National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) Queensland Carer Representative
The Queensland Mental Health Commission has engaged Arafmi and Carers Queensland to undertake a recruitment of the National Mental Health Consumer and Carer Forum (NMHCCF) Queensland Carer Representative. The NMHCCF was established in 2002 by the then Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council Mental Health Standing Committee in recognition of [...]
Arafmi Digital Connection Program
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, [...]
Arafmi Carer Advisory Committee
Arafmi is establishing a Carer Advisory Committee to ensure the Arafmi Board can continue to strengthen their connection with carers and their understanding of carers needs. The Carer Committee will meet four times a year with board representatives, the CEO and Service Delivery Manager – Carer Supports. These meetings [...]
Young Carers Survey – Date Extended
Are you a young person aged 9-24 who provides unpaid care/support or spends extra time looking after someone who needs assistance? If you do, we would like to hear from you! Arafmi and Little Dreamers engaged a team of researchers at Griffith University in Queensland to undertake a [...]
Arafmi’s Response to COVID-19
In order to help alleviate any questions or fears you may have about our supports and services during the Coronavirus Pandemic, we have put together some frequently asked questions for you. The overall message we would like to convey is: please don’t worry. We will keep you updated if anything changes. What [...]
You are not alone this Christmas
Christmas is a festive and joyful time for some, but unfortunately it can be a difficult and challenging time for others. Loved ones and carers may have unpleasant memories of previous Christmas seasons or they may feel surrounded by triggers such as alcohol and noise. Not everyone has a [...]