We don’t want carers missing out on online carer support simply because they don’t have the tools. Thanks to additional funding from QLD Health, we are able to provide a library of tablets for carers to use to access online carer support and educational materials.
If you don’t have a computer, device or a phone at home, and you don’t have the internet – this program is for you. Please call us on 07 3254 1881 or fill out the form below and we will take you through the application process.
Arafmi Mental Health Carer Forum 2024 Our Mental Health Carer Forum on 16 October provided an important opportunity for mental health carers to hear from leaders in the mental health system, connect with other carers and learn how to utilise their Lived-Living Experience to advocate for better support for themselves and the people they care for. Outcomes of the Carer Forum Round Table Discussions The insights from the Carer Forum round table discussions will guide the Advocacy Team’s priorities and future focus areas. The top priorities identified by carers on the day were centred around enhancing mental health awareness and carer support by: education of GPs and other health professionals about carers and support for carers promotion of existing supports to carers, including making distinctions between crisis supports and ongoing supports for young carers (aged 4 – 25), training for schools and teachers on how to recognise, refer and support young carers, as well as education of young people on signs of mental health challenges. Other top issues included: raising awareness of trauma from past mental health and child safety systems, proactive outreach to carers when someone engages with the mental health system, providing clear information to carers and involving
Are you caring for someone experiencing mental ill-health? Want to meet others who are in the same situation, talk through the issues, challenges, explore some solutions and have some fun? Then come along to Arafmi’s free Mental Health Carer Forum. The forum will be held during National Carers Week (13-19 October), a time to recognise, celebrate, and raise awareness about the 3 million Australians who provide care and support to family members or friends. There are two ways to participate in the forum this year: Submit an Expression of Interest to attend in person at The Ballroom, Victoria Park, Herston Or watch online via YouTube. You will have the opportunity to: Hear from key speakers including Brian Herd, Australia’s leading expert on law relating to older people and future planning; Shanon Cooper, a mental health carer with extensive experience in the human services sector; and Ivan Frkovic, Queensland’s Mental Health Commissioner. Learn how to use your Lived Experience as a mental health carer to advocate for policies and services that better support you and the person you care for. Engage in discussions with key representatives from mental health organisations on issues that matter to you. Discover the latest information about
Arafmi acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Nations peoples of Australia and recognises their continuing connection to country, waters, kin, and communities. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and future and are committed to ensuring that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples voices are heard and respected across Queensland.
