The hidden role of young carers
“I just thought it was normal” – the hidden reality of young mental health carers For many young people, caring doesn’t have a name. It’s something they do as part of everyday life, being there when someone needs them. As Tanya Boge from our Carer Support…
Future Planning Workshops – Housing worries – support and advice for carers
Housing worries? Support and advice for carers Housing can be one of the biggest uncertainties carers face when thinking about the future. Renting, housing options and long-term stability are common concerns, especially when supporting someone living with…
Future Planning 19 November – Focusing on Rights and Support
Future Planning Workshop: Focusing on Rights and Support – 19 November 2025 Our latest Future Planning workshop, held on 19 November at the Greek Club, brought together carers, families and supporters for an important conversation about rights, advocacy, and…
Regional highlights: connecting for mental health and celebrating carers across Queensland in October
Regional highlights: connecting for mental health and celebrating carers across Queensland in October October was a busy month for our team, as we travelled across Queensland, visiting Toowoomba, Gympie, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Charleville, Bundaberg,…
Brisbane highlights: connecting for mental health and celebrating carers across Queensland in October
Brisbane highlights: connecting for mental health and celebrating carers across Queensland in October Across Brisbane, Arafmi hosted and joined a range of events throughout October for Queensland Mental Health Week (4–12 October) and National Carers Week…
Arafmi Mental Health Carer Gala Dinners 2025
Arafmi Mental Health Carer Galas – 2025 Arafmi was proud to be a co-host of two Carer Gala Dinners in Queensland this year. On Friday 10 October, Arafmi and Wellways Carer Gateway co-hosted the first Ipswich Gala Dinner in the Dandiiri room, above the…
Arafmi Mental Health Carer Forum – Cairns 2025
Arafmi Mental Health Carer Forum – Cairns 2025 On Thursday 16 October 2025, Arafmi hosted their first-ever Mental Health Carers Forum in Cairns at the Shangri-La Hotel. Around 80 mental health carers took part, alongside 10 community organisations and…
Arafmi Mental Health Carer Forum – Brisbane 2025
Arafmi Mental Health Carer Forum – Brisbane 2025 On Thursday 18 September 2025, Arafmi hosted our annual Mental Health Carers Forum at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, with carers also joining online. More than 110 mental health carers took…
Join us in Cairns – Events for Carers Week 2025
Join us in Cairns for National Carers Week To celebrate National Carers Week (12–18 October), we’re hosting a series of special events in Cairns and we’d love for you to join us. All events are free to attend. Events for Carers Mental Health Carer Forum…