Carer Support Groups
Arafmi’s Support Groups warmly welcome anyone who is caring for or supporting somebody with mental health support needs.
Our Support Groups offer a supportive environment where people have the opportunity to talk about their experiences, help explore alternative ways of coping, offer support to other group members, or to simply listen and observe. Support groups are also a valuable means of informing carers of Arafmi services and resources that are available to assist their caring role.
Face-to-Face Carer Support Group
Arafmi offers monthly face-to-face groups in Brisbane and regional Queensland. New 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 completing the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below. Once we receive your expression of interest 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
Our Online Support Groups provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences, explore alternative coping strategies, support other group members, or simply listen and observe.
If you’re caring for someone experiencing mental ill-health, we invite you to join our online carer support groups, held via Zoom. 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 completing the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below. Once we receive your expression of interest a staff member will contact you to describe how the group runs and provide you with the details of the group.
Who are the Support Groups for?
Arafmi Support Groups are for people who provide unpaid care for, or about, someone with mental health needs (whether diagnosed or not). The person they care for may have a mood disorder (such as bipolar disorder and depression), anxiety disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia) and 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.
Interested in facilitating a support group?
If you have ever thought about facilitating a Carer Support Group, or feel there is an opportunity to start a new group in a different area, we’d love to hear from you!