Carer Workshops & Information Sessions
Arafmi offers free workshops and information sessions to support mental health carers in expanding their skills and knowledge, enhancing their caregiving role. These sessions draw on the latest research, the Lived Experience and insights shared by fellow carers.
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Looking for information and skills to help with your caring role?
Join Arafmi’s free workshops and information sessions. You can attend online or in person. Sessions run for 1 to 2 hours and are led by facilitators who truly understand the journey.
Learn more about a range of topics including:
- communication styles
- understanding emotions and mental ill-health
- financial support options
- setting personal boundaries
- supporting recovery
- self-care strategies.
Click here, for a full list of workshops and information sessions and to make a booking.
Who are these sessions for?
Arafmi carer workshops and information sessions are designed for anyone who supports someone with mental ill-health in Queensland.
If you’re unsure whether these workshops are right for you, please get in touch to discuss your needs.
Phone:
24-hr Carer Support Line
1300 554 660
24-hr Regional Queensland
1800 351 881 (free call from landline and mobile).
Email: carersupport@arafmi.com.au
How can Arafmi’s workshops and information sessions help you?
These sessions can help you:
- boost your confidence, skills and knowledge
- meet other carers who really understand what you’re going through and pick up helpful tips
- get a better understanding of how mental ill-health affects the person you care for
- learn simple ways to look after yourself while caring for someone else.
These sessions are all about making your caring journey easier and giving you the support you need.
How to access Arafmi’s online workshops and information sessions
Our online workshops and info sessions are held on Microsoft Teams. Once you’ve registered for a session, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the link and step-by-step instructions. Please check your inbox and junk folder.
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
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.
How can carers contact Arafmi?
Phone:
24-hr Carer Support Line
1300 554 660
24-hr Regional Queensland
1800 351 881 (free call from landline and mobile).
Email: carersupport@arafmi.com.au