

Based on consultations with Queensland carers, this report identifies six priority areas and documents the personal, financial and social costs of unpaid mental health caring and the changes needed.